Differences in willingness to pay for an extraction, a filling, and cleaning teeth at various levels of oral health-related quality of life, as measured by oral impacts on daily performance, among older adults in Singapore

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of older adults participating or not in Seniors Centers (SC). METHODS: Two independent samples were compared: older adults who participate in SC (n = 124) and older adults who visited Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) and do not participate in SC (n = 164). The data collected consisted of sociodemographic (sex, age, educational level, marital status, family income) and psychosocial characteristics—Sense of Coherence (SOC), anxiety and depression using HADS, happiness—, and oral clinical evaluation—use and need of dental prosthesis and decayed (D), missing (M), or filled (F) teeth. The resulting OHRQoL was evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). The Mann-Whitney test was used to assess the associations between the independent variables and the OHIP-14. Poisson regression models were also used in the analyses (α=0.05). RESULTS: In the PHC, of the 270 individuals invited to participate in the study, 164 (60.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined; while in the SC, of the 166 individuals invited to participate in the study, 124 (74.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined. After adjustments for sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors, we found that the impact on OHRQoL was 2.8 times higher (95%CI 2.0–4.2) for older adults who did not participate in SC. CONCLUSION: Older adults who participated in SC showed better perception on OHRQoL, independently of sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors.

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IMMIGRATION, RESILIENCE, AND ORAL-HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG CHINESE AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS IN HAWAII

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.2188 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S590-S590

Author(s):

Bei Wu ◽

Yaolin Pei ◽

Wei Zhang

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Immigrant Status ◽

Foreign Born ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Abstract Very few studies have compared oral health status between the US-born and foreign-born immigrant older adults. Using data collected among 430 Chinese older adults age 55+ residing in Hawai’i, we examined the association between immigrant status and oral health related quality of life (OHQoL) and the moderating role of resilience in linking the association. Controlling for some key covariates, our study results show that US-born Chinese immigrant older adults had better OHQoL than their foreign born counterparts. Factors such as higher level of education (graduate degree or higher), better self-reported health status and no significant tooth loss were related to better OHQoL. The association between immigrant status and OHQoL was moderated by resilience. Specially, resilience was positively and significantly associated with OHQoL among U.S.-born older adults but not among the foreign-born ones. Our findings indicate the importance of immigration and resilience in shaping oral health outcomes among older Chinese Americans.

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Association between Clinical Signs of Oral Lichen Planus and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Preliminary Study

Dentistry Journal ◽

10.3390/dj8040113 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 113

Author(s):

Sasirin Yiemstan ◽

Sudaduang Krisdapong ◽

Pornpan Piboonratanakit

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Oral Lichen Planus ◽

Clinical Severity ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Oral Lichen ◽

Oral Impacts

Subjective patient’s symptoms and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) are recommended to be involved in oral lichen planus (OLP) studies. This study aims to assess the OHRQoL of OLP patients, and their associations with pain and OLP in Thai patients. Sixty-nine patients were interviewed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain perception and Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP) index. OLP signs examined included localization, types, number of affected sides and clinical severity using the Thongprasom sign scoring system. There were significant associations (rs = 0.490, p < 0.001) between clinical severity and the intensity of oral impacts as well as pain (rs = 0.298, p = 0.013). The intensity of oral impacts and pain increased according to the increasing OLP clinical severity, except for the white striae lesions (Thongprasom sign score 1). The erosive/ulcerative OLP lesions (Thongprasom sign scores 4 and 5) were the most painful symptom and had the highest degree of oral impacts (p < 0.001). No significant associations were found between the number of affected lesion sides and OHRQoL (p = 0.316) and pain (p = 0.284). OHRQoL was associated with OLP type and clinical severity but not with the number of affected sides.

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Demographics, social position, dental status and oral health-related quality of life in community-dwelling older adults

Quality of Life Research ◽

10.1007/s11136-015-1209-y ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 25 (7) ◽

pp. 1735-1742 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Maria Augusta Bessa Rebelo ◽

Evangeline Maria Cardoso ◽

Peter G. Robinson ◽

Mario Vianna Vettore

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Oral Health ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Dental Status ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

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Cognitive Function and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society ◽

10.1111/jgs.12402 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 61 (9) ◽

pp. 1602-1607 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

Kyung Hee Lee ◽

Bei Wu ◽

Brenda L. Plassman

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Oral Health ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

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

International Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2016/1976013 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

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.

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Condition-Specific Oral Health Impacts in Thai Children and Adolescents: Findings From the National Oral Health–Related Quality of Life Survey

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/1010539519899774 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 49-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Piyada Prasertsom ◽

Issarapong Kaewkamnerdpong ◽

Sudaduang Krisdapong

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Oral Lesions ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Oral Impacts

This study was a part of the 7th National Oral Health Survey of Thailand and aimed to assess overall and condition-specific oral health–related quality of life of 12 and 15 year olds. Oral impacts were assessed using the Child-Oral Impacts on Daily Performances Index for 12 year olds and the Oral Impacts on Daily Performances index for 15 year olds. Overall oral impacts and condition-specific oral impacts (CS-impacts) were calculated. Detailed characteristics of CS-impacts were analyzed. Seventy-five percent of 12 year olds and 70.1% of 15 year olds had one or more oral impacts. CS-impacts attributed to dental caries were 37.8% and 36.5% for 12 and 15 year olds, respectively, followed by CS-impacts attributed to periodontal diseases and oral lesions. Dental caries was the most important cause of oral impacts. The severe impacts on daily performances of 12 year olds were mainly caused by dental caries, while those of 15 year olds related to dental caries and oral lesions. The majority of Thai children and adolescents experienced oral impacts. CS-impacts attributed to dental caries were most prevalent and most severe.

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Impacts of Denture Retention and Stability on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, General Health, and Happiness in Elderly Thais

Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research ◽

10.1155/2019/3830267 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Nareudee Limpuangthip ◽

Tewarit Somkotra ◽

Mansuang Arksornnukit

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

General Health ◽

Complete Denture ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Oral Impact ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Oral Impacts

Purpose. This study investigated denture and patient related factors associated with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of complete denture wearers and their association with general health and happiness. Methods. This retrospective cohort study comprised 130 participants with complete edentulism, with maxillary and mandibular complete dentures treated at Chulalongkorn University Dental School during 2010-2017. The primary outcome was the presence of overall and domain-specific Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP). Secondary outcomes were diagnosed and perceived general health, and happiness. Denture retention and stability were classified as acceptable or unacceptable following the CU-modified Kapur criteria. Five esthetic-assessment criteria of the harmonization and proportions between facial and dental anatomical landmarks were measured from patient’s photographs. Age, sex, previous complete denture experience, and denture age were recorded. The associations between each variable and oral impacts were analyzed using bivariate logistic regression, and the factors with p < 0.25 were further adjusted using multivariable analysis. Associations between oral impact scores and general health and happiness were assessed using Spearman’s rank correlation. Results. The most frequent oral impacts were on physical domain, while social domain was the least affected. Denture retention/stability was significantly associated with both overall and specific domains of oral impact. Happiness was found to be strongly correlated with perceived general health, but marginally with oral impact scores. Conclusions. Unacceptable complete denture retention and stability are substantial risk factors for impaired OHRQoL in complete edentulism. Maintaining optimal denture retention and stability in denture wearers is essential for good oral health and well-being with the goal of enhancing happiness.

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