[Cross-sectional study assessing the oral status of oncogeriatric patients using the Ohat score]

Soins Gerontol. 2024 Nov-Dec;29(170):10-16. doi: 10.1016/j.sger.2024.09.003. Epub 2024 Oct 18.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Oral hygiene is essential for a healthy quality of life. The main aim of the study carried out in oncogeriatrics at Amiens University Hospital was to test the Oral Health Assessment Tool (Ohat) score as a means of assessing patients' oral health status, in order to optimize referral criteria for odontological care. Significant correlations were found between the Ohat score and the frailty scales specific to geriatric assessment.

Keywords: Ohat; fragilité; frailty; nursing care; oncogeriatrics; oncogériatrie; oral assessment; soins infirmiers; évaluation buccodentaire.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Geriatric Assessment* / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasms
  • Oral Health*
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Quality of Life