Dental Care and Associated Factors Among Older Adults With Schizophrenia

摘要: ABSTRACT Background Few data are available concerning dental care in older adults with schizophrenia. The authors examined the utilization of and factors related to treatment this population. Methods sample consisted 198 community-dwelling participants 55 years schizophrenia a community comparison group 113 participants. adapted model illness behavior later life as basis for selection 18 predictor variables annual visits. Results study results showed no significant differences between groups regard percentage (28 31 percent, respectively) reporting having had at least two visits previous year or one visit (48 54 respectively). However, who stated that they experienced problems their teeth dentures (41 23 When examining separately, found four were significantly associated visit: financial well-being (odds ratio [OR] = 1.12), better executive cognitive functioning (OR 1.11), fewer perceived 0.33) oral dyskinesias 0.86). Conclusions Most did not receive per year, although frequency was worse than age-matched peers. Psychiatric assessments should include questions about care. greatest improvement such patients likely is occur by targeting people report more teeth, including dyskinesias; those have greater impairments, especially functioning; diminished resources.