Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in the Elderly: A Review and Future Challenges in Thailand
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Oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a multidimensional concept that measures perceptions of
oral health and the consequences of oral conditions at individual and population levels. Poor oral conditions are
associated with a deteriorating quality of life (QoL) through functional and psychosocial impacts. As the elder
population is growing worldwide and the prevalence of oral diseases among older adults remains high, more at- tention needs to be paid to oral health conditions as well as impacts on QoL. However, there are few population
studies regarding OHRQoL in older Thai adults. Apparently, there are several challenges facing the assessment
and improvement of the OHRQoL of this aging population. First, effort towards the standardization of instruments
and validation of translated instruments is needed. Secondly, a multidisciplinary team, composed of health care
providers, dental professionals, and policy makers has to be established. Finally, a holistic oral health care concept
must be emphasized in dental educational programs and training. This review presents an overview of OHRQoL
and its importance to the elderly and discusses future challenges to this group of the population in Thailand.
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| Authors | Ph.D., Supawadee Naorungroj, DDS,;M.D., Thummaporn Naorungroj,; |
| Journal | siriraj medical journal |
| Year | 2015 |
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