The association of medications with sedative properties with oral health behaviour in community-dwelling older people

The association of medications with sedative properties with oral health behaviour in community-dwelling older people

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine whether drugs with sedative properties are related to oral health behaviour—such as frequency of toothbrushing, using toothpaste and dental visits—and oral hygiene, measured by the number of teeth with dental plaque, among community-dwelling o...

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Main Authors: Hartikainen, S. (Author), Knuuttila, M. (Author), Komulainen, K. (Author), Syrjälä, A.-M (Author), Taipale, H. (Author), Tiisanoja, A. (Author), Ylöstalo, P. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Blackwell Publishing Inc. 2018
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
aged
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
comorbidity
Comorbidity
controlled study
daily life activity
dental care
dental plaque
drug effect
female
Female
geriatric assessment
Geriatric Assessment
health
health behavior
Health Behavior
human
Humans
hypnotic sedative agent
Hypnotics and Sedatives
independent living
interview
Interviews as Topic
male
Male
mouth hygiene
Oral Health
oral hygiene
Oral Hygiene
psychology
psychotropic drugs
randomized controlled trial
sedatives
very elderly
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