Associations between self-reported masticatory dysfunction and frailty: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral health is a key factor of overall health and closely associated with well-being and quality of life. Mastication is one the most important oral functions and may deteriorate with aging. Evidence on association between masticatory dysfunction and frailty in the literature is scarce and not coherent.

Methods

A search strategy was developed to conduct a systematic review of the literature in PubMed, CINAHL, and AMED in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. We searched for studies published in 2000 or later that examined associations between self-reported masticatory dysfunction and frailty risk. The reference lists of the relevant articles were reviewed for additional studies. We calculated pooled odds ratios (OR) of association between self-reported masti

SUBMITTER: Kojima G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9462797 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature