Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care (SJNHC)
Volume-1 | Issue-03 | 190-203
Original Research Article
Educational Program to Improve Quality of Life among Elderly Regarding oral Health
Eman Shokry Abd–Allah, Rehab Adel Mohammed, Amany Rashad Abo El-Seoud
Published : July 30, 2018
Abstract
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational program on
quality of life among elderly regarding oral health. A quasi-experimental pre-test-andpost-test design was utilized to conduct this study. The study was conducted in the
geriatric social club in Zagazig City. A purposive sample of 75 elderly subjects who
fulfilled the study inclusion criteria. Five tools were used in the present study; Tool I was a
structured interview questionnaire to assess elderly’s demographic characteristics, medical
history, oral health status, periodic examination of the mouth, dietary habits, and smoking
habits, Tool II was elderly oral health knowledge structured interview questionnaire, Tool
III was elderly oral self-care practices questionnaire and checklist, Tool IV was the Oral
Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) For Non –Dental Professional, and Tool V was Oral
Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) Short Version. The results revealed post-program
statistically significant improvements in OHRQoL scores, oral health knowledge, oral
self-care practices, and oral health assessment (p<0.001). The follow-up phase showed
some declines, but still significantly higher compared with the pre- program levels
(p<0.01). The educational program is effective in improving the elderly’s oral health
related quality of life.