Association between oral and general health related quality of life among Norwegian patients with substance use disorders in opioid agonist therapy.

Anne Nordrehaug Åstrøm Jørn Henrik VoldChrister Frode AasKjell Arne JohanssonLars Thore Fadnes

Published in: Acta odontologica Scandinavica (2022)

This study reveals a strong association between OIDP and EQ-5D-5L reflecting the importance of oral health to general health for patients with SUD. Health care professionals should pay attention to oral health. Effective interventions might improve patients' oral and health related quality of life.

Keyphrases

oral health
healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
public health
mental health
chronic pain
physical activity
prognostic factors
health information
climate change
health promotion