Experience and Understanding of the Mouth, Oral Health and Function Amongst Adults With Disabilities and Complex Health Conditions.

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Participation Requirements

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A Case Record Form will be completed during the interview with the participant and/or their carer. The form will record data relating to sociodemographics along with a subjective appreciation of general health, oral health and mental health. Sociodemographic data will include age, gender, level of e...

A Case Record Form will be completed during the interview with the participant and/or their carer. The form will record data relating to sociodemographics along with a subjective appreciation of general health, oral health and mental health. Sociodemographic data will include age, gender, level of education (age on completion / highest level), occupation, income band and housing tenure (own house, parent's house, institution). An investigator will undertake the interviews. Before starting data collection, the procedure of the session will be explained and the aims of the study presented in lay terms. The investigator will state that the individual has the possibility to refuse or withdraw his/her participation at any time without consequences, and on simple request. Where possible, the interviews will take place face to face, but may be undertaken over the telephone or by video-conferencing if necessary. Audio recording will be undertaken during each interview. During the interview, field notes will be taken in order to record elements of non-verbal communication. The investigator will use a indicative topic guide covering six areas to initiate a discussion. The investigator will use a indicative topic guide covering six areas to initiate a discussion: How would you describe your health and your oral health? Do you have any health conditions which affect your mouth in any way? If so, which part of your mouth is affected and how? What is the impact of your oral health on your daily life? Do your living conditions or your social environment impact on your oral health in any way? If you had to describe the impact of your oral health on daily life to someone what would you say? Each question includes a series of prompts to assist participants in answering the question. It is anticipated that each interview will take around 60 minutes to complete.

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