What is it about?
The purpose of this study is to examine the acceptability of screening for hypertension and diabetes in the dental setting for African American, Puerto Rican, and Dominican older adults who attend senior centers in northern Manhattan, New York City.
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Why is it important?
The results of this study may be used by oral health providers when deciding whether to conduct chairside screening for medical conditions such as hypertension and diabetes that could affect, or be affected by, the oral health of their patients. Patient experiences of care—along with clinical outcomes, avoidable hospital admissions, equity of services, and costs—are important outcomes to consider in meeting the needs of an aging and racially and ethnically diverse US population.
Perspectives
This article is key to our efforts to improve the integration of oral and primary care to promote the health and well-being of all of us, but especially those who currently lack accessible and affordable health care services.
Dr Mary E Northridge
New York University
Read the Original
This page is a summary of: Acceptability of Chairside Screening for Racial/Ethnic Minority Older Adults: A Qualitative Study, JDR Clinical & Translational Research, June 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/2380084417716880.
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