Quality of Life and Oral Health in Older People

2020 ◽  
pp. 101-112
Author(s):  
Dominique Niesten ◽  
Gerry McKenna
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People

scholarly journals Impact of Periodontal Disease on the Quality of Life of Older People in Indonesia: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 238008442110419
Author(s):  
M. Hijryana ◽  
M. MacDougall ◽  
N. Ariani ◽  
L.S. Kusdhany ◽  
A.W.G. Walls
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Older People ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Research Perspective ◽  
The Impact ◽  
People’S Perceptions

Introduction: The impact of periodontal disease on oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL) has often been investigated from a quantitative research perspective, which is based on clinical findings and an OHRQoL questionnaire. Very few studies have examined the issue from the view of qualitative research. To our knowledge, there have been no previous qualitative studies focusing the effect of periodontal disease on OHRQoL in Indonesian older people. Objectives: To explore and understand the impact of periodontal disease on the OHRQoL of older people as a subjective reflection in relation to periodontal disease experiences. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted in a sample of 31 older people with generalized chronic periodontitis. Thematic analysis was used to identify the key issues in participants’ accounts. The analysis was undertaken by 2 independent coders to ensure reliability. To achieve thematic saturation, successive interviews were undertaken until 5 sequential interviews did not bring new themes. Results: Participants reported the negative effects likely related to periodontal disease. The impacts of periodontal disease were described by these older people as affecting more than pain, physical discomfort, and physical function restrictions. Periodontal disease also affected their psychological and social aspects of daily living. In addition, this study identified themes related to individual and environmental factors that may modify and personalize periodontal disease experiences. Furthermore, this study identified a misleading belief that problems related to periodontal disease were a normal part of aging, which might influence individuals’ expectations toward oral health. Relatedly, participants frequently reported that the progression of tooth mobility to tooth loss was an inevitable part of the aging process. Conclusions: Periodontal disease negatively affected participants’ OHRQoL. It is fundamental to understand older people’s perceptions toward their periodontal disease as well as individual and environmental factors that may have an influence on their periodontal disease experiences. Knowledge Transfer Statement: This study is a reflection of Indonesian older people’s subjective periodontal disease experiences. Therefore, the present study can be used to understand older people’s perceptions, attitudes, behaviors, and experiences toward periodontal disease and how this disease may affect their quality of life. This study also highlights a widespread and misleading belief that oral problems related to periodontal disease are an inevitable part of aging in this study population.

scholarly journals Estimate of Impact on the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Older Thai People by the Provision of Dentures through the Royal Project

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patcharawan Srisilapanan ◽  
Narumanas Korwanich ◽  
Sutha Jienmaneechotchai ◽  
Supranee Dalodom ◽  
Nontalee Veerachai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Oral Impact ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Natural Teeth ◽  
Oral Impacts

Purpose.To estimate the impact of the provision of dentures to Thai older people by the Royal Project on their oral health-related quality of life.Methods.A purposive cross-sectional study of a sample of 812 subjects was conducted. The Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP) measure was used to assess the oral health-related quality of life.Results.Four groups of older people with different tooth types were studied. 216 (26.6%) had natural teeth (NT). 189 (23.3%) had natural and replaced teeth (NRT). 167 (20.6%) had below the minimum number of teeth but had no dentures (Edent) and 240 were edentate with complete dentures provided by the Royal Project (ECD) (29.6%). Overall, 36.5% had at least one oral impact. Eating was the most affected oral impact. When compared to the group with natural teeth (NT), the Edent group was significantly more likely to report having impacts on eating OR = 6.5 (3.9–10.9), speaking clearly OR = 43.7 (12.7–15.07), emotional stability OR = 16.5 (6.0–45.6), and social contacts OR = 4.6 (2.2–9.5) (p<0.001).Conclusion.Those who are edentulous are much more likely to have an oral impact on their daily performances than those provided dentures. Provision of dentures may lead to improvement of considerable oral impacts.

Oral health, general health, and quality of life in older people

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 224-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Kandelman ◽  
Poul Erik Petersen ◽  
Hiroshi Ueda
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
General Health

Oral health-related quality of life of older people from three South American cities

Gerodontology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandra Fuentes-García ◽  
Lydia Lera ◽  
Hugo Sánchez ◽  
Cecilia Albala
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
South American ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
American Cities

scholarly journals Impact of oral and mental health over the quality of life of older people in a Family Health Unit

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariama Gentil MUSSOLIN ◽  
Luana Pinho de MESQUITA-LAGO ◽  
Maria Conceição Pereira SARAIVA ◽  
Soraya Fernandes MESTRINER
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objective This study sought to analyze the impact of oral and mental health on the quality of life of older people enrolled in a Family Health Unit, as well as its associated factors. Methods This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, exploratory study, conducted through interviews. The probabilistic sample consisted of 86 older people, users of the unit, aged 60 and over, dependent or independent, from both sexes. The methodological frameworks adopted for data collection were the evaluation of oral health conditions (edentulism) and the structured interview, employing oral health perception questionnaires (SB-Brazil), the OHIP – 14 (Oral Health Impact Profile), and the PHQ-2 (Patient Health Questionnaire – Two Items) screening tool for depressive disorders. Secondary data was collected from e-SUS individual records (e-SUS Primary Care). Results The majority of the sample (64%) was female, between 60 and 90 years old (mean of 72.4 years). Most frequently occurring OHIP-14 dimensions were pain (16.3%) and psychological disability (11.6%). The variables age, income, schooling, need for and use of prostheses, activities of daily living (ADL), self-reported diseases (diabetes, hypertension and cancer) had no significant association with quality of life measures related to oral health. A good correlation and association (p < 0.001) between PHQ-2 (depressive disorders) and OHIP-14 scores was observed. Conclusion In conclusion, an association between oral and mental health can be observed in older people; thus, for this population-especially in the case of older women oral and mental health care requires an extensive and multiprofessional approach, aimed at improving quality of life.

Periodontal disease among older people and its impact on oral health‐related quality of life

Gerodontology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 382-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Kato ◽  
Ingemar Abrahamsson ◽  
Ulla Wide ◽  
Magnus Hakeberg
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Older People ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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