Geriatrics
Oral Health Literacy and Persistent Oral Health Inequalities in Older Adults: A Conceptual Model
Par Pallien HM, Alrayes M, Niemuth A et 5 autres.
Contenu en anglais
Résumé
Background
Oral health inequalities in older adults persist despite the availability of effective preventive and clinical interventions, representing a significant public health challenge in ageing societies.
Objective
This narrative review examines how oral health literacy (OHL) and structural barriers interact to sustain these inequalities and proposes a conceptual framework to guide future research and intervention design.