Association Between Malnutrition and Oral Health in Dutch Nursing Home Residents: Results of the LPZ Study

This study aimed to assess the associations between oral health problems ([artificial] teeth problems, chewing problems, and xerostomia) and malnutrition in residents of somatic and psychogeriatric wards in Dutch nursing homes.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - July 18, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Vivi ënne A.L. Huppertz, Gert-Jan van der Putten, Ruud J.G. Halfens, Jos M.G.A. Schols, Lisette C.P.G.M. de Groot Tags: Original Study Source Type: research