SynthesisThe journal of evidence-based dental practice2025
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN ORAL AND GENERAL HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.
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- Associations between oral health-related and overall quality of life in patients receiving oncological palliative care: a single-center cross-sectional study in Southern Chile.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Xerostomia and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Chilean Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care Facilities.Gerodontology · 2026Article
- Practical Guidance on Fisher's z Transformation for Meta-Analysis of Pearson's Correlation Coefficients.Journal of evidence-based medicine · 2026Article
- A common risk factor strategy for combating childhood oral diseases and malnutrition in Kalpetta, India.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Oral health status and oral health-related quality of life among a convenience sample of individuals receiving inpatient psychiatric care: a retrospective cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Comparative assessment of oral health knowledge and dental behavior among individuals with and without hearing impairments in Jordan.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
- Development of the Intersectoral Care Reported by Patients Survey for Primary and Oral Healthcare.International journal of integrated careArticle
- Exploring the Impact of an Oral Health Education Program on School teachers' Knowledge and Behaviors in Iraq: A Quasi-Experimental Study.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThe relationship between general health and oral health is critical for understanding the broader implications of oral health on overall well-being and vice versa. The impact of oral and general health on individuals can be comprehensively captured by the concepts oral and general health-related quality of life (OHRQoL and HRQoL), respectively. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize existing evidence on the correlation between OHRQoL and HRQoL across different adult populations.
methodsA comprehensive search strategy was executed across 6 databases (Ovid MEDLINE(R), Embase, CINAHL, APA PsycINFO, Web of Science Core Collection, and Scopus). The search included studies measuring OHRQoL with the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) and HRQoL with a variety of generic patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Studies were included if they reported correlations between OHRQoL and HRQoL summary scores in adult populations across dental, medical, or nonpatient settings. If a study examined more than one population, each correlation was included for independent analysis. Data extraction and quality assessment were conducted by independent reviewers, with disagreements resolved by a third reviewer. Random effects meta-analysis was used to summarize the OHRQoL-HRQoL correlations.
resultsFrom 10 studies, 13 populations (N=6,053 participants) were included in the analysis. The correlation between general health and oral health-related quality of life was of medium size (r=0.41, 95% CI: 0.32-0.50) with high heterogeneity across populations (I
conclusionsThe correlation between oral health and general health is of medium size, highlighting the potential for medical-dental integration to enhance patient and community health outcomes.
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