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. 2015 Oct 29;5(10):e009341. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009341

Table 3.

Common themes and subthemes

Themes Subthemes (number of responses)
Challenges faced

  • Oral health problems presentations (35)

  • Oral health advice (35)

  • Confidence in providing advice (24)

  • Travel and cost (15)
Communication and referral pathways

  • Referral pathways (12)

  • Lack of communication between primary and dental care teams (24)
Strategies to improve oral health

  • Oral health promotion (18)

  • Dental workforce (17) and service provision (13)

  • Education and training (19)