Oral health status and its associated factors among post-stroke inpatients: a cross-sectional study in Hungary.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-stroke inpatients are at risk of poor oral health for a number of reasons. The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status of post-stroke patients and also to explore the factors that may influence it.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was organised at National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation in Hungary. Altogether 410 post-stroke patients were enrolled in the survey. Personal medical history and functional assessment was obtained from the final medical reports of the patients. The clinical examination and data collection were conducted according to the World Health Organization (2013) criteria. Socio-demographic background and behaviours related to oral health were assessed using a questionnaire. The dental status was explained by the number

SUBMITTER: Moldvai J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9195382 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature