作者: Ulrika Stenman , Margareta Ahlqwist , Cecilia Björkelund , Magnus Hakeberg
DOI: 10.1111/J.1741-2358.2011.00495.X
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摘要: doi: 10.1111/j.1741-2358.2011.00495.x Oral health–related quality of life – associations with oral health and conditions in Swedish 70-year-old individuals Objective: The aim this study was to evaluate (OHRQoL) relation different chronic perception among elderly individuals. Background: Health-related is important assess understand the impact diseases on individuals’ well-being. Material methods: Randomly selected individuals (N = 561) were included analysis. They clinically examined answered a questionnaire. Variables used perceived health, satisfaction appearance teeth, problems chewing dry mouth, burning mouth syndrome, dental anxiety visiting habits. To measure participants′ their well-being, Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) used. Results: OHIP-14 distribution sum scores showed floor effect but revealed acceptable psychometric properties regard reliability validity. Multivariable logistic regression three highly predictive variables for high scores: using dentures, having being dissatisfied teeth. Conclusion: Use teeth are associated sums, indicating strong influence OHRQoL.