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  11. Association Between Oral Function And Oral-related Quality Of Life In Independent Community-dwelling Elderly People In Taiwan

Association Between Oral Function and Oral-Related Quality of Life in Independent Community-Dwelling Elderly People in Taiwan

Masayo Fukuda1,2, Hiromi Izuno3,4, Misao Sawada2

  • 1Division of Comprehensive Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata 951-8514, Japan.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study found that slower tongue motor function in elderly individuals is linked to poorer oral health-related quality of life (QOL). Maintaining good oral function is key for overall well-being in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Oral Health Sciences
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Oral health significantly impacts overall health and quality of life (QOL).
  • Limited research exists on the connection between QOL and specific oral functions like tongue and lip movements.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for improving elderly well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between oral-related QOL and oral motor functions.
  • Specifically examined tongue and lip movements in independent elderly individuals.
  • Aimed to identify oral function predictors of lower oral-related QOL.

Main Methods:

  • 143 community-dwelling elderly individuals in Taiwan participated.
  • Oral-related QOL assessed using the General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI).
Keywords:
independent elderly personoral functionoral-related quality of lifetongue

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  • Oral functions evaluated included tongue movement speed, tongue/lip pressure, saliva swallowing, oral diadochokinesis (/pa/, /ta/, /ka/), and masticatory performance.

    • Main Results:

    • Univariate analysis showed significant differences in GOHAI scores based on denture use, remaining teeth, occlusal support, tongue speed, oral diadochokinesis (/ta/, /ka/), and masticatory performance.
    • Logistic regression identified oral diadochokinesis (/ka/) as a significant predictor of low GOHAI scores (OR=13.145).

    Conclusions:

    • Lower oral-related QOL in the elderly is associated with impaired motor function in the posterior tongue.
    • These findings highlight the importance of tongue function for oral health and QOL in older adults.
    • Suggests targeted interventions for tongue motor function may improve QOL in this population.