@article{ART003352500},
author={Soo-Ji Kim and Sang-Eun Moon},
title={Factors related to oral health care practice for older adults among dental hygienists},
journal={Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene},
issn={2287-1705},
year={2026},
volume={26},
number={3},
pages={383-392},
doi={10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.11}
TY - JOUR
AU - Soo-Ji Kim
AU - Sang-Eun Moon
TI - Factors related to oral health care practice for older adults among dental hygienists
JO - Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
PY - 2026
VL - 26
IS - 3
PB - Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
SP - 383
EP - 392
SN - 2287-1705
AB - Objectives: This study aimed to identify the levels of professional self-concept, empathy toward older adults, organizational commitment, and oral health care practices for older adults among dental hygienists and to examine related factors using hierarchical multiple regression. Methods: An online, self-administered survey was conducted from July 3 to July 30, 2025, among 210 dental hygienists with at least 3 years of clinical experience. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation analysis, and hierarchical multiple regression. Results: Oral health care practices for older adults were positively correlated with professional self-concept (r=0.468, p<0.001), empathy toward older adults (r=0.490, p<0.001), and organizational commitment (r=0.312, p<0.001). In the final model, empathy toward older adults (β=0.367, p<0.001), professional self-concept (β=0.235, p=0.024), and clinical experience of 8 years or more (β=0.202, p=0.001) were significantly associated with oral health care practices for older adults, whereas organizational commitment was not significant. Conclusions: Empathy toward older adults and professional self-concept are key factors associated with oral health care practice for older adults. Educational programs focusing on empathy, professional role perception, and patient-centered practice for older adults are needed to strengthen dental hygienists’ competencies in oral health care for older adults.
KW - Dental hygienists;Empathy;Older adults;Oral health care practice;Organizational commitment; Professional self-concept
DO - 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.11
ER -
Soo-Ji Kim and Sang-Eun Moon. (2026). Factors related to oral health care practice for older adults among dental hygienists. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 26(3), 383-392.
Soo-Ji Kim and Sang-Eun Moon. 2026, "Factors related to oral health care practice for older adults among dental hygienists", Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, vol.26, no.3 pp.383-392. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.11
Soo-Ji Kim, Sang-Eun Moon "Factors related to oral health care practice for older adults among dental hygienists" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26.3 pp.383-392 (2026) : 383.
Soo-Ji Kim, Sang-Eun Moon. Factors related to oral health care practice for older adults among dental hygienists. 2026; 26(3), 383-392. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.11
Soo-Ji Kim and Sang-Eun Moon. "Factors related to oral health care practice for older adults among dental hygienists" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26, no.3 (2026) : 383-392.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.11
Soo-Ji Kim; Sang-Eun Moon. Factors related to oral health care practice for older adults among dental hygienists. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 26(3), 383-392. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.11
Soo-Ji Kim; Sang-Eun Moon. Factors related to oral health care practice for older adults among dental hygienists. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene. 2026; 26(3) 383-392. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.11
Soo-Ji Kim, Sang-Eun Moon. Factors related to oral health care practice for older adults among dental hygienists. 2026; 26(3), 383-392. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.11
Soo-Ji Kim and Sang-Eun Moon. "Factors related to oral health care practice for older adults among dental hygienists" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26, no.3 (2026) : 383-392.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.3.11
