Geriatric dentistry on the Internet: Can we reach our elderly patients using cyberspace?

Bonnin, Stuart F.; Bui, Anthony T.

doi:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1996.tb00863.x

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“…Bonnin states, "Cyberspace has become one of the most popular forms of mass communication in this decade. 17 Many dental practices have designed their own web pages. Elderly patients with Internet access can search for dental practices online.…”

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“…Also, current patients could be contacted online to send electronic appointment reminders. 17 If the individual does not have Internet access, dental offices can provide a computer workstation in the waiting area for patients to access the Web. In addition to this, many senior centers provide multiple computers for the elderly to utilize the Internet at their convenience.…”

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“…In addition to this, many senior centers provide multiple computers for the elderly to utilize the Internet at their convenience. 17 FACILITIES. Dental offices should be accessible for each individual patient.…”

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Impact of early childhood perceptions and experiences on oral health practices in later life

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Older adults are at a higher risk for numerous oral and systemic diseases. Oral conditions experienced by the elderly are believed to be cumulative. The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between early childhood dental care practices/experiences and perceived oral health needs of persons 60 years of age and older who are participants of three West Virginia facilities for the elderly (N=90). Individuals were interviewed utilizing a two-part 21-item survey. Data analyses, including analysis of variance and tests of chi square, were conducted using the JMP program. Although individuals felt dental health was important, the majority did not have a dentist of record as a child and were edentulous. Results revealed a direct correlation in caries experience as a child and caries experience as an adult (p<. 05). It can be concluded that the lack of early dental intervention has a strong impact on dental health practices and oral health status of adults. iii DEDICATION To my parents, John and Cyndy, my sister Gina, my favorite Aunt Patty, Uncle Frank, cousin Beth Anne, and Darin who have provided me with unrelenting love, support, and encouragement while accomplishing my educational endeavors. guidance, expertise, and most of all friendship throughout my graduate education. Dr. Richard Briggs and Suzanne Leizear for their expert advice, encouragement and patience throughout all stages of this research study. Dr. Lynn Gilbert and her assistant Toni Cottrell for their time and encouragement throughout the interview process. Calhoun County Committee on Aging, Minnora, and Bramblewood sites for their willingness to provide the schedule for the interviewer. Mark McIntyre from Procter and Gamble for donating Fixodent kits, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Loreen Hurley for all of her time, patience, and secretarial expertise. It was greatly appreciated. Dr. Ergoden Gunel for his guidance with the statistical analysis. Yetta Bretzman for her time, computer expertise, and friendship. Dr. Michael Bagby for his time and helpful suggestions. v Carol Spear, Shari Austin, and Stacey Winkler for lending an ear and a hand when things became frustrating. Michelle Howell, a wonderful colleague, has provided support from North Carolina by reading, revising, and offering exceptional advice throughout the thesis. And finally, a special thank you to Darin Watson for his encouragement and support throughout my masters work. I appreciate it more than you will ever know. vi TABLE OF CONTENTS `

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INTRODUCTION: TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES FOR GERONTOLOGISTS IN THE 21st CENTURY

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The Outcomes of Anxiety, Confidence, and Self-efficacy With Internet Health Information Retrieval in Older Adults

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2010

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Technology has a great impact on nursing practice. With the increasing numbers of older Americans using computers and the Internet in recent years, nurses have the capability to deliver effective and efficient health education to their patients and the community. Based on the theoretical framework of Bandura's self-efficacy theory, the pilot project reported findings from a 5-week computer course on Internet health searches in older adults, 65 years or older, at a senior activity learning center. Twelve participants were recruited and randomized to either the intervention or the control group. Measures of computer anxiety, computer confidence, and computer self-efficacy scores were analyzed at baseline, at the end of the program, and 6 weeks after the completion of the program. Analysis was conducted with repeated-measures analysis of variance. Findings showed participants who attended a structured computer course on Internet health information retrieval reported lowered anxiety and increased confidence and self-efficacy at the end of the 5-week program and 6 weeks after the completion of the program as compared with participants who were not in the program. The study demonstrated that a computer course can help reduce anxiety and increase confidence and self-efficacy in online health searches in older adults.

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Geriatric dentistry on the Internet: Can we reach our elderly patients using cyberspace?

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Impact of early childhood perceptions and experiences on oral health practices in later life

Impact of early childhood perceptions and experiences on oral health practices in later life

INTRODUCTION: TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES FOR GERONTOLOGISTS IN THE 21st CENTURY

The Outcomes of Anxiety, Confidence, and Self-efficacy With Internet Health Information Retrieval in Older Adults

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