Oberoende äldres upplevelse av svensk tandvård : Ur ett livscykelsperspektiv

Sammanfattning: Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate how independent elderly people experience the development of dental care in Sweden. Method and design: The design of the study is qualitative with an inductive approach. Seven elderly was included in the study. The data was collected through seven interviews. The interviews were analyzed using a qualitative content analysis. An ethical self-examination was conducted in consultation with the mentor. Results: The result shows that independent elderly people believe that the dental care in Sweden has undergone a positive change from a life-cycle perspective. The results are presented in the main categorieschanges in dental care and professional individual dental care treatment. The main category changes in dental care was divided into three subcategories: more competent dental care professionals and a more expensive dental care. The professional individual dental care treatment was divided into patient-centered dental care, improved working methods and reduced pain during treatment. Conclusion: Dental care has been improved from a life cycle perspective due to improved treatment methods, developed resources and a more accommodating dental care. This study cannot be transferred to the rest of the population.