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Odontogeriatria: projeto de educação para a saúde e promoção da saúde oral (Grande Porto)
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Objetivos: O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a saúde oral e a sua relação com a qualidade de vida em idosos institucionalizados, dando continuidade a um projeto iniciado no ano anterior e alargando a amostra a um maior número de participantes e centros de dia. Pretendeu-se ainda identificar as perceções desta população relativamente a intervenções educativas em saúde oral, bem como as principais barreiras e necessidades associadas ao acesso a cuidados.
Materiais e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal e descritivo, realizado em três centros de dia da região do Porto: Centro Social Paroquial Nossa Senhora da Boavista, Centro Social da Sé do Porto e Centro Social de São Pedro de Vilar do Paraíso. A amostra incluiu 67 idosos, com idades entre os 65 e os 98 anos (M=80,06; DP=7,65), maioritariamente do sexo feminino (73,1%). A recolha de dados incluiu um questionário sociodemográfico, o índice CPO-D, o índice de placa de O’Leary, o questionário OHIP-14 e um inquérito de consultoria sobre as ações de promoção de saúde oral. A análise estatística foi realizada com recurso ao programa SPSS, utilizando estatística descritiva e inferencial (teste de qui-quadrado e correlação de Spearman), considerando-se significativo p<0,05.
Resultados: Os resultados evidenciaram valores médios elevados do índice CPO-D (24,40) e do índice de O’Leary (65,23%), refletindo uma condição oral fragilizada. Idosos com hábitos regulares de higiene oral apresentaram melhores indicadores clínicos em comparação com os que não os tinham. Verificou-se ainda uma correlação positiva entre o CPO-D e o OHIP-14 (r=0,418; p=0,029), indicando que piores condições orais se associam a maior impacto negativo na qualidade de vida. Os questionários de consultoria revelaram elevada satisfação com as ações realizadas, classificadas como “excelentes” pela maioria dos participantes, que manifestaram interesse na sua continuidade com frequência bianual.
Conclusão: Este estudo confirma a forte relação entre saúde oral e qualidade de vida em idosos, destacando a necessidade de estratégias educativas contínuas, da integração de profissionais de saúde oral em centros de dia e da implementação de políticas que reduzam barreiras económicas e logísticas no acesso a cuidados. Investir em saúde oral nesta faixa etária constitui uma prioridade para promover um envelhecimento ativo e saudável.
Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate oral health and its relationship with quality of life in institutionalized older adults, continuing a project initiated in the previous year and expanding the sample to a larger number of participants and day care centers. It also aimed to identify the perceptions of this population regarding educational interventions in oral health, as well as the main barriers and needs associated with access to care. Materials and Methods: This is an observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study, conducted in three day care centers in the Porto region: Centro Social Paroquial Nossa Senhora da Boavista, Centro Social da Sé do Porto, and Centro Social de São Pedro de Vilar do Paraíso. The sample included 67 older adults, aged between 65 and 98 years (M = 80.06; SD = 7.65), mostly female (73.1%). Data collection included a sociodemographic questionnaire, the DMFT index, O’Leary’s plaque index, the OHIP-14 questionnaire, and a consultation survey on oral health promotion actions. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS program, applying descriptive and inferential statistics (chi-square test and Spearman correlation), considering significant p < 0.05. Results: The results showed high mean values of the DMFT index (24.40) and O’Leary’s index (65.23%), reflecting a fragile oral condition. Older adults with regular oral hygiene habits presented better clinical indicators compared with those who did not. A positive correlation was also found between the DMFT and OHIP-14 (r = 0.418; p = 0.029), indicating that poorer oral conditions are associated with a greater negative impact on quality of life. Consultation questionnaires revealed high satisfaction with the actions carried out, rated as “excellent” by most participants, who expressed interest in their continuation on a biannual basis. Conclusion: This study confirms the strong relationship between oral health and quality of life in older adults, highlighting the need for continuous educational strategies, the integration of oral health professionals in day care centers, and the implementation of policies that reduce economic and logistical barriers to access to care. Investing in oral health in this age group is a priority to promote active and healthy aging.
Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate oral health and its relationship with quality of life in institutionalized older adults, continuing a project initiated in the previous year and expanding the sample to a larger number of participants and day care centers. It also aimed to identify the perceptions of this population regarding educational interventions in oral health, as well as the main barriers and needs associated with access to care. Materials and Methods: This is an observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study, conducted in three day care centers in the Porto region: Centro Social Paroquial Nossa Senhora da Boavista, Centro Social da Sé do Porto, and Centro Social de São Pedro de Vilar do Paraíso. The sample included 67 older adults, aged between 65 and 98 years (M = 80.06; SD = 7.65), mostly female (73.1%). Data collection included a sociodemographic questionnaire, the DMFT index, O’Leary’s plaque index, the OHIP-14 questionnaire, and a consultation survey on oral health promotion actions. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS program, applying descriptive and inferential statistics (chi-square test and Spearman correlation), considering significant p < 0.05. Results: The results showed high mean values of the DMFT index (24.40) and O’Leary’s index (65.23%), reflecting a fragile oral condition. Older adults with regular oral hygiene habits presented better clinical indicators compared with those who did not. A positive correlation was also found between the DMFT and OHIP-14 (r = 0.418; p = 0.029), indicating that poorer oral conditions are associated with a greater negative impact on quality of life. Consultation questionnaires revealed high satisfaction with the actions carried out, rated as “excellent” by most participants, who expressed interest in their continuation on a biannual basis. Conclusion: This study confirms the strong relationship between oral health and quality of life in older adults, highlighting the need for continuous educational strategies, the integration of oral health professionals in day care centers, and the implementation of policies that reduce economic and logistical barriers to access to care. Investing in oral health in this age group is a priority to promote active and healthy aging.
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Saúde oral Envelhecimento Qualidade de vida Saúde oral comunitária OHIP-14 Geriatric dentistry Oral health Aging Quality of life Community oral health