ArticleGerodontology2026
Xerostomia and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Chilean Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care Facilities.
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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
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backgroundXerostomia, or the subjective sensation of dry mouth, is highly prevalent among older adults, particularly those living in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). This condition can impair essential oral functions such as chewing, swallowing and speaking, and has been consistently associated with reduced oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Despite its clinical relevance, no previous studies have evaluated the impact of xerostomia on OHRQoL in Chilean older adults living in LTCFs-a population characterized by high levels of frailty, polypharmacy and poor oral health.
objectiveTo describe the association between xerostomia and oral health-related quality of life among older adults living in LTCFs in Chile. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study in 11 LTCFs in Santiago, Chile, including 102 adults aged 60 and over. Xerostomia was assessed using the Spanish version of the Xerostomia Inventory (XI) and OHRQoL was measured using the validated OHIP-14Sp questionnaire. Clinical oral health status was evaluated following WHO criteria, including DMFT index, prosthesis use and occlusal support (Eichner Index). Linear regression and negative binomial models were used to assess the association between xerostomia and OHRQoL, adjusting for potential confounders.
resultsXerostomia was reported by 55.9% of participants and was significantly more common in women than in men (70% vs. 38%, p = 0.043). Participants with xerostomia had higher OHIP-14 scores (median: 9 vs. 2; p < 0.0001), and a strong positive correlation was observed between XI and OHIP-14 scores (slope = 0.44; R
conclusionXerostomia was highly prevalent among older adults living in urban LTCFs and associated with impaired OHRQoL. These findings underscore the need for systematic screening, prevention and management strategies for xerostomia in LTCFs to improve the well-being of this vulnerable population.
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