Health Qual Life Out
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Health Qual Life Out · Jul 2015
Cross-cultural measurement equivalence of the 5-level EQ-5D (EQ-5D-5L) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Singapore.
This study aimed to assess the measurement equivalence of the 5-level EQ-5D (EQ-5D-5L) among the English, Chinese, and Malay versions. ⋯ This study provided evidence for the measurement equivalence of the different language versions of EQ-5D-5L in Singapore.
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Health Qual Life Out · Jul 2015
The impact of oral health on the quality of life of nursing home residents.
Good oral health in older residents of nursing homes is important for general health and quality of life. Very few studies have assessed how oral symptoms affect residents' quality of life. ⋯ The burden of oral conditions was considerable. Oral symptoms were very common and were strongly associated with residents' worse OHRQoL. Health promotion programmes are important to help residents maintain an acceptable level of oral health and function.