Study Validates Simplified Oral Indicator for Identifying Dental Care Needs in Older People

Posted: December 16, 2024
The study aimed to validate a Simplified Oral Indicator (SOI) for home care nurses (HCNs) to identify older people in need of dental care. However, the SOI showed low sensitivity and specificity compared to the Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT-NL) used by dental hygienists. Additional education for HCNs and adjustment of SOI may be necessary to improve accuracy. The Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI-NL) was found to be ineffective for dental triage. This highlights the importance of developing reliable tools for early detection of oral health issues in older individuals.

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