Developing an Ordered Logistics Regression Model for Denture Hygiene among Elderly in Residential Care Homes

Authors

Wan Muhamad Amir W Ahmad, School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MalaysiaFollow
Ruhana Hasan, School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MalaysiaFollow
Mohamad Nasarudin Adnan, School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MalaysiaFollow
Farah Muna Mohamad Ghazali, School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MalaysiaFollow
Hazik Bin Shahzad, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Headington, United KingdomFollow
Nor Azlida Aleng, Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, MalaysiaFollow
Mohamad Shafiq Mohd Ibrahim, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, MalaysiaFollow

Abstract

With a global aging population, the oral hygiene of elderly individuals in institutional settings requires unique management. Maintaining adequate denture hygiene is a critical aspect of their overall well-being, while neglecting denture hygiene can lead to various oral health issues, malnutrition, and further impacting their overall health. Objective: This paper aims to provide a preliminary overview of denture hygiene care among the elderly using an ordered logistics model. Methods: Data was obtained from 174 participants in two government institutional homes in Malaysia. The Principle Components Analysis (PCA) was used to identify significant variables and an ordered logistic model showed the relationships between these variables and denture hygiene. Results: PCA identified three significant variables: calf circumference, age, and appetite. The ordered logistic model shows that lower calf circumference, lower age groups and severe loss of appetite, all were associated with significantly poorer denture hygiene. The model’s fitting and goodness-of-fit was also assesed and found to be satisfactory. Conclusion: Poor denture hygiene is prevelant among institutionalized elderly. Addressing these issues is crucial for caregivers and healthcare providers to enhance the well-being of the aging population. This research provides a foundation for future interventions to improve denture hygiene and, by extension, overall health and quality of life for institutionalized elderly individuals.

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Recommended Citation

Amir W Ahmad, W. M., Hasan, R., Adnan, M. N., Mohamad Ghazali, F. M., Shahzad, H. B., Aleng, N. A., & Mohd Ibrahim, M. Developing an Ordered Logistics Regression Model for Denture Hygiene among Elderly in Residential Care Homes. J Dent Indones. 2024;31(2): 125-131