@article{ART002616701},
author={Yun Jung Won and Jung-Hwa Lee and Ye Hwang Kim},
title={Factors affecting oral discomfort in elderly in some areas},
journal={Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene},
issn={2287-1705},
year={2020},
volume={20},
number={4},
pages={447-455},
doi={10.13065/jksdh.20200041}
TY - JOUR
AU - Yun Jung Won
AU - Jung-Hwa Lee
AU - Ye Hwang Kim
TI - Factors affecting oral discomfort in elderly in some areas
JO - Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
PY - 2020
VL - 20
IS - 4
PB - Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
SP - 447
EP - 455
SN - 2287-1705
AB - Objectives: This study was conducted to analyze the factors affecting discomfort in the oral cavity for the elderly and to provide basic data for improving oral health in the elderly. Methods: It was conducted with ethical approval, and all subjects were explained about the research method and purpose before conducting the questionnaire. The final 178 were analyzed through a self�written questionnaire. SPSS 25.0 was used for statistical analysis of the collected data, and the significance level was 0.05. Results: Dental caries was 51.7%, periodontal disease was 69.1%, and lost tooth was 71.9%.The average score of discomfort in the oral cavity was 2.62±0.96. The factors affecting discomfort in the oral cavity were found to affect discomfort in the oral cavity in groups with education, periodontal disease, and missing teeth. Conclusions: Therefore, it is necessary to proceed with the oral health program according to the educational background of the elderly. Find out how to reduce oral discomfort caused by periodontal disease. It is believed that there is a need to expand health insurance for preventive care rather than treatment.
KW - Discomfort;Elderly;Oral;Oral health;Welfare facilities
DO - 10.13065/jksdh.20200041
ER -
Yun Jung Won, Jung-Hwa Lee and Ye Hwang Kim. (2020). Factors affecting oral discomfort in elderly in some areas. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 20(4), 447-455.
Yun Jung Won, Jung-Hwa Lee and Ye Hwang Kim. 2020, "Factors affecting oral discomfort in elderly in some areas", Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, vol.20, no.4 pp.447-455. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.20200041
Yun Jung Won, Jung-Hwa Lee, Ye Hwang Kim "Factors affecting oral discomfort in elderly in some areas" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 20.4 pp.447-455 (2020) : 447.
Yun Jung Won, Jung-Hwa Lee, Ye Hwang Kim. Factors affecting oral discomfort in elderly in some areas. 2020; 20(4), 447-455. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.20200041
Yun Jung Won, Jung-Hwa Lee and Ye Hwang Kim. "Factors affecting oral discomfort in elderly in some areas" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 20, no.4 (2020) : 447-455.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.20200041
Yun Jung Won; Jung-Hwa Lee; Ye Hwang Kim. Factors affecting oral discomfort in elderly in some areas. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 20(4), 447-455. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.20200041
Yun Jung Won; Jung-Hwa Lee; Ye Hwang Kim. Factors affecting oral discomfort in elderly in some areas. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene. 2020; 20(4) 447-455. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.20200041
Yun Jung Won, Jung-Hwa Lee, Ye Hwang Kim. Factors affecting oral discomfort in elderly in some areas. 2020; 20(4), 447-455. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.20200041
Yun Jung Won, Jung-Hwa Lee and Ye Hwang Kim. "Factors affecting oral discomfort in elderly in some areas" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 20, no.4 (2020) : 447-455.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.20200041