The symptom network of oral health conditions in older populations with oral frailty: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Population aging is increasing globally, with oral frailty affecting 24% of the older population. Previous studies have demonstrated the relationship between oral frailty and poor oral health symptoms but the interactions and core symptoms among these oral symptoms remain vague.

Objective

To clarify the relationship between oral frailty and oral symptoms, explore the intrinsic connections between these symptoms, and identify core symptoms to provide more effective management and treatment strategies for oral frailty and related health issues.

Methods

The study conducted a cross-sectional study from January 2024 to April 2024, included 547 participants using a convenient sampling method. The study adopted the Geriatric Self-Efficacy Scale for Oral Health (GS

SUBMITTER: Chengrui Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11963664 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature