Impact of Periodontal Disease on the Quality of Life of Older People in Indonesia: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The impact of periodontal disease on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) has often been investigated from a quantitative research perspective, which is based on clinical findings and an OHRQoL questionnaire. Very few studies have examined the issue from the view of qualitative research. To our knowledge, there have been no previous qualitative studies focusing the effect of periodontal disease on OHRQoL in Indonesian older people.

Objectives

To explore and understand the impact of periodontal disease on the OHRQoL of older people as a subjective reflection in relation to periodontal disease experiences.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted in a sample of 31 older people with generalized chronic periodontitis. Thematic analysis was us

SUBMITTER: Hijryana M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9490441 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature