Comparative Study of the Oral Health Profile of Institutionalized Elderly Persons in Brazil and Barcelona, Spain

Pessoa, Daniela Mendes da Veiga; Pérez, Glória; Marí-Dell’Olmo, Marc; Cornejo-Ovalle, Marco; Borrell, Carme; Piuvezam, Grasiela; Lima, Kênio Costa de

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“…Studies have indicated that self-perception may contribute to the direction and planning of dental services 19,20, contrary to the results presented herein since self-perception was positive even in the presence of precarious clinical conditions. This may be because most elderly people (and also their caregivers and family members) tend to consider oral issues secondary to other systemic problems 9,21.…”

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“…Additionally, the majority of elderly people, whether institutionalized or not, tend to dismiss oral health services because they believe that they no longer need/deserve this type of care, which aggravates their condition and their self-perception of health 4,5,7. This attitude may affect orofacial pain associated with lifestyle and habits and the quality of life 8,9.…”

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Clinical and self-perceived oral health assessment of elderly residents in urban, rural, and institutionalized communities

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Macêdo

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OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate the self-perception of oral health according to the physical, psychosocial and pain/discomfort dimensions related to clinical conditions and orofacial pain of elderly people living in three different environments. METHODS: This was an observational, cross-sectional, quantitative study with a population-based approach and nonprobabilistic convenience sampling that included 81 elderly people: 27 resided in institutional homes for elderly individuals, 27 resided in an urban area and 27 resided in a rural area in the interior of Paraíba (PB) in northeastern Brazil. RESULTS: The Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) was used to assess self-perception of oral health, while the Questionnaire for Screening of Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders (QST/TMD) was used to assess the influences of orofacial pain and the biofilm indexes of teeth and prostheses. There was a statistically significant difference in the GOHAI scores among the places of residence, with the worst values associated with the rural area. According to the QST/TMD, the majority of individuals were affected by TMDs, with statistical differences for both sex and income. CONCLUSION: The biofilm analysis showed a higher incidence of clinical conditions in the rural population. The place of residence also influenced self-perception and the clinical oral health condition of elderly people; the rural population presented the worst results.

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Clinical and self-perceived oral health assessment of elderly residents in urban, rural, and institutionalized communities

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“…3 In contrast to the increase in institutionalization rates, few public policies are related to institutionalized elderly individuals. 4 In addition, few caregivers are trained to perform oral care for dependent institutionalized elderly individuals. 4,5 Nevertheless, these factors can impair the oral health of such a population.…”

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“…4 In addition, few caregivers are trained to perform oral care for dependent institutionalized elderly individuals. 4,5 Nevertheless, these factors can impair the oral health of such a population. 5 In this context, poorer oral health conditions have been reported in elderly individuals residing in long-term care institutions.…”

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Factors associated with oral health-related quality of life of institutionalized elders

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“…In this context, the poor oral health profile of Brazilian elderly people 2 has called attention of other health professionals who interact with this population more often than dentists 3 . Their concern is because oral health may affect and be affected by systemic health, generating physical and psychosocial effects 4 .…”

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Oral health profile of participants of an elderly cohabitation program in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil

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Devilla²,

Simoni³

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Rev. odontol. UNESP

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Introduction Cohabitation and social interaction programs have been shown to enhance several aspects of the quality of life of the elderly. Objective This observational study assessed the oral health and oral health perception of participants of an elderly cohabitation program in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Material and method Calibrated dental students examined/interviewed 235 participants of the program. The oral examination considered Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, Community Periodontal Index (CPI), Periodontal Attachment Loss (PAL), use and need of prostheses, and presence of oral mucosal lesions. Oral health perception was verified with the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) questionnaire. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and chi-square test (α=0.05). Result The mean DMFT index was 24.3 teeth, with emphasis on the ‘Missing’ category. Upper and lower prosthetic needs were 53.6 and 71.1%, respectively. Fifty-five per cent of participants presented oral mucosal lesions. Moderate oral health perception prevailed (43%), with mean GOHAI score of 29.9. The negative perception on physical and pain/discomfort dimensions was statistically associated with lower prosthetic need (p<0.05). Conclusion The participants of the cohabitation program presented poor oral health and prevalence of moderate oral health perception. Lower prosthetic need was associated with negative perception.

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Comparative Study of the Oral Health Profile of Institutionalized Elderly Persons in Brazil and Barcelona, Spain

Cited by 8 publications

References 17 publications

Clinical and self-perceived oral health assessment of elderly residents in urban, rural, and institutionalized communities

Clinical and self-perceived oral health assessment of elderly residents in urban, rural, and institutionalized communities

Factors associated with oral health-related quality of life of institutionalized elders

Oral health profile of participants of an elderly cohabitation program in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil

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