Avaliação da qualidade de vida de idosos institucionalizados após reabilitação com próteses parciais e/ou totais removíveis

Abstract

Objective:To evaluate the effect of total and partial, removable prosthetic rehabilitation, in a long-term home in southern Minas Gerais. Methodology:The study was of the pre and post intervention type using the Assessment of the impact of oral health on quality of life (OHIP-EDENT) and Visual analog scale (EVA). Results:Comparing the perception of the elderly before and after the intervention, a significant impact (P<0.05) of the new prostheses on oral health was observed regarding the improvement in chewing (14.3% - 71.4%), comfort to eat (28.6% - 78.6%), satisfaction with the smile and reduced food restriction for not being able to chew the food (14.3% - 57.1%). As for the psychosocial part, there was an improvement in stress due to problems with oral health (71.4% - 21.4%), embarrassment (50% - 7.1%), sadness (78.6% - 35.7%), avoiding company (57.1% - 14.3%), and avoiding going out (50% - 7.1%). The interviewees also recognized that the old prostheses or the non-use of prostheses represents a problem in the life of these individuals. Conclusion:The study concludes that the use of prostheses promotes a favorable impact on the lives of their patients