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November 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM

JMIR Publications

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New in JMIR Aging: Insights Into Associations Between Oral and General Health Outcomes of Nursing Home Residents Based on InterRAI Data: Cross-Sectional Study #OralHealth #NursingHomes #ElderlyCare #Healthcare #GeneralHealth

Insights Into Associations Between Oral and General Health Outcomes of Nursing Home Residents Based on InterRAI Data: Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Oral health of nursing home residents is generally poor, largely due to age-related conditions that increase their vulnerability and make them more dependent on others for oral care. Poor oral health can significantly impact general health and well-being, highlighting the important role of caregivers in preventing, detecting, and addressing residents’ oral health problems in time. The interRAI Suite of instruments, widely used for comprehensive health assessments, offers the opportunity for non-dental caregivers to assess oral health as part of general health and well-being and facilitates the integration of oral health in general care planning. Objective: Based on interRAI data, this study explored the associations between oral health and general health outcomes of nursing home residents in Flanders (Belgium) and the Netherlands. Methods: This cross-sectional study included baseline interRAI assessments of 2362 Flemish and Dutch residents aged 65 years and older, collected by caregivers (e.g., nurses, nurse aids, etc.) between October 2020 and February 2024. Validated outcome scales (e.g., Activities of Daily Living Hierarchy scale, Cognitive Performance Scale, Depression Rating Scale), health conditions such as diabetes, low weight (BMI ≤19), as well as family support and participation in social activities, included in the interRAI instrument, provided information on residents’ general health and well-being. Oral health was defined according to the nine items of the optimized oral health section for inclusion in the interRAI instruments, the OHS-interRAI. Adjusted logistic regression models were used to explore the associations between oral and general health outcomes. Results: Oral health problems were interconnected, with conditions in one oral structure impacting the health of others. When controlling for confounding variables, dependency on others for personal care and hygiene was significantly associated with poor oral hygiene (OR 1.7, 95% CI 1.1-2.4), chewing difficulties (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.3-3.5), compromised teeth (OR 1.7, 95% CI 1.1-2.5), and the need for dental referral (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.4-2.3). Natural dentition and gender had a significant impact on oral health status. Low weight was associated with poor chewing function (OR 2.0, 95% CI 1.1-3.6) and dry mouth (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.0-3.2), both associated with oral discomfort or pain (OR respectively 6.8, 95% CI 3.3-14.0 and 3.5, 95% CI 1.8-6.9). Family support was identified as a facilitator in mitigating oral health problems. Conclusions: The interRAI instrument, including the OHS-interRAI, is a valuable tool for monitoring residents' health and identifying areas requiring additional support. The results demonstrated the importance of prioritizing oral health as an integral component of comprehensive care. Recognizing the interconnection between oral health and other health conditions, including indicators of well-being, can guide caregivers and other healthcare professionals in incorporating preventive and supportive oral care practices into daily care routines, contributing to improved resident health and well-being outcomes.

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October 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Epstein Web

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ries provided and to return them to the experimenter at each
experimental session.
Psychosocial Self-Reports
The GeneralHealth Questionnaire (GHQ; Goldberg,
1972). We assessed emotional distress in all sessions using
the 28-item version of the GHQ. This measure assesses
symptoms of emotional distress in four areas: anxiety/insomnia, somatic symptoms, social and cognitive dysfunction,
and depression. The questionnaire referred to respondents'
experiences over the past week and was coded using a
method that assigns weights of 0, 1, 2 and 3 to each answer
option. The GHQ has a high degree of internal consistency,
with a reported Cronbach alpha of .87, and retest reliability
was reported as .88 (Goldberg, 1972).
Perceived Stress Scale (ASS; Cohen, Kamarck, &
Mermelstein, 1983). We measured perceived stress in all
sessions using the 10-item version of the PSS. We used the
PSS to assess the degree to which situations in life are appraised as stressful. Each item (e.g., "In the last week, how
often have you felt that things were going your way?") was
assessed on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very
often), with higher scores indicating greater stress. The PSS
has been shown to be very useful to assess perceived stress,
with an overall Cronbach alpha of .87, and retest reliability
was reported as .85 (Cohen et al., 1983). This measure has
also been used in studies of academic examination stress
(Steptoe et al., 1996; Oaten & Cheng, 2005a).
General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES; Jerusalem &
Schwarzer, 1992). We measured self-efficacy in all sessions using the 10-item version of the GSES. Each item (e.g.,
"It is easy for me to stick to my aims and accomplish my
goals") was assessed on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (not at
all tnte) to 4 (very true), with higher scores indicating higher
perceived self-efficacy. The scale has been used in numerous
research projects in which it has typically yielded

internal
consistencies between a = .76 and .91. Its stability is satisfactory, with retest reliability reported as .75 (Jerusalem &
Schwarzer, 1992).
Behavioral Self-Reports
We designed a questionnaire to assess cigarette smoking, alcohol and caffeine consumption, physical activity, dietary
habits, and other regulatory behavior. We administered the
questionnaire in both sessions. The test—retest reliability of
the questionnaire is reported in the Results.
Chemical consumption. We assessed cigarette smoking, caffeine consumption, and alcohol consumption by the
use of open-ended questions presented in a questionnaire for-

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mat. We estimated current cigarette smoking as the number
of cigarettes smoked over the past 24 hr. We assessed current
alcohol consumption using a 7-day recall procedure in which
quantity of alcoholic beverage was recorded. We also assessed caffeine consumption using a 7-day recall procedure,
with quantity being the measure of interest.
Dietary habits. We assessed dietary habits by questioning participants about food choice (e.g., "In the last
week, how successfully did you maintain a healthy diet?")
and dietary restraint (e.g., "In the last week, how often did
you eat junk food?) over the past week. Response sets were
recorded on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (more
than once per day). We derived 2 measures for analysis: junk
food and healthy eating.
Physical activity. We measured exercise by questioning participants about the frequency and duration of physical
activity sessions over the past week. Response sets were recorded on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (more
than once per day). We derived 2 measures for analysis: the
number of episodes of physical activity and the total duration
of physical activity sessions.
General regulatory behavior. We measured various
everyday behaviors that involve self-control (e.g., "In the last
week, how often did you go out with friends instead of studying?"). We aimed to include

those behaviors that do not serve
a stress-relieving function. We recorded response sets on a
5-point scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (more than once per
day). We derived nine measures for analysis: self-care habits
(laundry habits, leaving dishes in the sink), time management
(keeping appointments and procrastination), study habits
(spending time with friends instead of studying and watching
television instead of studying), spending habits (spending
without thinking and overspending), and emotional control
(loss of temper).
Visual Tracking Under Distraction
We gave a laboratory task of self-control twice in each test
session. Participants performed a VTI' while a distracter
video played at the same time in the forefront of the participant. We instructed the participant to ignore the distracter
video content and attend only to the Vff. The VTT requires
participants to visually track the movement of multiple targets displayed on a computer monitor (see Figure 1). The
distracter video included excerpts from a comedy routine by
Eddie Murphy (Murphy, Tieken, & Wachs, 1983). The use of
the VTT to assess self-regulatory capacity has been validated
in previous research (Oaten and Cheng, 2005b; Oaten, et al.,
2005), and we selected it for that reason.
Stimuli were displayed on an I-Mac* computer equipped
with a 15-in. monitor set to a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels

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May 9, 2026 at 9:35 PM

LA Muscle

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The Caveman Diet
What Is It & Is It For YOU?
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#caveman #diet #foryourpage #healthyeating #health #knowledge #lamuscle #nutrition #generalhealth #paleo #paleodiet #fitness #exercise #gym #workout

November 26, 2024 at 3:31 PM

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7.3 miles ce matin on the bike ride to nowhere in the 30 minutes allocated to #prostatecancer #prediabetes #Generalhealth listening to Ennio, not just any old ennio, but #EnnioMorricone and not just because the #Cricket doesn't start for 3 hours, or 43.8 miles. #Coffeetime

January 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Duke (Thomas Davis)

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Another quick note on nutrition when it comes to the weightloss journey. Fats, the protector of organs in your body.

#blacksky #blackskyfitness #fitsky #nutrition #macronutrients #weightlosstips #diettips #mindset #nutritionadvice #generalhealth

June 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Duke (Thomas Davis)

@tjd2.bsky.social

Another quick note on nutrition when it comes to the weightloss journey. Carbohydrates, the energy source in body.

#healthSky #blackSky #fitSky #blackFitnessSky #nutrition #macronutrients #weightlosstips #diettips #mindset #nutritionadvice #generalhealth

May 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM

A Chronic Voice

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“Your #PrimaryCareProvider can order a simple #BloodTest called a #LipidPanel, which measures four key blood fats: high-density #lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), total #cholesterol, and #triglycerides.”: buff.ly/UjHMyVH

from YaleMed
#HealthyLiving #GeneralHealth #cardiologist

Your Cholesterol Numbers: The Good, the Bad, the Triglycerides

A Yale Medicine cardiologist explains how to understand your cholesterol screening numbers.

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July 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Kespra Medical Center

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Stay proactive about your health with #GeneralHealth Checkups at Kespra Medical Center in Edison NJ. Our preventive care services help detect health concerns early, monitor overall #wellness, and support healthier living through personalized, patient-focused medical care.
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Comprehensive General Health Checkups in Kespra Medical Center Edison, NJ

July 21, 2026 at 10:08 AM

Allen Tien, MD, MHS mdlogix.com 94,698 田地球 (一彦)

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https://www.nature.com/articles/nm.4433

#SleepDeprivation
#GeneralHealth
#BrainFunction
#SharedFacts

Selective neuronal lapses precede human cognitive lapses ...

In humans, a full night of sleep deprivation causes atten...

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