Insights into associations between oral and general health outcomes of nursing home residents based on interRAI data: a cross-sectional study (Preprint)
The interRAI instrument, including the OHS, is a valuable tool for monitoring residents' health and identifying areas requiring additional support. The results demonstrated the importance of prioritizing oral health as an integral component of comprehensive care. Recognizing the interconnection between oral health and other health conditions, including indicators of well-being, can guide caregivers and other health care professionals in incorporating preventive and supportive oral care practices into daily care routines, contributing to improved resident health and well-being outcomes.
Authors
- Johanna De Almeida Mello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1262-318X)
- Joke Duyck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8698-1692)
- Jan De Lepeleire (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6152-2134)
- Hein van Hout (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2495-4808)
- Patricia Ann Ivonne Vandenbulcke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8436-6784)
- Anja Declercq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3136-124X)
- Emilie Schoebrechts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7797-567X)
- Dominique Declerck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4637-0675)
Institutions
- Public Health Service of Amsterdam (NL)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
- KU Leuven (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Aging
- Published
- 2025-02-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/72308
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
- KU Leuven
- Vlaamse regering