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Exploring the impact of oral health on the quality of life in older patients: a cross-sectional study.
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- A Nationwide Saudi Oral Health-related Quality of Life Appraisal by OHIP-14: A Cross-sectional Study.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2026Article
- Validity and reliability of the Spanish version of the Dental Impact on Daily Living (Sp-DIDL) questionnaire in a Spanish population: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Prevalence and predictors of poor oral health-related quality of life among the Saudi elderly.BMC public health · 2025Article
- [Impact of dental anxiety on the oral health-related quality of life of older adults in a rural area of Peru].Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate the significant impact of oral health on the quality of life of older individuals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, across various socioeconomic and demographic contexts.
methodsA cross- sectional study was conducted, involving the distribution of a translated online questionnaire based on the OHQoL-UK® tool to evaluate oral health-related quality of life OHRQoL. This included utilizing the Oral Health Quality of Life Scale to assess overall quality of life.
resultsA total of 586 participants were involved in the study, with the majority being over 60 years old (77.1%). The mean score of OHRQoL was 3.79. The Social Dental Scale SDS had a mean score of 0.71. The General Oral Health Assessment GOHS scored 3.51 on average. The mean score of Dental Impact Profile DIP was 3.12. The Subjective Oral Health Status Indicators SOHSIs had a mean score of 3.82. The mean score of Oral Health Benefit of Life Inventory OHBLI averaged at 4.04, and Dental Impact on Daily Living DIDL scored an average of 4.05. The mean scores of OHRQoL and Oral Impacts on Daily Performance OIDP were 3.90 and 3.89 respectively. Cronbach's Alpha values ranged from 0.854 to 0.939, with an overall questionnaire reliability of 0.977, indicating a good reliability of the study's tool.
conclusionOlder adults exhibited lower OHRQoL compared to younger adults, particularly influenced by factors such as health insurance coverage, monthly income, and educational level. It is essential to develop health programs specifically tailored for senior adults to safeguard their overall health and quality of life. Making health and medical insurance obligatory and accessible to all individuals is crucial for enhancing their QoL and reducing the diseases.
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