• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.73-79
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing on the denture satisfaction in the low income elderly people. Methods: The subjects were 143 elderly people from 60 to 75 years old wearing dentures and receiving consistent follow-up in the public health center in Busan. A self-reported questionnaire was filled out by the elderly people from February 1 to March 1, 2013. The questionnaire consisted of denture satisfaction, social variables, and psychological variables. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and multiple regression analysis using SPSS 18.0. The sociodemographic characteristics included gender, age, and chronic diseases. The recognition of oral health included pronunciation, denture maintenance, mastication ability, and education for denture care. The questionnaire was measured by Likert 5 scale. Results: Gender, chronic disease, denture care instructions, and the self-preception of the oral health after denture treatment were closely correlated with denture satisfaction(p<0.001). Age and the number of repairs were very important factor to denture satisfaction(p<0.05). Elderly women were more satisfied with denture than men and those who had no chronic diseases tended to be more satisfied with denture. Those who received oral care instructions were more satisfied with the denture than those who did not. The younger age group and no repairing prosthetic group tended to be more satisfied with the denture. Conclusions: It is important to provide the denture management services to the low income elderly when they demand the services. The national dental health policy must be focused on connection of the elderly people denture services with the public health center.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.753-762
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• 2020

Objectives: This study was aimed at evaluating the effects of changes in the oral environment of the elderly in long-term care facilities after the intake of Weissella cibaria. Methods: The test group ingested the W. cibaria strain Chonnam Medical University (CMU), and the control group ingested the control food. Of all randomized trial subjects, 62 were analyzed (32 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group). In this 8-week demographic study, we evaluated self-perceived halitosis, changes in halitosis, sensory test results, tongue plaque index scores, saliva buffering capacity, and the salivary flow rate. Results: The W. cibaria CMU intake in the elderly in long-term care facilities during the experimental period did not demonstrate statistically significant changes in the salivary flow rate. However, self-perceived halitosis, organoleptic test results, tongue plaque index scores, and salivary buffering capacity demonstrated statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups. These findings partially confirmed the beneficial effects of the W. cibaria CMU on the oral environment in the elderly. Conclusions: Research results on the role of probiotics in the oral cavity should be summarized, and utilization plans should be sought to obtain a clearer understanding of the clinical efficacy and related factors. The value of probiotic use may be high in improving the oral health of people by enabling treatment and prevention.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.411-416
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to identify pathogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity of Alzheimer's dementia patients and recognize the necessity and importance of oral prevention management. Methods: The participants comprised 40 dementia patients aged 60 years or older and general patients who were using nursing care facilities in Gwangju from February to July 2017. Samples were collected with Eazyperio products for oral pathogenic microbial testing. Eighteen types of bacteria could be detected by analyzing Multiplex-Quantity Real Time polymerase chain reaction at a genetic testing agency. Results: The study comprised more women than men. Most participants were in their 80s. Statistically significant differences were observed in some oral pathogenic microorganisms. Conclusions: Pathogenic microorganisms could more easily proliferate in the oral cavities of Alzheimer's dementia patients than they could among general elderly participants due to a lack of awareness of oral hygiene and prevention management. To improve this, it is considered necessary to deploy oral health care professionals.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.551-558
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• 2022

본 연구는 65세 이상 노인 중 일반인과 당뇨병 진단을 받은 자를 대상으로 그룹 인터뷰를 통해 구강건강과 구강보건교육 시 고려사항을 파악하고자 위함이다. 연구 대상자는 G시 노인종합복지관을 방문하는 65세 이상 건강인 5명과 당뇨병 환자 5명을 2그룹으로 나누어 각 그룹 당 60-70분의 인터뷰를 진행하였다. 연구결과 핵심 주제는 '당뇨병과 구강질환과의 연관성에 관한 지식', '구강건강상태', '구강건강관리 방법', '구강보건교육 시 고려사항' 4가지의 주제모음이 도출되었다. 본 연구에 참여한 건강인들은 구강보건교육이 필요하다고 생각하는 내용이 치주관리방법, 임플란트, 전체적 구강관리, 전신건강이라고 대답하였고, 당뇨병 환자들은 당뇨병, 치주관리방법, 구강관리실천의 중요성이라고 대답하였다. 본 연구결과를 토대로 추후, 당뇨병 노인환자을 대상으로 맞춤형 구강보건교육 프로그램 개발이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.107-118
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the general characteristics, oral health risk factors, and denture management behaviors of the elderly and improve their oral health and life satisfaction. Methods: This study was conducted on 386 individuals from elderly welfare facilities in Gyeonggi-do selected by convenience sampling. Results: The female participants were more satisfied with their family relationship than the male participants. Among the risk factors for oral health, life satisfaction was higher among the participants who had no psychological inconvenience and bad breath symptoms. Among the factors for denture management behavior, the participants who did not receive dental checkups regularly expressed greater life satisfaction than those who had not received denture care education. Conclusions: The practical and theoretical implications for elderly welfare programs and oral health management education for denture-wearing elderly were discussed.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제14권12호
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• pp.537-544
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• 2016

본 연구의 목적은 기초 수급자들을 대상으로 실시하고 있는 노인들의 불소도포 및 스켈링 사업을 통하여 그들의 구강건강 상태와 구강건강 관련 행태를 살펴보고 잔존 치아 수와의 관련성에 대하여 조사하고자 한다. 65세이상 기초 수급자 노인 660명을 대상으로 자기기입식 설문조사를 시행하였고, 구강검진을 통하여 틀니사용 유무와 잔존 치아 수 등을 조사하였다. 연령이 증가함에 따라 잔존 치아 수는 줄어들었으며, 성별, 연령, 구강위생용품의 사용, 자가 구강상태 진단, 점심 식사 후 칫솔질 유무에 따라서 잔존 치아 수에 차이가 나타났고 통계적으로도 유의하였다(p<0.05). 잔존 치아 수는 대상자 개인의 구강 예방에 대한 관심과 노력으로 예방이 가능하다. 따라서 노인들의 구강건강 행태가 잔존 치아 수에 미치는 융복합적 용인을 샆펴보고, 취약계층에 대한 예방 진료의 확대와 보건관리의 제공을 유지하기 위한 구강관리 프로그램이 지속적으로 제공되었으면 한다.

• 대한치위생과학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.21-30
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• 2019

This study identifies oral health behavior factors related to the health-related quality of life(EQ-5D) of adults. Three groups are analyzed, young adults(aged 19 to 39 years old), middle-aged(40 to 64 years old), and elderly(over 65 years old). By comparing the factors related to health-related quality of life by age, we will provide information for improving the overall quality of life, including oral health for current and future elderly. Using raw data from the 1st year(2016) of the National Health and Nutrition Survey, the oral health behaviors of the study subjects were compared. These included: the number of times teeth were brushed, the time brushing took place, the use of interdental care products, and whether they went for oral and examinations. There was a statistical significance in treatment experience and drinking habits. There was also a significant influence on the health-related quality of life across the age groups. Therefore, it is possible to improve the health-related quality of life, including oral health practices according to age. It will be necessary to develop and apply.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2019

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the differences in oral health-related quality of life among elderly people aged over 65 years, in terms of physical, mental and oral health status and to analyze factors affecting their oral health-related quality of life. Methods: From May 9 to June 23, 2017, we randomly visited aged-care community centers in the metropolitan area, and recruited 222 elderly, aged 65 or older. First, each participant completed a questionnaire consisting of 4 general items: 1 systematic disease, and 3 subjective oral conditions. Afterwards, the researchers interviewed the participants to assess their mental status, using MMSE-DS and recorded the responses. Finally, an oral examination was performed to determine the number of remaining teeth. The average oral health-related quality of life according to each characteristic was analyzed by t-test and ANOVA. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis and Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis were used to analyze the correlations between factors and the factors affecting oral health-related quality of life. Results: The mean oral health-related quality of life was 4.15. Participants with 20 or more remaining teeth demonstrated better oral health-related quality of life than those with 19 or less teeth. Higher oral health-related quality of life was also found among elderly without gingival bleeding, self-reported halitosis and dry mouth. In addition, positive correlation with the number of remaining teeth and negative correlation with gingival bleeding, self-reported halitosis and dry mouth, were noted. Finally, the results of the hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated that remaining teeth, gingival bleeding, self-reported halitosis and education were influential factors in determining the oral health-related quality of life among the elderly. Conclusions: The results of this study confirmed the necessity of better policy support, and the importance of implementing delivered, elderly-centered oral health education program by professionals to prevent tooth loss and manage periodontal diseases.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.363-371
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• 2016

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between oral health perception and oral health-related quality of life-14(OHIP-14) in a geriatric hospital. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 230 elderly people in a long-term care institution. The questionnaire was consisted of items on general characteristics, oral health perception and OHIP-14. Except incomplete answers, 226 data were analyzed statistically with one-way ANOVA, t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficient and post hoc Tukey test and ANOVA when significance was set at 0.05. Results: The OHIP-14 showed a negative linear relationship(p<0.01) of r=-0.272 with the oral health perception. Among the subgroups of the OHIP-14, quantitative linear relationship(p<0.01) was shown in functional limitation(r=0.822), physical pain(r=0.825), psychological discomfort(r=0.568), physical disability(r=0.895), psychological disability(r=0.652), social disability(r=0.804) and handicap(r=0.818). Conclusions: In order to improve the oral health perception and OHIP-14 in a geriatric hospital, it is necessary to develop continuously a variety of oral health education and systematic oral health promotion program.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제7권6호
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• pp.161-166
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• 2016

본 연구는 요양시설에 근무 중인 요양보호사의 구강보건인식 및 지식 따른 구강보건제공현황에 관하여 연구함으로써 요양시설에서 노인들의 구강건강을 증진시킬수 있는 발전 방안을 모색하고자 하였다. 2016년 8월 16일부터 9월 2일까지 D시에 소재한 장기노인요양시설 14개소에 근무하는 요양보호사 200명을 대상으로 설문을 실시하였다. 수집한 자료는 SPSS 18.0을 이용하여 빈도분석 및 독립표본 t-test를 실시하였다. 연구결과, 대상자 성별은 여자가 91.5%로 남자보다 많았고, 결혼은 기혼자, 연령은 50대, 학력은 고등학교, 종교는 기독교가 가장 높았다. 하루케어인원은 6~7명이 가장 많았다. 요양보호사의 구강보건제공현황과 구강보건인식에서는 구강위생지침서유무에서 통계적으로 유의하였고, 구강보건제공현황과 구강보건지식에서는 틀니 물에 보관여부, 가글액 사용에서 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05).