The effect of multimodal comprehensive care methodology training on oral health care professionals’ empathy for patients with dementia

Abstract Background The prevalence of oral diseases in people with dementia has increased, and patients with dementia have worse oral health than people without dementia. However, in the provision of oral care, these patients often exhibit care-resistant behaviours. Empathy is important for health c...

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Main Authors: Masaki Kobayashi, Mio Ito, Yasuyuki Iwasa, Yoshiko Motohashi, Ayako Edahiro, Maki Shirobe, Hirohiko Hirano, Yves Gineste, Miwako Honda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02760-2