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Attitude and practices among nurses regarding oral health care of nonambulatory patients in hospitals of Warangal city - Telangana, India

open access: yesJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2017
Introduction: Dental care for chronically ill and nonambulatory patients has an impact on the clinical outcomes and well-being. Poor oral care can result in nutritional deficiency, infections and can have an adverse effect on quality of life. Hence, oral
M Monica   +5 more
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Assessment of dental professionals' preparedness for treating patients with special health care needs in Lahore, Pakistan

open access: yesKhyber Medical University Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate general dentists' perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes regarding the provision of dental services to patients with special health care needs (SHCN). METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at the University
Wajiha Alamgir   +4 more
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Oral mucositis: recent perspectives on prevention and treatment [PDF]

open access: yesRGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 2009
Oral mucositis is a result of toxicity and one of the most common side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in cancer treatment and in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Paulo Sérgio da Silva Santos   +3 more
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Primary Care and Prescription Drugs: Coverage, Cost-Sharing, and Financial Protection in Six European Countries [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Examines health coverage, innovations in cost-sharing design, and affordability of primary care and prescription drugs in Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Explores lessons for U.S.
Elias Mossialos, Sarah Thomson
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The Impact of Medicaid and SCHIP on Low-Income Children's Health [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Reviews the literature on the impact of Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Programs on the coverage, access to care, and health outcomes for low-income children, as well as remaining challenges in preventive, primary, and dental ...
Caryn Marks   +2 more
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Oral health implications and its management for type 1 diabetes children: A narrative review

open access: yesSRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences
Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic autoimmune condition that significantly affects oral health in children, increasing susceptibility to oral complications. Oral hygiene maintenance can improve the glycemic control and vice versa.
Happy Pachani   +3 more
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Emergency Department Visits in Massachusetts: Who Uses Emergency Care and Why? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Analyzes the characteristics of working-age adults using emergency departments for non-urgent care, including health, work, and insurance status; demographics; education; income; type and frequency of visit; and remaining barriers to health ...

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Coming Out of Crisis: Patient Experiences in Primary Care in New Orleans, Four Years Post-Katrina [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Examines the network of neighborhood clinics funded with federal, state, and local money that emerged after Hurricane Katrina as a model for serving vulnerable populations.
Georgette Lawlor   +4 more
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