The oral conditions and Health-related QOL among dependent elderly

This study aimed to elucidate the oral cavity condition from the perspectives of oral functioning and the intra-oral environment and to analyze the association between the oral cavity condition and health-related quality of life. Furthermore, it analyzes an association between the oral cavity condition and nutritional status. In the present study, a survey was conducted using multiple evaluation methods, and the results have elucidated the current status of oral functions in community-dwelling dependent elderly persons in Japan. This study helps elderly people to improve the quality of their life.

Info autore

Full Name: Naoko Morisaki. Nationality: Japan. Office: School of Nursing, University of KinDAI Himeji.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Naoko Morisaki
• Editore: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.03.2015
• EAN: 9783659341083
• ISBN: 978-3-659-34108-3
• Pagine: 52
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Odontoiatria