Publication: Estudio epidemiológico de salud oral y calidad de vida oral de una población geriátrica institucionalizada de la Comunidad de Madrid
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2016-08-02
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El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la salud oral en relación con la calidad de vida de los pacientes geriátricos institucionalizados en dos residencias de la comunidad de Madrid (España). El estudio fue realizado por el Departamento de Estomatología IV de la Facultad de odontología de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. ANTECEDENTES: Con el envejecimiento de la sociedad la proporción de mayores se esta incrementando siendo un fenómeno global y llegando a constituir un importante problema de salud pública. El principal deseo de las personas mayores es mantener una buena calidad de vida. No hay duda que una buena salud oral influye en el estado de salud general, con efectos positivos en la calidad de vida de las personas mayores. El entendimiento de las condiciones económicas, sociales, cognitivas, emocionales y sistémicas es esencial para la implementación de acciones preventivas apropiadas, de promoción de salud. MATERIAL Y METODOS: Un total de 326 ancianos institucionalizados fueron valorados en las residencias geriátricas de Madrid: “González Bueno” y “Vista Alegre” entre el 2010-12. Este estudio determinó el estado de salud general y dental; hábitos de higiene oral, necesidad percibida de tratamiento y su relación con la calidad de vida...
The objective this study was to evaluate the oral health in relation to the oral quality of life of institutionalized elderly people in two geriatric home located in Madrid Spain, for the departament Stomatology IV of the school of Dentistry, UCM. BACKGROUND: Within the ageing of society, the proportion of elderly population is increasing, and this a global phenomenon has become an important public health issue. The main desire of older people is to maintain a high oral quality of life. There is not doubt that a good oral health influences general health status with positive effects on quality of life in elderly people. The understanding of elderly systemic, emotional, cognitive, social, and economic conditions is essential for the implementation of appropriate health promotion and preventive actions, and appropiate health assistance. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 326 institutionalized older people were assessed in two geriatric home of Madrid: “González Bueno” y “Vista alegre” between 2010-12. This study determined their general and dental health status, oral higiene habits, perceived dental treatment needs and quality of life. The inclusión criterias consisted of they were being more than 65 years old, living in an elderly home and to participe voluntarily in this study. A complete oral exam was done to each subject to detect needs of oral care...
The objective this study was to evaluate the oral health in relation to the oral quality of life of institutionalized elderly people in two geriatric home located in Madrid Spain, for the departament Stomatology IV of the school of Dentistry, UCM. BACKGROUND: Within the ageing of society, the proportion of elderly population is increasing, and this a global phenomenon has become an important public health issue. The main desire of older people is to maintain a high oral quality of life. There is not doubt that a good oral health influences general health status with positive effects on quality of life in elderly people. The understanding of elderly systemic, emotional, cognitive, social, and economic conditions is essential for the implementation of appropriate health promotion and preventive actions, and appropiate health assistance. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 326 institutionalized older people were assessed in two geriatric home of Madrid: “González Bueno” y “Vista alegre” between 2010-12. This study determined their general and dental health status, oral higiene habits, perceived dental treatment needs and quality of life. The inclusión criterias consisted of they were being more than 65 years old, living in an elderly home and to participe voluntarily in this study. A complete oral exam was done to each subject to detect needs of oral care...
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Tesis inédita de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid de la Facultad de Odontología.Departamento de Estomatología IV, leída el 9-12-2015