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Ji H, Tang S, Liu X. Chewing ability and its associated factors among community-dwelling older adults in Chengdu, China: A cross-sectional study. Jpn J Nurs Sci 2024:e12603. [PMID: 38766689 DOI: 10.1111/jjns.12603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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AIM To investigate the current status of chewing ability and analyze the risk factors among Chinese community-dwelling older adults. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, color-changeable gum and a color difference meter were used to assess chewing ability in the population. The statistical analysis employed multivariate logistic regression models to identify and quantify the factors influencing chewing ability. RESULTS A total of 373 community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older in Chengdu, in the west of China, were included in this study; 64 individuals (17.2%) exhibited signs of poor chewing ability. Female (odds ratio [OR]: 0.124, 95% CI: 0.057-0.268, p < .001), education level with college degree and above (OR: 0.114, 95% CI: 0.030-0.434, p = .001), number of teeth less than 20 (OR: 5.401, 95% CI: 2.509-11.626, p < .001), and decreased oral diadochokinesis (OR: 4.445, 95% CI: 1.775-11.132, p = .001) were significant factors in chewing ability in this study, after adjustment for potential variables. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of decreased chewing ability among Chinese community-dwelling older adults was 17.2% and decreased chewing ability was associated with men, lower education level, less than 20 teeth and decreased oral diadochokinesis.
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- Hongmiao Ji
- Day Surgery Center, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Hemodialysis Center, Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Administration Office, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Yokoyama H, Kitano Y. Oral Frailty as a Risk Factor for Fall Incidents among Community-Dwelling People. Geriatrics (Basel) 2024; 9:54. [PMID: 38667521 PMCID: PMC11050511 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics9020054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Identifying older adults with a high risk of falling and providing them with appropriate intervention are vital measures for preventing fall incidents. Scholars report that oral frailty, a decline in oral function, is related to physical function; thus, it bears a potential association with fall risks. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between fall incidents and the status of physical and oral frailty among a sample of residents in Osaka Prefecture. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This study targeted community-dwelling people aged 50 years and older who responded to an annual questionnaire survey using a health app for 2 consecutive years, namely, 2020 and 2021. This study analyzed responses from 7591 (62 ± 7 years) participants and determined the status of their oral frailty and comprehensive and physical frailty using the Kihon Checklist. RESULTS In the 2020 and 2021 surveys, 17% and 19% of the participants exhibited oral frailty and experienced a fall in the previous year, respectively. Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that oral frailty (adjusted odds ratio: 1.553) and physical frailty as well as low levels of awareness of frailty were significant explanatory variables of the occurrence of fall incidents during the subsequent year. CONCLUSIONS Future studies are required to elucidate the mechanisms by which oral frailty induces fall incidents.
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- Hisayo Yokoyama
- Research Center for Urban Health and Sports, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 558-8585, Japan;
- Department of Environmental Physiology for Exercise, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 558-8585, Japan
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- Research Center for Urban Health and Sports, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 558-8585, Japan;
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Moynihan P, Teo JL. Exploring Oral Function, Protein Intake, and Risk of Sarcopenia: A Scoping Review. JDR Clin Trans Res 2024; 9:4-20. [PMID: 36883673 PMCID: PMC10725128 DOI: 10.1177/23800844231157259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Sarcopenia is loss of both muscle mass and function with age and is associated with inadequate protein intake. However, evidence to suggest an association with oral health is less clear. OBJECTIVE To scope peer-reviewed published evidence (2000-2022) pertaining to oral function in relation to sarcopenia and/or protein intake in older people. METHODS CINAHL, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus were searched. Included were peer-reviewed studies measuring oral function (e.g., tooth loss, salivary flow masticatory function, strength of muscles of mastication, and tongue pressure) and a measure of protein intake and/or a measure of sarcopenia (appendicular muscle mass and function). Full article screening was conducted by 1 reviewer with a random 10% screened in duplicate by a second reviewer. Relevant content pertaining to study type, country of origin, measures of exposure, and outcomes and key findings was mapped and the balance of data showing a positive versus null association of oral health with outcomes charted. RESULTS Of 376 studies identified, 126 were screened in full, yielding 32 included texts, of which 29 were original articles. Seven reported intake of protein and 22 reported measures of sarcopenia. Nine distinct oral health exposures were identified, with ≤4 studies relating to any one of these measures. Most data were cross-sectional in nature (27 studies) and from Japan (20 studies). The balance of data showed associations between tooth loss and measures of sarcopenia and protein intake. However, the balance of data pertaining to any association between chewing function, tongue pressure, or indices of oral hypofunction and sarcopenia was mixed. CONCLUSION A broad range of oral health measures have been studied in relation to sarcopenia. The balance of data suggests that tooth loss is associated with risk, but data pertaining to the oral musculature and indices of oral hypofunction are mixed. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER STATEMENT The findings of this research will increase awareness among clinicians of the amount and nature of evidence pertaining to the relationship between oral health and risk of compromised muscle mass and function, including data showing that loss of teeth is associated with increased risk of sarcopenia in older people. The findings highlight to researchers the gaps in the evidence and where further research and clarification of the relationship between oral health and risk of sarcopenia is warranted.
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- P.J. Moynihan
- Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Jockusch J, Hahnel S, Nitschke I. Use of handgrip strength measurement as an alternative for assessing chewing function in people with dementia. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:769. [PMID: 36153477 PMCID: PMC9509657 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03452-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Chewing ability and handgrip strength can be independent explanatory factors of physical fitness. The usability of measurement procedures for assessing chewing function in people with dementia seems to be limited. This study aimed to show an association between handgrip strength and chewing function to enable the use of handgrip strength measurement as an alternative for determining chewing parameters in people with dementia. Methods The data analysed here are part of the OrBiD (Oral Health, Bite Force and Dementia) pilot study. A total of 120 participants were assigned to five evaluation groups based on their cognitive abilities using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The MMSE groups in this data analysis were “no dementia” (noDem, MMSE 28–30), “mild cognitive impairment” (mCI, MMSE 25–27), and “mild dementia” (mDem, MMSE 18–24). Handgrip strength, maximum occlusal force, and chewing efficiency were measured. Results The Mini-Mental State Examination scores among all participants (n = 71) resulted in a median of 27 and a range of 18–30. An association between maximum handgrip strength and the cognitive impairment of the participants was shown. Nevertheless, the use of handgrip strength measurement as an alternative for determining chewing function was not verified in this study. Conclusions The feasibility and reliability of chewing function measurements in people with dementia should be investigated. Existing measurement procedures may need to be adapted or new assessments may need to be developed to be usable in people with dementia. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03775772.
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Hirose T, Sawaya Y, Ishizaka M, Hashimoto N, Kubo A, Urano T. Kihon Checklist items associated with the development of frailty and recovery to robust status during the COVID-19 pandemic. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2022; 22:745-752. [PMID: 35929095 PMCID: PMC9538351 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIM The Kihon Checklist (KCL) is used to assess frailty in daily life. We aimed to identify KCL items associated with the development of frailty and recovery to robust status during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS We conducted a 1-year prospective cohort study of community-dwelling adults aged 70 and 75 years in Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Information regarding age, sex, presence of disease and KCL items was collected in May 2020 (baseline) and June 2021 (follow-up) using a mailed questionnaire. Changes in frailty status as determined by the KCL at baseline and follow-up were evaluated. To clarify factors related to changes in the frailty status, we conducted two sets of binomial logistic regression analyses with the presence/absence of development of frailty and presence/absence of recovery to robust status at follow-up as the dependent variables and the KCL items as the independent variables. RESULTS The analysis included 716 participants who provided complete responses to both questionnaires. The KCL Items 6, 10, 20, 23 and 24 were related to the development of frailty, and the KCL Items 6, 15, 21 and 23 were associated with the recovery to robust status. CONCLUSIONS The baseline KCL items regarding physical function and associated mental aspects were related to both development of frailty and recovery to robust status during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cognitive and depressive declines were associated with the development of frailty, while good oral environment and sense of fulfillment in life were associated with the recovery to robust status. Geriatr Gerontol Int ••; ••: ••-•• Geriatr Gerontol Int 2022; ••: ••-••.
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- Tamaki Hirose
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, Otawara, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, Otawara, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, Otawara, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, Otawara, Japan
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan
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Cao W, Zhu A, Chu S, Zhou Q, Zhou Y, Qu X, Tang Q, Zhang Y. Correlation between nutrition, oral health, and different sarcopenia groups among elderly outpatients of community hospitals: a cross-sectional study of 1505 participants in China. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:332. [PMID: 35428189 PMCID: PMC9013090 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-02934-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background
Studies have rarely explored the association between oral health status and different sarcopenia groups (possible sarcopenia, diagnosed sarcopenia, and severe sarcopenia). Moreover, these studies have not reported any definitive conclusions of their relationship. We aimed to characterize the oral health status, prevalence of sarcopenia, and risk factors in different sarcopenia groups of elderly outpatients of community hospitals. Furthermore, we determined the correlation among nutrition, oral health, and different sarcopenia groups.
Methods
Overall, 1505 elderly participants (aged ≥ 65 years) completed the survey. The Mini Nutritional Assessment short-form (MNA-SF) was used to assess the nutrition status of the elderly. Oral health was assessed using the instrument of the oral health assessment index of the elderly (General Oral Health Assessment Index [GOHAI]), and the number of remaining natural teeth (NRT) was counted. Data on muscle mass, muscle strength, and gait speed were collected, and sarcopenia was classified into three groups (possible sarcopenia, diagnosed sarcopenia, and severe sarcopenia) according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019. Multinomial logistic regression multivariate analysis was used to test their relationships.
Results
Eighty-eight (5.8%) participants were identified as having possible sarcopenia; 142 (9.5%), diagnosed sarcopenia; 136 (9.0%), severe sarcopenia; and 1139 (75.7%), no sarcopenia. Of the seven variables, advancing age was typically associated with an increasing prevalence of sarcopenia (odds ratio [OR] = 1.06–1.47, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.06–1.47). The results showed that household income (OR = 0.57, 95% CI = 0.33–0.98), education level (OR = 3.32, 95% CI = 1.09–10.07), and chronic diseases (OR = 0.34, 95% CI = 0.19–0.62) were significantly associated with the severe sarcopenia group. Physical activity scores were significantly associated with the diagnosed sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia groups. Participants with < 20 NRT were more likely to have diagnosed sarcopenia (OR = 5.55, 95% CI = 3.80–8.12) or severe sarcopenia (OR = 6.66, 95% CI = 4.13–10.76) than participants with > 20 NRT. The GOHAI score was associated with the diagnosed sarcopenia (OR = 5.55, 95% CI = 3.80–8.12) and severe sarcopenia (OR = 6.66, 95% CI = 4.13–10.78) groups. The MNA-SF score was associated with the different sarcopenia groups.
Conclusions
Assessing early and improving lifestyle with respect to nutrition and oral health may be an effective way to reduce or delay the occurrence of sarcopenia.
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Yang ZY, Chen WL. Prognostic significance of subjective oral dysfunction on the all-cause mortality. J Oral Rehabil 2021; 49:337-343. [PMID: 34783042 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND As the proportion of elderly population grows, it raises concern about impaired oral health which has been reported to be associated with increased risk of numerous adverse health events. Emerging study defined oral frailty as poor oral health accumulation and demonstrated that oral frailty was a risk factor of disability, physical frailty and mortality. In this study, we examined the association between subjective oral dysfunction and all-cause mortality in the United States. METHODS In this cross-sectional observational study, a total of 7827 participants who completed oral functions data from 1999 to 2002 NHANES database were recruited. Subjective oral dysfunction included 3 components: limited eating ability, dry mouth and difficult swallowing, which were obtained from self-reported questionnaire. For primary outcome, all-cause mortality was followed from baseline to death or 2006. The relationship of subjective oral dysfunction and all-cause mortality was assessed by Cox regression model. RESULTS A statistically significant relationship between subjective oral dysfunction and all-cause mortality was observed in fully adjusted model. Participants with more components of subjective oral dysfunction had worse risk of all-cause mortality. Limited eating ability was inversely associated with muscle strength. CONCLUSION Subjective oral dysfunction which was obtained from an easy self-assessment survey might be a potential risk factor for all-cause mortality and could be used for initial screening during general health examination.
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- Zhe-Yu Yang
- Department of General Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, and School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.,Division of Family Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, and School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Division of Family Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, and School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.,Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, and School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.,Department of Biochemistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Lee CHJ, Vu H, Kim HD. Gender and age group modified association of dental health indicators with total occlusal force among Korean elders. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:571. [PMID: 34749709 PMCID: PMC8574018 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01928-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the distribution of objective total occlusal force (TOF) and its association with dental health indicators: dental status, number of natural teeth (NT), natural and rehabilitated teeth, natural posterior teeth (NT-Post), and natural and rehabilitated posterior teeth among Korean elders after controlling for various confounders encompassing socio-demographic factors, behavioral factors and health/oral health factors. METHODS This cross-sectional study recruited 551 elders from the Sungbook-Gu health education cohort. TOF was measured using Prescale II as an outcome variable. Dental health indicators assessed by dentists were the main explanatory variables. Analysis of covariance and multivariable linear regression models were applied to evaluate the adjusted association of dental health indicators with TOF. Gender and age group stratified analyses were also applied. RESULT TOF was higher in dentate elders than denture wearers in males and younger elders. The adjusted mean of TOF and standard error was 464.24 ± 17.15 N for dentate elders, 297.15 ± 28.85 N for partial denture wearers, 280.42 ± 47.71 N for complete denture wearers. Among all dental health indicators, NT-Post showed the highest association with TOF (partial r = 0.330, p < 0.001, R2 = 0.15), followed by NT (partial r = 0.329, p < 0.001, R2 = 0.16). Older elders highlighted the association of NT (partial r = 0.37, p < 0.001, R2 = 0.18). Males decreased the association of NT (partial r = 0.30, p < 0.001, R2 = 0.20) and NT-Post (partial r = 0.29, p < 0.001, R2 = 0.20). CONCLUSION TOF was significantly associated with dental health indicators, and its association was modified by sex and age group.
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- Christine Hyun Jin Lee
- Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 28 Younkeon-Dong, Chongro-Ku, Seoul, 03080, Korea
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- Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 28 Younkeon-Dong, Chongro-Ku, Seoul, 03080, Korea
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- Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 28 Younkeon-Dong, Chongro-Ku, Seoul, 03080, Korea. .,Dental Research Institute, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
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PURPOSE Sarcopenia has recently been attracting attention as an early sign of the need for nursing care in older adults. Some studies have reported that oral health is related to sarcopenia and its diagnostic factors (hand grip strength, walking speed, and skeletal muscle mass). However, the relationship between oral health and sarcopenia remains poorly investigated and no review to date has compiled the available research on this relationship. The aim of this review was to summarize the current evidence describing the association between oral health and sarcopenia. STUDY SELECTION The internet database PubMed was searched using various combinations of related and synonymous keywords for "oral" or "dental" or "oral health" or "oral function" and "sarcopenia" or "walking speed" or "hand grip strength" or "skeletal muscle mass." A total of 27 studies found to be eligible were critically evaluated and their key findings were summarized. RESULTS Most of the studies were cross-sectional and conducted in Japan. A wide range of oral factors, including number of teeth, occlusal support, periodontal state, occlusal force, mastication, tongue pressure, and swallowing, were covered. The overall findings were that oral health indices could be significantly associated with sarcopenia and its diagnostic factors. CONCLUSIONS Relationships may exist between aspects of oral health and sarcopenia or its diagnostic factors. However, reports showing associations between oral health and sarcopenia are scarce, and definitive conclusions could not be drawn. Further longitudinal studies are necessary to confirm these relationships.
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- Kodai Hatta
- Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitatiom Osaka
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- Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitatiom Osaka
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Lee JH, Lee SY, Han K, Han JS. Relationship between oral health behaviour and handgrip strength: a cross-sectional study with 7589 Korean adults. Acta Odontol Scand 2020; 78:438-444. [PMID: 32141362 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2020.1735516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Objective: This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between handgrip strength and oral health behaviours among Koreans.Methods: The data of 7589 individuals (3384 men and 4205 women) aged ≥19 years who participated in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014-2015 were analyzed. Oral health behaviour was assessed based on the number of daily toothbrushing sessions and the use of secondary oral-care products. The association between oral-health behaviour and handgrip strength was investigated adjusting for confounders. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed (α = 0.05).Results: The proportion of participants diagnosed with sarcopenia was significantly higher in the group with poor oral-health behaviours. After adjusting for confounders including age, the adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals of female participants with low handgrip strength in groups toothbrushing thrice or more per day, twice per day, and once or less per day were 1 (reference), 1.18 (0.99-1.4), and 1.24 (0.89-1.71), respectively. There were significantly more participants with low handgrip strength in the group that did not use secondary oral products for both sexes.Conclusions: Oral health behaviour is associated with handgrip strength among adults. Poor oral self-care habits may constitute a risk indicator for low muscle strength.
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- Jae-Hyun Lee
- Department of Prosthodontics, One-Stop Specialty Center, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Krausch-Hofmann S, De Almeida Mello J, Declerck D, Declercq A, De Lepeleire J, Tran TD, Lesaffre E, Duyck J. The oral health-related section of the interRAI: Evaluation of test content validity by expert rating and assessment of potential reasons for inaccurate assessments based on focus group discussions with caregivers. Gerodontology 2019; 36:382-394. [PMID: 31274218 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the failure of the oral health-related section of the interRAI (ohr-interRAI), this study investigated test content validity (A.) and reasons for inaccurate assessments (B.). BACKGROUND Poor oral health negatively affects quality of life and is associated with a number of systemic diseases. The interRAI instruments, internationally used for geriatric assessment, should accurately detect oral conditions that require care. Previous research showed that the ohr-interRAI and related precursor versions do not achieve this goal. MATERIALS AND METHODS (A.) A group of 12 experts rated completeness, relevance, clarity of wording and feasibility of the ohr-interRAI. Content validity indices were calculated per item (threshold 0.78). (B.) Focus group discussions with 23 caregivers were organized. A semi-structured question guide made sure that all topics of interest were covered. Qualitative content structuring analysis was applied after transcription. RESULTS (A.) Experts agreed on the relevance of the items on chewing, pain, gingival inflammation and damaged teeth. They regarded none of the items as worded clearly and only prosthesis use and pain were considered to be assessable by untrained caregivers. All experts agreed that the ohr-interRAI was incomplete. (B.) Focus group discussions revealed that in the care environment oral health had low priority. Aspects related to the ohr-interRAI itself and aspects related to the assessment situation impeded the oral health assessment. The approach of the caregivers to complete the ohr-interRAI was inappropriate to accurately detect oral care needs. CONCLUSIONS Findings challenge test content validity of the ohr-interRAI and reveal reasons for inaccurate assessments.
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- Stefanie Krausch-Hofmann
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven Population Studies in Oral Health, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven Population Studies in Oral Health, Leuven, Belgium
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- Centre for Care Research and Consultancy, KU Leuven LUCAS, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven Academic Centre for General Practice, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven Biostatistics and Statistical Bioinformatics Centre (L-BioStat), Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven Biostatistics and Statistical Bioinformatics Centre (L-BioStat), Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Biomaterials/BIOMAT, Leuven, Belgium
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Oral processing in elderly: understanding eating capability to drive future food texture modifications. Proc Nutr Soc 2018; 78:329-339. [DOI: 10.1017/s0029665118002768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Ageing population suffer from increased risk of malnutrition which is a major determinant of accelerated loss of autonomy, adverse health outcomes and substantial health-care costs. Malnutrition is largely attributed to reduced nutrient intake which may be associated with several endogenous factors, such as decline of muscle mass, oral functions and coordination that can make the eating process difficult. From an exogenous viewpoint, nutritionally dense foods with limited innovations in food texture have been traditionally offered to elderly population that negatively affected pleasure of eating and ultimately, nutrient intake. Recent research has recognised that older adults within the same age group are not homogenous in terms of their preferences, nutritional needs, capabilities and impediments in skill-sets. Hence, a new term eating capability (EC) has been coined to describe various quantifiable endogenous factors in the well-coordinated eating process that may permit characterisation of the capabilities of elderly individuals in food handling and oral processing. This review covers current knowledge on EC focusing on parameters, such as hand and oro-facial muscle forces. Although limited in literature, EC score measured using a comprehensive toolkit has shown promise to predict eating difficulty perception and oral processing behaviour. Further systematic studies are required to explore relationships between individual/multiple constituents of EC and oral comfort. Such knowledge base is needed to underpin the creation of next generation personalised texture-modified foods for elderly population using sophisticated technologies, such as 3D printing to enhance eating pleasure, increase nutrient intake that will ultimately contribute to tackling malnutrition.
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Damayanthi HDWT, Moy FM, Abdullah KL, Dharmaratne SD. Handgrip Strength and Its Associated Factors among Community-dwelling Elderly in Sri Lanka: A Cross-sectional Study. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2018; 12:231-236. [PMID: 30193884 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2018.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Low muscle strength is central to geriatric physical disabilities and mortality. The purpose of the present study was to examine handgrip strength (HGS) and its associated factors among community-dwelling older people in Sri Lanka. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Kandy district using multistage sampling. A total of 999 older people were recruited, with a female preponderance. Data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires on demographic characteristics, depression, and physical activity. Anthropometric measurements including weight, height, mid-upper arm circumference, calf circumference, and HGS were recorded. Complex sample general linear model was used to examine the association between HGS and its associated factors. RESULTS The mean highest HGS of the study group was 12.56 kg (95% confidence interval: 11.94-13.19). Male older people had a higher HGS (17.02, 95% confidence interval: 15.55-18.49 kg) than females (10.59, 95% confidence interval: 10.12-11.06 kg). For both men and women, older age was associated with lower HGS, while mid-upper arm circumference was associated with better HGS. Diabetes mellitus, vegetarian diet, and alcohol consumption were associated with HGS for women only. CONCLUSION Men had a higher HGS compared with women. Age, mid-upper arm circumference, diabetes mellitus, vegetarian diet, and alcohol consumption were factors associated with HGS among community-dwelling older people in Kandy district, Sri Lanka. HGS can be used as a feasible strategy to improve health status of older people by community health nurses.
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- Hewaratne D W T Damayanthi
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Julius Centre University of Malaya, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, United States; Department of Health Metric Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, United States
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Shin HS. Handgrip strength and the number of teeth among Korean population. J Periodontol 2018; 90:90-97. [DOI: 10.1002/jper.18-0242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Hye-Sun Shin
- Department of Dental Hygiene; Eulji University College of Health Science; Seongnam Korea
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Park K, Hong GRS. Predictors of chewing ability among community-residing older adults in Korea. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2017; 17:78-84. [PMID: 28112491 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.12677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS Decreased chewing ability in older adults can lead to poor nutritional and physical conditions, and eventually death. The present study examined the relationships between chewing ability and related characteristics (e.g. health promotion habits, health status and functional status), and identified predictors of chewing ability in community-residing older adults. METHODS Among the total of 11 542 participants in the 2011 National Survey on Older Adults in Korea, data from 10 543 participants were used for analysis. Chewing ability was evaluated using a self-report of chewing ability. Exercise ability was assessed by objective exercise ability and perceived exercise ability in both the upper and lower extremities. Depression and cognitive functions were measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form and the Mini-Mental State Examination, respectively. RESULTS A total of 56.9% of participants had poor chewing abilities. After adjusting for age and sex, logistic regression analysis showed that depression (OR 1.76, 95% CI 1.60-1.92), cognitive impairment (OR 1.28, 95% CI 1.17-1.40), objective exercise ability (OR 1.24, 95% CI 1.11-1.41), regular exercise habits (OR 1.23, 95% CI 1.13-1.34), medical check-up history (OR 1.17, 95% CI 1.05-1.32), number of chronic diseases (OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.09-1.15) and perceived exercise ability in the lower extremities (OR 1.08, 95% CI 1.05-1.10) were significant predictors of chewing ability. CONCLUSION Chewing ability in older adults should be improved in consideration of mental and general health condition. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2017; 17: 78-84.
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- Kyongok Park
- Nursing Department, Far East University, Eumseong, Korea
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Tôrres LHDN, Tellez M, Hilgert JB, Hugo FN, de Sousa MDLR, Ismail AI. Frailty, Frailty Components, and Oral Health: A Systematic Review. J Am Geriatr Soc 2015; 63:2555-2562. [PMID: 26563844 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.13826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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A systematic review was conducted to assess the relationship between frailty or one of its components and poor oral health. A search strategy was developed to identify articles related to the research question in the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, LILACS, and SciELO databases that were published in English, Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese from 1991 to July 2013. Thirty-five studies were identified, and 12 met the inclusion criteria, seven of which were cross-sectional and five were cohort studies. Of the 12 articles, five (41.7%) were rated good and seven (58.3%) as fair quality. The published studies applied different oral health and frailty criteria measures. Variations in definitions of outcome measures and study designs limited the ability to draw strong conclusions about the relationship between frailty or prefrailty and poor oral health. None of the studies that were evaluated longitudinally showed whether poor oral health increases the likelihood of developing signs of frailty, although the studies suggest that there may be an association between frailty and oral health. More longitudinal studies are needed to better understand the relationship between frailty and oral health.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Health, Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Center of Social Dentistry Research, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Health, Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Izuno H, Hori K, Sawada M, Fukuda M, Hatayama C, Ito K, Nomura Y, Inoue M. Physical fitness and oral function in community-dwelling older people: a pilot study. Gerodontology 2015; 33:470-479. [DOI: 10.1111/ger.12186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/23/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Hiromi Izuno
- Division of Dysphagia Rehabilitation; Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences; Niigata Japan
- Department of Oral Health; Kobe Tokiwa Junior College; Kobe Japan
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- Division of Dysphagia Rehabilitation; Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences; Niigata Japan
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- Department of Oral Health; Kobe Tokiwa Junior College; Kobe Japan
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- Department of Oral Health; Kobe Tokiwa Junior College; Kobe Japan
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- Department of Oral Health; Kobe Tokiwa Junior College; Kobe Japan
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- Oral Rehabilitation; Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital; Niigata Japan
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- Department of Oral Health; Kobe Tokiwa Junior College; Kobe Japan
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- Division of Dysphagia Rehabilitation; Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences; Niigata Japan
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Moriya S, Miura H. Oral health and general health at the early stage of ageing: A review of contemporary studies. JAPANESE DENTAL SCIENCE REVIEW 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdsr.2013.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Moriya S, Notani K, Murata A, Inoue N, Miura H. Analysis of moment structures for assessing relationships among perceived chewing ability, dentition status, muscle strength, and balance in community-dwelling older adults. Gerodontology 2012; 31:281-7. [DOI: 10.1111/ger.12036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Shingo Moriya
- Health Promotion; National Institute of Public Health; Wako Japan
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- Geriatric Dentistry; Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University; Sappro Japan
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- Geriatric Dentistry; Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University; Sappro Japan
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- Geriatric Dentistry; Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University; Sappro Japan
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- Area on Community Healthcare, National Institute of Public Health; Wako Japan
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Moriya S, Tei K, Murata A, Muramatsu M, Inoue N, Miura H. Perceived chewing ability and need for long-term care in the elderly: a 5-year follow-up study. J Oral Rehabil 2012; 39:568-75. [PMID: 22506492 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2012.02302.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Increasing need for long-term care in older adults is expected with the ageing of Japan's population. The aim of the present study was to show the relationship between perceived chewing ability and long-term care needs for over 5 years in elderly persons. The chewing ability of 812 elderly persons living independently was evaluated at baseline using self-assessed masticatory ability, and it was classified into one of three categories: ability to chew all foods (good masticatory ability), ability to chew only slightly hard food (fair masticatory ability), and ability to only chew soft or pureed food (poor masticatory ability). Participants' care needs were then followed through Japan's long-term care insurance system for over 5 years. The log-rank test and Cox proportional hazard model were used to examine statistical differences in the frequency of care-needs certification between participants with good and fair or poor masticatory ability. Among participants aged 65-79 years, the frequency of care-needs certification was significantly higher in those with fair or poor masticatory ability than in those with good masticatory ability, and the relative hazard ratio was significantly higher in those with fair or poor masticatory ability than in those with good masticatory ability, after adjusting for age, gender, current employment status, educational background, social interaction, chronic medical conditions and dentition status. These relationships were not found among those aged 80-93 years. Impairment in perceived chewing ability may be associated with higher incidence of certification in Japan's long-term care insurance system among elderly persons aged 65-79.
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- S Moriya
- Department of Health Promotion, National Institute of Public Health, Saitama, Japan.
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