Abstract
The number of actual recipients of oral function improvement service for people requiring support is low. We conducted several surveys of the staff members of community-inclusive medical centers about the planning of oral function improvement services to clarify its factors. The purpose of the first survey was to determine the important factors in planning the oral function preventive care. The aim of this paper was to examine the disincentive factors in planning in oral function preventive care.
The study utilized mail-in anonymous survey results. The analysis was performed with 447 valid answers.
There was a significantly low number of planners who did not perform plan drafting. However, clients who had oral function problems during care were recognized. The disincentive factors, which were different between a number of abnormalities in the oral cavity and a number of service plans that actually were recommended, were associated with the user’s a lack of knowledge of the oral function, the family (p<0.001) and a lack of recognition of the Program provider (p=0.003) , Planner (p=0.02). These data show there were positive statistical differences. On the other hand, “Absence of demands from potential beneficiaries” (p=0.01), showed a negative statistical difference.
Recognition of the need for oral cavity function improvement service is possible in the community. Improved recognition of the service is necessary, and the role of the planner is expected for this activity to connect these people with necessary services.
