@article{ART003374977},
author={Min-Ju Park and Gyu-Cheol Shin and Jong-Hwa Jang},
title={Association Between Subjective Xerostomia and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vulnerable Community-Dwelling Older Adults},
journal={The Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies},
issn={2586-5439},
year={2026},
volume={10},
number={2},
pages={107-115},
doi={10.22685/jts.2026.10.2.107}
TY - JOUR
AU - Min-Ju Park
AU - Gyu-Cheol Shin
AU - Jong-Hwa Jang
TI - Association Between Subjective Xerostomia and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vulnerable Community-Dwelling Older Adults
JO - The Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies
PY - 2026
VL - 10
IS - 2
PB - The Society for Transdisciplinary Studies
SP - 107
EP - 115
SN - 2586-5439
AB - Objectives: This study examined the association between subjective xerostomia and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among vulnerable community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,443 adults aged ≥65 years receiving customized care services in Cheonan, Korea. Subjective xerostomia was assessed using a four-item scale, and HRQoL was measured using the EQ-5D-3L. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation, and multiple linear regression. Results: The mean xerostomia score was 6.21±2.24, and the mean EQ-5D index was 0.83±0.15. Xerostomia was negatively correlated with the EQ-5D index (ρ=−0.342, p<0.001). Greater xerostomia remained associated with lower HRQoL after accounting for age and subjective health status (B=−0.009, β=−0.142, p<0.001). Conclusions: Subjective xerostomia was in- dependently associated with poorer HRQoL. These findings support the inclusion of xero- stomia screening and coordinated oral and general health management in community-based care for vulnerable older adults.
KW - Community care;Health-related quality of life;Oral health;Vulnerable older adults;Xerostomia
DO - 10.22685/jts.2026.10.2.107
ER -
Min-Ju Park, Gyu-Cheol Shin and Jong-Hwa Jang. (2026). Association Between Subjective Xerostomia and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vulnerable Community-Dwelling Older Adults. The Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies, 10(2), 107-115.
Min-Ju Park, Gyu-Cheol Shin and Jong-Hwa Jang. 2026, "Association Between Subjective Xerostomia and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vulnerable Community-Dwelling Older Adults", The Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies, vol.10, no.2 pp.107-115. Available from: doi:10.22685/jts.2026.10.2.107
Min-Ju Park, Gyu-Cheol Shin, Jong-Hwa Jang "Association Between Subjective Xerostomia and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vulnerable Community-Dwelling Older Adults" The Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies 10.2 pp.107-115 (2026) : 107.
Min-Ju Park, Gyu-Cheol Shin, Jong-Hwa Jang. Association Between Subjective Xerostomia and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vulnerable Community-Dwelling Older Adults. 2026; 10(2), 107-115. Available from: doi:10.22685/jts.2026.10.2.107
Min-Ju Park, Gyu-Cheol Shin and Jong-Hwa Jang. "Association Between Subjective Xerostomia and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vulnerable Community-Dwelling Older Adults" The Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies 10, no.2 (2026) : 107-115.doi: 10.22685/jts.2026.10.2.107
Min-Ju Park; Gyu-Cheol Shin; Jong-Hwa Jang. Association Between Subjective Xerostomia and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vulnerable Community-Dwelling Older Adults. The Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies, 10(2), 107-115. doi: 10.22685/jts.2026.10.2.107
Min-Ju Park; Gyu-Cheol Shin; Jong-Hwa Jang. Association Between Subjective Xerostomia and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vulnerable Community-Dwelling Older Adults. The Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies. 2026; 10(2) 107-115. doi: 10.22685/jts.2026.10.2.107
Min-Ju Park, Gyu-Cheol Shin, Jong-Hwa Jang. Association Between Subjective Xerostomia and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vulnerable Community-Dwelling Older Adults. 2026; 10(2), 107-115. Available from: doi:10.22685/jts.2026.10.2.107
Min-Ju Park, Gyu-Cheol Shin and Jong-Hwa Jang. "Association Between Subjective Xerostomia and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vulnerable Community-Dwelling Older Adults" The Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies 10, no.2 (2026) : 107-115.doi: 10.22685/jts.2026.10.2.107
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