J Korean Acad Oral Health.  2024 Jun;48(2):57-63. 10.11149/jkaoh.2024.48.2.57.

Association between oral function and physical activity performance in older adults: a cross‑sectional study

• Kim JE
• Song KB
• Choi YH

• KMID: 2556595
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11149/jkaoh.2024.48.2.57

Abstract

Objectives
Given the rapid population aging in Korea, it is becoming more important for the elderly to live healthy and be active independently. A two-way relationship exists between oral function and physical activity performance: if oral function worsens, it reduces the independence of older adults by making it difficult to perform certain activities or limiting access to social activities. Therefore, this study aimed to identify oral functions that hinder performing physical activities in older adults and prevent these limitations.
Methods
Older adults aged ≥60 years who participated in the Korean Social Life, Health, and Aging Project were recruited (n=1,078). Logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association between oral function and physical activity performance.
Results
The elders having difficult mastication or xerostomia were likely to have decreased physical function (P=0.001 and P=0.005, respectively). All component factors of oral funtion were positively associated with physical activities. Older adults with hard mastication and complete dentures had decreased ability to perform independent activities of daily living (P=0.033 and P<0.001, respectively).
Conclusions
Older adults with poor oral function may experience limitations in physical activity. Therefore, it is imperative to maintain and restore oral function through timely dental care in these adults.

Keyword

Elderly health; Oral function; Physical activities; Physical functions

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