Abstract Objectives It is well known that oral health status associated with health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) in the general population. The aim this study was to describe and analyse OHRQoL among older people short‐term care its factors. Materials Methods This cross‐sectional included 391 36 units. Data were collected via clinical assessments, questions about self‐perceived health, Katz Index Activities Daily Living (Katz‐ADL) Revised Oral Assessment Guide (ROAG). measured using...

Abstract Objectives We investigated the associations between swallowing dysfunction, poor oral health and mortality among older people in intermediate care Sweden. Methods This prospective cohort study 391 36 units (clusters). Swallowing function was assessed with timed water swallow test (TWST), revised assessment guide (ROAG) at baseline. Data were collected on age, sex, education level, multimorbidity, cognitive impairment, dependency body mass index (BMI). Time to recorded during...

Background Oral health is important for well‐being and overall health. Older peoples′ oral well described in the residential care context, but remains understudied short‐term care. Objective The aim of this study was to describe health, daily related factors among older people compare self‐perceived with professional assessment. Materials methods This cross‐sectional included 391 36 units 19 Swedish municipalities. assessed professionally by clinical assessment Revised Assessment Guide (...

The present study aims to gain knowledge about the dentist's use and choice of digital intraoral imaging methods.A questionnaire sent 2481 dentists within Swedish Dental Society contained questions type X-ray technique used, problems experienced with radiography, reasons for choosing technology, indications, clinic size service. Response rate was 53%.Ninety-eight percent had made transition radiography; only 2% used film technique, solid-state detector (SSD) most technique. More years in...

Abstract Background Older people’s oral health has improved, and many retain their natural teeth throughout life. However, daily care can be more difficult because of compromised general the reduced capacity for self-care that often comes with old age. More knowledge is needed about how older people view care. The aim this study was to describe in short-term experience Method A descriptive, qualitative performed through interviews 14 (74–95 years) recruited from units two Swedish regions....

The purpose of this study was to investigate if a change in the social gradients perceived oral health occurred over 5-year period, 1992-97, using cohort population from two Swedish counties.In 1992, cross-sectional mail questionnaire sent all 50-year-old persons counties Sweden, Orebro and Ostergötland, altogether there were 8888 persons. In 1997, same new questionnaire. cohort, comprising respondents 1992 5363 An index constructed out three variables: satisfaction with teeth, chewing...

Extensive studies have shown that older people are negatively impacted by impaired eating and nutrition. The abilities to eat, enjoy food, participate in social activities associated with meals important aspects of health-related quality life (HRQoL) recovery after illness. This project aims (i) describe analyze relationships between oral health HRQoL, swallowing ability, nutritional risk among individuals admitted short-term care; (ii) compare the perceptions staff report on care related...

Abstract – Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the temporal development utilization dental care, in relation socio‐economic factors and also considering perceived oral health, attitudes anxiety, care organisation changes way that is paid for. A conflict model used as a theoretical framework. Methods: In 1992, mail questionnaire sent all 50‐year‐old persons two counties Sweden, Örebro Östergötland, part cross‐sectional study. This group numbered 8888 persons. 1997, same...

Objective: The present study aims to gain knowledge about the dentist's use and choice of digital extraoral imaging methods, panoramic radiography cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).Materials Methods: A questionnaire sent 2481 dentists within Swedish Dental Society contained questions technique CBCT used, education, clinic size type service. response rate was 53%.Results: showed that 61% had access techniques 84% used a direct sensor, while 6% storage phosphor plate techniques. Around 8%...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate if a change in the social gradients perceived oral health occurred over 5‐year period, 1992–1997, using cohort population from two Swedish counties. Methods: In 1992, cross‐sectional mail questionnaire sent all 50‐year‐old persons counties Sweden, Örebro and Östergötland, altogether there were 8888 persons. 1997, same new questionnaire. cohort, comprising respondents 1992 5363 An index constructed out three variables: satisfaction with...

Objectives: The aim was to assess the impact of care experience, health factors and socioeconomic on satisfaction with dental across time stability or change in levels self-reported individuals as they progress from middle age early old age.Materials methods: present work is based five separate data collections a cohort study 3585 responding all years survey. Data collection conducted 1992 when subjects were 50 again 5, 10, 15 20 later. Absolute assessed by calculating proportion who...