TY - JOUR
T1 - Masticatory Ability and Nutritional Status in Elderly Population
AU - Putri, Anindita Prima Dewi
AU - Dewi, Ratna Sari
AU - Maxwell, David
N1 - Funding Information:
The publication of this manuscript is supported by the Directorate of Research and Community Engagement of the Universitas Indonesia.
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PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - Age-related changes in oral health may lead to impaired masticatory function. This phenomenon may affect food selection and nutrient intake and lead to malnutrition. Previous studies showed different relationships between masticatory performance and nutritional status. However, similar studies are still limited in Indonesia, especially among the elderly population. To analyze the relationship between masticatory ability and nutritional status using the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF) among the elderly and the relationship between masticatory ability and nutritional status among the elderly based on the loss of teeth (Eichner Index), denture wearing, and other sociodemographic factors (gender, educational level, and economic status). A cross-sectional study was conducted from 100 patients (age ≥ 60 years) at the Kramat Jati Sub-district Health Center. Subject data was obtained, oral examinations were performed, subject heights and weights were measured, and subjects were interviewed regarding their masticatory abilities and nutritional statuses. There was a significant relationship between masticatory ability and nutritional status (p = 0.009). Significant relationships were also found between two variables: female gender (p = 0.040) and not wearing dentures (p = 0.014). This study shows a relationship between masticatory ability and nutritional status among the elderly population.
AB - Age-related changes in oral health may lead to impaired masticatory function. This phenomenon may affect food selection and nutrient intake and lead to malnutrition. Previous studies showed different relationships between masticatory performance and nutritional status. However, similar studies are still limited in Indonesia, especially among the elderly population. To analyze the relationship between masticatory ability and nutritional status using the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF) among the elderly and the relationship between masticatory ability and nutritional status among the elderly based on the loss of teeth (Eichner Index), denture wearing, and other sociodemographic factors (gender, educational level, and economic status). A cross-sectional study was conducted from 100 patients (age ≥ 60 years) at the Kramat Jati Sub-district Health Center. Subject data was obtained, oral examinations were performed, subject heights and weights were measured, and subjects were interviewed regarding their masticatory abilities and nutritional statuses. There was a significant relationship between masticatory ability and nutritional status (p = 0.009). Significant relationships were also found between two variables: female gender (p = 0.040) and not wearing dentures (p = 0.014). This study shows a relationship between masticatory ability and nutritional status among the elderly population.
KW - elderly
KW - Masticatory ability
KW - nutritional status
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M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85103503355
SN - 1309-100X
VL - 13
SP - 1397
EP - 1404
JO - Journal of International Dental and Medical Research
JF - Journal of International Dental and Medical Research
IS - 4
ER -