Developing an ordered logistics regression model for denture hygiene among elderly in residential care homes

W Ahmad, Wan Muhamad Amir and Hasan, Ruhaya and Adnan, Mohamad Nasarudin and Mohamad Ghazali, Farah Muna and Shahzad, Hazik and Aleng, Nor Azlida and Mohd Ibrahim, Mohamad Shafiq (2024) Developing an ordered logistics regression model for denture hygiene among elderly in residential care homes. Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, 31 (2). pp. 125-131. ISSN 1693-9697 E-ISSN 2355-4800

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Abstract

With a global aging population, the oral hygiene of elderly individuals in institutional settings requires unique management. Maintaining adequate denture hygiene is a critical aspect of their overall well-being, while neglecting denture hygiene can lead to various oral health issues, malnutrition, and further impacting their overall health. Objective: This paper aims to provide a preliminary overview of denture hygiene care among the elderly using an ordered logistics model. Methods: Data was obtained from 174 participants in two government institutional homes in Malaysia. The Principle Components Analysis (PCA) was used to identify significant variables and an ordered logistic model showed the relationships between these variables and denture hygiene. Results: PCA identified three significant variables: calf circumference, age, and appetite. The ordered logistic model shows that lower calf circumference, lower age groups and severe loss of appetite, all were associated with significantly poorer denture hygiene. The model’s fitting and goodness-of-fit was also assesed and found to be satisfactory. Conclusion: Poor denture hygiene is prevelant among institutionalized elderly. Addressing these issues is crucial for caregivers and healthcare providers to enhance the well-being of the aging population. This research provides a foundation for future interventions to improve denture hygiene and, by extension, overall health and quality of life for institutionalized elderly individuals.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Denture hygiene, elderly, oral hygiene, ordered logistics model, principal components plot, the goodness of fit
Subjects:	R Medicine > RK Dentistry
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Dentistry Kulliyyah of Dentistry > Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health
Depositing User:	Dr Mohamad Shafiq Mohd Ibrahim
Date Deposited:	02 Jan 2025 16:10
Last Modified:	02 Jan 2025 16:10
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/117364

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