Impact of the Oral Health Policy on Psychological and Social Experiences of People with Psychosocial Disabilities in Australia dataset
  • Description

    This dataset arises from a doctoral research project at Western Sydney University investigating how oral health policy in Australia impacts the psychological and social well-being of people with psychosocial disabilities. The study employs a mixed-methods design, collecting both survey responses and validation interviews from adults with psychosocial disabilities residing in New South Wales. Data focus on experiences of access, equity, and service provision in oral health care, as well as the broader psychological and social implications of oral health policy. Findings are intended to inform policy development, service delivery, and advocacy for improved oral health access for people with psychosocial disabilities. Dataset Contents This dataset contains: - Excel spreadsheets with survey data from approximately 50 participants. - 6 anonymised interview transcripts. - Supporting documentation including the Participant Information Sheet, Consent Form, Recruitment Flyer, and Ethics Approval. The data capture lived experiences of people with psychosocial disabilities regarding oral health services and policies in Australia, with a focus on psychological and social impacts.


    • Data publication title Impact of the Oral Health Policy on Psychological and Social Experiences of People with Psychosocial Disabilities in Australia dataset
    • Description

      This dataset arises from a doctoral research project at Western Sydney University investigating how oral health policy in Australia impacts the psychological and social well-being of people with psychosocial disabilities. The study employs a mixed-methods design, collecting both survey responses and validation interviews from adults with psychosocial disabilities residing in New South Wales. Data focus on experiences of access, equity, and service provision in oral health care, as well as the broader psychological and social implications of oral health policy. Findings are intended to inform policy development, service delivery, and advocacy for improved oral health access for people with psychosocial disabilities. Dataset Contents This dataset contains: - Excel spreadsheets with survey data from approximately 50 participants. - 6 anonymised interview transcripts. - Supporting documentation including the Participant Information Sheet, Consent Form, Recruitment Flyer, and Ethics Approval. The data capture lived experiences of people with psychosocial disabilities regarding oral health services and policies in Australia, with a focus on psychological and social impacts.


    • Data type dataset
    • Keywords
      • Psychosocial disability
      • Mental health and oral health
      • Social determinants of health
      • Disability policy Australia
      • Oral health inequities
      • Healthcare access barriers
      • Disability lived experience
      • Policy evaluation
    • Funding source
      • Western Sydney University
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      • -
    • FoR codes
      • 420319 - Primary health care
      • 420603 - Health promotion
      • 420699 - Public health not elsewhere classified
      • 320404 - Cellular immunology
      • 420305 - Health and community services
      SEO codes
      • 200201 - Determinants of health
      • 200301 - Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services)
      • 200401 - Behaviour and health
      • 200499 - Public health (excl. specific population health) not elsewhere classified
      Temporal (time) coverage
    • Start date 2023/08/01
    • End date 2024/01/31
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      Spatial (location,mapping) coverage
    • Locations
      • New South Wales, Australia
      Data Locations

      Type Location Notes
      The Data Manager is: Noor Adam
      Access conditions Conditional
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    • Statement of rights in data Copyright Western Sydney University
      Citation Adam, Noor (2025): Impact of the Oral Health Policy on Psychological and Social Experiences of People with Psychosocial Disabilities in Australia dataset. Western Sydney University. https://doi.org/10.26183/c364-qm46