Validity of the Oral Frailty Index-8 Questionnaire in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Hernandez Herb, Lim Celestine, Lim Jun Pei, Chia Jia Qian, Yeo Audrey, Tan Cai Ning, Lim Wee Shiong, Chew Justin
Primary Institution: Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the construct validity of the Oral Frailty Index-8 (OFI-8) and its associations with muscle strength, physical performance, sarcopenia, and functional outcomes.
Conclusion
The Oral Frailty Index-8 shows preliminary evidence of validity and is associated with sarcopenia and functional impairment in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- OFI-8 scores indicate oral frailty and correlate with low lean mass.
- Impaired handgrip strength is associated with higher OFI-8 scores.
- Slow gait speed is linked to higher OFI-8 scores.
- OFI-8 is associated with sarcopenia and functional impairment.
Takeaway
The Oral Frailty Index-8 helps understand how oral health affects older people's strength and ability to move.
Methodology
A cross-sectional analysis using exploratory factor analysis and multiple linear regression.
Limitations
Further research is required to evaluate its predictive validity for longitudinal outcomes.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling older adults with a mean age of 67.4 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P=0.001
Confidence Interval
95%CI 0.0012 to 0.089
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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