Patients with head and neck cancers' oral health knowledge, oral health‐related quality of life, oral health status, and adherence to advice on discharge to primary dental care: A prospective observational study

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 593-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Abed ◽  
Damien Reilly ◽  
Mary Burke ◽  
Blánaid Daly
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Oral health knowledge and oral health related quality of life of older adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
So Ran Kwon ◽  
Shirley Lee ◽  
Udochukwu Oyoyo ◽  
Seth Wiafe ◽  
Samantha De Guia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Predictors of oral health-related quality of life in 2–5 year-old children in the South of Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoumeh Abbasi-Shavazi ◽  
Elham Mansoorian ◽  
Sara Jambarsang ◽  
Amene Hosseini-Yekani ◽  
Vahid Rahmanian
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Oral Health Behaviours ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Dental and oral diseases can have negative impacts on children’s quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in the children aged 2–5 years old. Materials and methods A total number of 288 children aged between 2 and 5 years were selected and stratified by gender from three community health centres located in the city of Jahrom, south of Fars Province, Iran. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire whose validity and reliability was confirmed. The questionnaire was completed by parents/caregivers of the children. A multiple linear regression analysis was performed with quality of life as the dependent variable and, based on covariance structural analysis, evaluated the goodness of fit of the resulting structural equations models. Results The results showed that predisposing factors with a coefficient of 0.0457 (p = 0.015) and reinforcing factors ones with a coefficient of 0.2748 (p < 0.001) were correlated with the oral health behaviours. Moreover, there was a relationship between such behaviours with a coefficient of 0.1612 (p < 0.001) and oral health status and the given status with a coefficient − 0.9714 was correlated with OHRQoL (p < 0.001). Based on the covariance structural analysis, the resulting model was found to exhibit a reasonable goodness of fit. Conclusion The predictors of the children’s OHRQoL included predisposing, strengthening, oral health behaviours and oral health status. Therefore, planning to enhance supportive family behaviours and to boost predisposing factors including knowledge, attitudes, perceived benefits, and self-efficacy in parents and their oral health behaviours is recommended.

Oral Health Status and Oral Health-related Quality of Life among Hospitalized and Nonhospitalized Geriatric Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagan K Baskaradoss ◽  
Abdulaziz M AlBaker ◽  
Fahad F AlBaqami ◽  
Tariq M AlHarbi ◽  
Mohammad D AlAmri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Geriatric Patients ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

ABSTRACT Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare the oral health status and its effect on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of hospitalized and nonhospitalized elderly patients in a single community. The null hypothesis for the study states that there is no difference in the oral health status and OHRQoL between hospitalized and nonhospitalized elderly patients. Materials and methods This study was conducted at the King Khalid Hospital and College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A total of 99 (43 – hospitalized and 56 – nonhospitalized) geriatric patients participated in this study. Oral health-related quality of life was estimated using the geriatric oral health assessment index questionnaire. Decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index and plaque index were used to assess the oral health status of the study participants. Results The mean age of the study participants was 68.2 years; 17.2% were females and 82.8% were males. There was no significant difference between hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients in OHRQoL and DMFT index. However, the oral hygiene status was better among nonhospitalized patients as compared with hospitalized patients. Conclusion There was a significant difference in the oral hygiene status between hospitalized and nonhospitalized geriatric patients. Clinical significance Caregivers must be sensitized to the importance of oral health for the elderly population, and oral health should be considered an integral component of general health. How to cite this article AlBaker AM, AlBaqami FF, AlHarbi TM, AlAmri MD, Baskaradoss JK. Oral Health Status and Oral Healthrelated Quality of Life among Hospitalized and Nonhospitalized Geriatric Patients. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(3):228-233.

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