Validation and optimization of the oral health-related section of the interRAI suite of assessment instruments KU Leuven
Human lifespan is increasing in all regions of the world. Ideally, these added life years are spent in good health. A healthy mouth, free of infection and with an adequate number of teeth, contributes to well-being and healthy aging. However, oral health is often poor in frail older persons who are not able to perform adequate daily oral care. Access to professional dental services is also challenging for this population which causes that ...