The oral health quality of life for seniors in residential facilities who have direct access to care as compared to those without access

Riggs, Sheila; Blue, Christine M.; Golden, Jennafer

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.12.004

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“…Previous studies on pneumonia in the elderly population reported that the risk factors included comorbidity (heart disorder, cerebrovascular disease, lung disease, diabetes mellitus, and malignant tumours) [ 34 ], gender (male) [ 9 , 35 , 37 ], smoking habits [ 9 , 35 , 37 ], nasogastric tube feeding [ 36 , 38 , 39 ], swallowing difficulty [ 36 , 38 , 39 ], use of sedatives [ 36 , 38 , 39 ], and analgesics [ 36 , 38 , 39 ]. In addition, it was reported that oral health care reduced the incidence of pneumonia [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ]. We also observed that gender (male) and cerebrovascular diseases were risk factors for pneumonia onset in the subjects in the present study.…”

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“…According to a previous study [ 9 , 34 , 35 ], subjects, age, gender, and number of oral medications were selected as risk factors for pneumonia onset. Additionally, cerebrovascular disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus [ 36 ], and oral health care [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ] were obtained from medical records kept in files at each facility. Furthermore, two dentists used the OAG to evaluate and score subjects’ oral cavities.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…While residents in long-term care facilities are at a high risk of developing pneumonia [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ], providing appropriate oral health care to such individuals reduces the onset of pneumonia [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ]. Poor oral health can lead to respiratory complications.…”

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Using the Oral Assessment Guide to Predict the Onset of Pneumonia in Residents of Long-Term Care and Welfare Facilities: A One-Year Prospective Cohort Study

Yamanaka

Yamaguchi

Muramatsu

et al. 2022

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Appropriate oral health care, depending on oral assessments, reduces the onset of pneumonia. However, the relationship between risk evaluation using an oral assessment tool and pneumonia in residents of long-term care facilities has not been fully elucidated. In the present study, we aim to examine the relationship between the total scores of the Oral Assessment Guide (OAG) and the incidence of pneumonia after a one-year baseline study of residents in long-term care facilities. The settings for sampling include nine long-term care facilities in Hokkaido. At baseline, there were 267 study subjects. A total of 72 individuals dropped out and 11 individuals met the exclusion criteria. Therefore, the subject sample included 184 individuals. Among the subjects included in our analyses, eight individuals developed pneumonia (six males and two females). A multiple logistic regression analysis was performed with the risk factors for developing pneumonia. Evaluations were performed based on the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). We observed that the OR for pneumonia onset was 2.29 (CI: 1.27–4.14) after being adjusted for pneumonia risk factors. Therefore, it was suggested that the total scores of the OAG could be used to screen for the risk of pneumonia onset in residents of long-term care and welfare facilities.

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Using the Oral Assessment Guide to Predict the Onset of Pneumonia in Residents of Long-Term Care and Welfare Facilities: A One-Year Prospective Cohort Study

Yamanaka

Yamaguchi

Muramatsu

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“…The OHIP questionnaire initially comprised 49 statements; however, it has been revised into versions of various lengths, such as the OHIP-5, OHIP-14, and OHIP-26 [31][32][33][34] The OHIP-14 comprises 14 questions measuring the negative impact of oral problems on personal life, such as physical limitations, physical pain, psychological discomfort, physical dis-ability, mental disability, social disability, and handicap of oral health in the previous 12 months [33]. It also uses a Likert-like format with scores ranging from 1-4 [145,146].…”

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“…It focuses on the functions of oral health and its psychosocial impact [31]. The OHIP, which focuses on the negative effects of oral health problems, has been revised numerous times (e.g., OHIP-5, OHIP-14, and OHIP-26) [32][33][34]. Many researchers have also proposed improvement strategies and guidelines to improve one's quality of life based on these assessments [32,[35][36][37][38][39][40][41].…”

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Oral health diseases among the older people: a general health perspective

2020

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Background: The relationship between oral health and general health is gaining interest in geriatric research; however, a lack of studies dealing with this issue from a general perspective makes it somewhat inaccessible to non-clinical public health professionals. Purpose: The purpose of this review is to describe the relationship between oral health and general health of the elderly on the basis of literature review, and to give non-clinical medical professionals and public health professionals an overview of this discipline. Methods: This study was based on an in-depth review of the literature pertaining to the relationship between oral health and general health among the older people. The tools commonly used to evaluate dental health and the academic researches of male elderly people were also reviewed. And future research directions were summarized. Results: Dental caries, periodontal disease, edentulism, and xerostomia are common oral diseases among the older people. Dental caries and periodontal diseases are the leading causes of missing teeth and edentulism. Xerostomia, similar to dry mouth, is another common oral health disease in the older people. No clear correlation exists between the subjective feeling of dryness and an objective decrease of saliva. Rather, both conditions can be explained by changes in saliva. The General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) and the Oral Health Impact Proﬁle (OHIP) are the main assessment tools used to examine oral health and quality of life in the older people. The GOHAI tends to be more sensitive to objective values pertaining to oral function. In addition, oral health studies in male elderly people are population-based cohort or cross-sectional studies, involving masticatory function, oral prevention, frailty problems, cardiovascular disease risk, and cognitive status. Conclusion: It is possible to reduce the incidence of certain oral diseases, even among individuals who take oral health care seriously. Oral health care should be based on the viewpoint of comprehensive treatment, including adequate nutrition, good life and psychology, and correct oral health care methods. In the future, researchers could combine the results of meta-analysis with the clinical experience of doctors to provide a more in-depth and broader discussion on oral health research topics concerning the older people.

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Existing Evidence for Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Interventions: A Determination of Distinct Patient Populations

Chanthavisouk

Arnett

Seyffer

et al. 2023

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice

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The oral health quality of life for seniors in residential facilities who have direct access to care as compared to those without access

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Using the Oral Assessment Guide to Predict the Onset of Pneumonia in Residents of Long-Term Care and Welfare Facilities: A One-Year Prospective Cohort Study

Using the Oral Assessment Guide to Predict the Onset of Pneumonia in Residents of Long-Term Care and Welfare Facilities: A One-Year Prospective Cohort Study

Oral health diseases among the older people: a general health perspective

Existing Evidence for Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Interventions: A Determination of Distinct Patient Populations

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