Foster Carers' views of LAC oral health post pandemic
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring the views of foster carers regarding oral health of looked after children post-Covid-19 pandemic.
IRAS ID
324329
Contact name
Jennifer Parry
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Sussex Community NHS FT
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 29 days
Research summary
This study aims to engage with carers within the children's care system regarding oral health care for looked after children (children in care) post pandemic. NHS providers work in partnership with local authorities to develop appropriate services to meet the health needs of looked after children (LAC) including oral health. A body of international evidence has identified that LAC are more likely to have dental treatment needs and less likely to access dental services, including preventive dental care, even when accounting for sociodemographic factors. This study aims to explore the views of foster carers about oral health advice and pathways available for LAC on entering and throughout their time in the care system post pandemic. The study will potentially contribute to the planning of future oral health services for LAC.
This study is following on from, and is a post pandemic version of, a study conducted by this CI in 2017/2018 which investigated the views of foster carers and NHS staff. The results form these two studies will be compared.REC name
London - Surrey Borders Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
22/PR/1753
Date of REC Opinion
16 Jan 2023
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion