Portuguese Version of the Oral Frailty Index-8: Instrument Validation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The concept of oral frailty has gained scientific and clinical relevance in recent years, and early detection can facilitate timely intervention to manage its progression. The Oral Frailty Index-8 (OFI-8) was developed to assess community-dwelling older adults at risk for oral frailty.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the psychometric validity of the OFI-8 in the Portuguese population, named the Portuguese version of the OFI-8 (OFI-8-PT), which may serve as a reference for future studies related to longevity and oral function.

Methods

This study included 2 main phases, involving patients aged 60 years or older, Portuguese speakers, and those who consented to participate in the study. First, the researchers translated and cross-culturally adapted the

SUBMITTER: Correa L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11555463 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature