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Hara R, Todayama N, Tabata T, Mukai T, Hatanaka Y, Watanabe M, Kuwazawa M, Hironaka S, Kawate N, Furuya J. Association between oral health status and functional independence measure on admission in convalescent hospitalized patients. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:63. [PMID: 38195416 PMCID: PMC10777547 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03667-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral health management has become increasingly important for acute inpatients. Older patients often require extended periods of medical care, and oral health management is necessary in the convalescent period following the acute period. During the convalescent period, oral health management remains unclear as convalescent hospitals have limited dental resources, and effective dental care must be provided if the objective of hospitalization is to improve life functions. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between daily functioning and oral health status at the time of admission to a convalescent hospital to aid in improving daily functioning in the convalescent period. METHODS We included patients admitted to the rehabilitation department of a specific convalescent hospital from January to December 2021. A total of 375 patients were included in the study, with complete data records. At admission, we gathered information from the medical records, including the patient's age, sex, primary disease, Charlson Comorbidity Index, Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form (MNA-SF), Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), number of teeth, and Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT). Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS Ver. 27, with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS The mean age of the 375 participants (189 men and 186 women) was 75.0 ± 12.1 years (range, 42-97 years), and over 80% were > 65 years. About 30% of major diseases could be attributed to strokes and fractures, followed by spinal cord and spine diseases. In non-stroke patients, multiple regression analysis using FIM motor, FIM cognitive, and FIM and OHAT total scores as objective variables showed that higher total scores of MNA-SF, FOIS, and lower modified Rankin Scale and OHAT were significantly associated with better FIMs. Lower OHAT scores were significantly associated with lower FOIS and MNA-SF scores, male sex, having fewer teeth, and poor dietary patterns. CONCLUSIONS The convalescent period is an opportune time to provide intensive dental care due to the generally stable condition and extended hospital stay. Our results suggest that oral health management, such as dysphagia rehabilitation and denture treatment, is important for maintaining and improving independence, a key objective of convalescent rehabilitation, and malnutrition improvement.
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- Ryuzo Hara
- Department of Oral Function Management, Graduate School of Dentistry, Showa University, Ota, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Function Management, Graduate School of Dentistry, Showa University, Ota, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Function Management, Graduate School of Dentistry, Showa University, Ota, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Oral Function Management, Department of Oral Health Management, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Ota, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Oral Function Management, Department of Oral Health Management, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Ota, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Oral Function Management, Department of Oral Health Management, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Ota, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Oral Function Management, Department of Oral Health Management, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Ota, Tokyo, Japan
- Fujigaoka Hospital Hospitaly Dentistry, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Showa University, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Function Management, Graduate School of Dentistry, Showa University, Ota, Tokyo, Japan.
- Division of Oral Function Management, Department of Oral Health Management, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Ota, Tokyo, Japan.
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Nomoto A, Shimizu A, Ohno T, Tohara H, Hashidume M, Hatano M, Fujishima I. Poor oral health and anorexia in older rehabilitation patients. Gerodontology 2021; 39:59-66. [PMID: 34687077 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between anorexia and comprehensive oral health status in older inpatients. BACKGROUND Anorexia in older inpatients is a major concern, but whether it is associated with oral problems is currently unclear. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 160 participants (42.5% men) aged ≥65 years (mean age 78.6 ± 7.9) who had been admitted to a rehabilitation hospital. A score of ≤14 on the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire for Japanese Elderly indicated anorexia. A score of ≥3 on the Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) indicated poor oral health. Malnutrition was diagnosed according to the criteria set out by the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition. Multivariate logistic regression was used to investigate the association between poor oral health and anorexia and, additionally, which subcategory of the OHAT (represented by a score ≥1) was associated with anorexia. RESULTS Anorexia and poor oral health status were observed in 86 (53.8%) and 85 (53.1%), respectively. Poor oral health was associated with anorexia after adjusting for potential confounders (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 2.7; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.3-5.9). Additionally, poor status of dentures (AOR 2.6; 95% CI: 1.2-5.7) and poor oral cleanliness (AOR 3.0; 95% CI: 1.4-6.4) were independently associated with anorexia. CONCLUSIONS Poor oral health was associated with anorexia in older inpatients. Detection of poor oral health status using a comprehensive oral health assessment may be useful for anorexic patients. Early detection for poor oral health using comprehensive oral health assessments and oral care and prosthetic treatment may be useful for anorexic patients.
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- Akiko Nomoto
- Department of Dentistry, Hamamatsu City Rehabilitation Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan.,Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Department of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition, Hamamatsu City Rehabilitation Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry, Hamamatsu City Rehabilitation Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Department of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hamamatsu City Rehabilitation Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hamamatsu City Rehabilitation Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hamamatsu City Rehabilitation Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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Izumi M, Akifusa S. Tongue cleaning in the elderly and its role in the respiratory and swallowing functions: Benefits and medical perspectives. J Oral Rehabil 2021; 48:1395-1403. [PMID: 34612518 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Oral dysfunction, including oral uncleanness and decline in tongue motor function, tongue pressure and swallowing function, precedes frailty. The tongue's dorsum is a reservoir of oral microbiota, desquamated epithelial mucosa and leukocytes due to the multi-papillate anatomy, and leads to tongue coating. The tongue coating is frequently found in older adults because of hyposalivation, immunity's hypoactivity, diminished motor function and compromised tongue's pressure with age. Anaerobe-driven volatile sulphur compounds in tongue coating are a major cause of intra-oral malodor. Dysbiosis of the tongue-coating microbiome rather than the amount of microorganisms is associated with a risk of aspiration pneumonia. Daily tongue cleaning with a brush or scraper is an easy way to control tongue coating deposits and quality. Using mouth wash or rinse-containing germicides is also a way to control the microbiota of tongue coating. The tongue function is closely related to swallowing. Tongue and suprahyoid muscles are linked with respiratory muscles through the endothoracic fascia. The mechanical stimulation during the cleaning of the tongue may stimulate the respiratory muscles. An intervention trial revealed that tongue cleaning by mucosal brush improves tongue pressure, swallowing and respiratory function in old residents of nursing homes, suggesting a rehabilitative effect of tongue cleaning on the swallowing and respiratory functions, preventing aspiration pneumonia. This narrative review assesses the tongue-cleaning benefits for respiratory and swallowing functions and the possibility of preventing aspiration pneumonia.
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- Maya Izumi
- School of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- School of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Japan
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