The Association Between Cognitive Function and Oral Health in Home Dwellers and Nursing Home Residents: The HUNT Study
Ernest Obeng Asante,
Rannveig Sakshaug Eldholm,
Marit Kolberg
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesTo evaluate the relationships of cognitive function and care dependency with oral health in a Norwegian older adult population.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study included 2623 participants aged 70 and older from the fourth wave of the Trøndelag health study (HUNT4 70+) and the city of Trondheim (Trondheim 70+). Neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) were diagnosed by clinical experts according to the DSM‐5 framework. Care dependency referred to nursing home residency. Oral health was assessed by using the Re… Show more
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