Table 1 Major stakeholders involved in COS development
| Â | Stakeholder group | Example | Recruitment location |
|---|---|---|---|
Group 1 | Care provider or receiver | • Dependent older adults (residing in a care home and community-dwelling) • Carers (community or care home) • Care-home managers • Family members | • Private care homes across Northern Ireland • Community, retirement and church groups across Northern Ireland |
Group 2 | Healthcare professional | • Dentists (including community) • Consultants in Dental Public Health • Restorative dentists • Geriatricians • Dieticians | • UK-wide professional bodies (e.g. British Dental Association, British Dietetics Association, British Geriatrics Society) |
Group 3 | Researcher and expert | • Researchers specialised in ageing • Researchers specialised in oral health • Dental commissioners • Policymakers | • Links that have already been established through collaborative working and previous research projects conducted by the research team |