Path-analysis of factors influencing oral health-related quality of life in older hospitalized patients: a cross-sectional survey

Multiple interrelated factors influence OHRQoL in older hospitalized patients. Health education aimed at improving oral-health awareness, beliefs, and self-care efficacy should be prioritized by nurses and physicians. Timely interventions addressing oral-health status, including tooth preservation and treatment, can further enhance quality of life. Further research should examine the social and cultural determinants of OHRQoL in this population.