International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Angelia Garner
Tanzania
Research Article
Exploring Obstacles for Dental Care among the SCI Population
Author(s): Amy L Sullivan, Ray Holder, Tracy Dellinger, Angelia Garner and Jessica BaileyAmy L Sullivan, Ray Holder, Tracy Dellinger, Angelia Garner and Jessica Bailey
Study Design: Survey comparative analysis of SCI population with general population in terms of dental care. Objectives: Examine differences between spinal cord injury (SCI) population and general population in a southeastern state to explore dental care issues. Methods: Survey of 92 SCI patients with comparison to BRFSS data prevalence report.
Results: Significantly fewer SCI patients had teeth cleaned or a dental visit within the past year when compared to general population controls. People with SCI also had more teeth extracted, report worse general health, smoke more, and have a lower satisfaction of life when compared to the general population.
Conclusion: Individuals with SCI do not receive adequate oral care. Although many known obstacles for dental care have been researched, the obstacles for people with S.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000154