Oral hypofunction and association with need for daily assistance among older adults in long-term care.
Riki OuraPäivi MäntyläRiitta SaarelaKaija HiltunenPublished in: Journal of oral rehabilitation (2022)
OHF score based on the five signs can be used to determine OHF severity. OHF was common and associated with occlusal status, cognitive impairment and need for assistance in oral hygiene, moving and eating in older adults living in LTC.