老年患者认知衰弱与口腔健康状况的相关性分析

Correlation Analysis between Cognitive Decline and Oral Health Status in Elderly Patients

目的 调查老年患者认知衰弱现状,分析其与口腔健康状况的关系。方法 采用一般资料问卷、简易精神状态评估量表、中文版Tilburg衰弱量表、简易微型营养评估量表和ULS-8孤独感量表等对符合纳入标准的506例老年患者进行调查。结果 老年患者认知衰弱检出率为28.9%。高龄、日常生活活动能力下降、听力障碍、营养异常、牙齿缺失>20颗是老年患者发生认知衰弱的主要危险因素(P<0.05)。结论 老年患者认知衰弱检出率较高,牙齿缺失数目与认知衰弱具有相关性,医护人员应重视对老年患者认知功能和身体衰弱状况的评估,改善其口腔健康状况,维护患者健康。

Objective To investigate the status of cognitive decline in elderly patients and analyze its relationship with oral health.Methods A survey was conducted on 5 elderly patients who met the sodium intake criteria with General Information Question-naires,the Simplified Mental State Assessment Scale,the Chinese version of the Tilburg Weakness Scale,the Simplified Mini Nutri-tion Assessment Scale,and the ULS-8 Loneliness Scale.Results The detection rate of cognitive impairment in elderly patients was 28.9%.Elderly age,decreased ability to engage in daily activities,hearing impairment,nutritional abnormalities,and missing more than 20 teeth are the main risk factors for cognitive decline in elderly patients(P<0.05).Conclusion The detection rate of cognitive decline in elderly patients is relatively high,and there is a correlation between the quantity of missing teeth and cognitive decline.Medical staff should pay attention to the evaluation of cognitive function and physical decline in elderly patients,improve their oral health,and maintain their health.