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R Felder1, M Reveal, S Lemon

  • 1Department of Geriatric Dental Services, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, Oregon 97207, USA.

Special Care in Dentistry : Official Publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
|July 1, 1994
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The Toothbrushing Ability Test (TAT) effectively assesses elderly patients

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Dentistry
  • Oral Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Aging is associated with declines in oral care abilities, often unnoticed.
  • Effective oral hygiene is crucial for overall health in older adults.
  • Early identification of impaired oral care is essential for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Toothbrushing Ability Test (TAT) as a tool for assessing elderly patients.
  • To determine the TAT's ability to predict brushing effectiveness (plaque levels).
  • To assess the interrater and intrarater reliability of the TAT.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty-eight dentate subjects aged 65+ participated.
  • Participants were recruited from a Veterans Affairs Medical Center and a community nursing home.

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  • The TAT was administered, and plaque levels were measured to assess brushing effectiveness.

    • Main Results:

    • A highly significant correlation was found between TAT scores and plaque levels (r = 0.719, p < 0.000).
    • The TAT demonstrated high interrater reliability (r = 0.87).
    • The TAT also showed high intrarater reliability (r = 0.82).

    Conclusions:

    • The Toothbrushing Ability Test (TAT) is a practical and effective screening tool.
    • The TAT can reliably assess oral self-care ability in elderly individuals.
    • This tool aids in identifying individuals needing support for maintaining oral hygiene.