title: Factors affecting institutionalized older peoples' self-perceived dry mouth.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to determine the factors affecting institutionalized older peoples' self-perceived dry mouth.
  
  
  METHODS
  This cross-sectional study was conducted on elderly residents at 22 long-term care facilities. A total of 165 questionnaires were returned from 13 senior citizen welfare institutions (SCWIs) and nine nursing homes. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the data obtained.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results showed that the type of long-term care (LTC) facility, regular oral examinations, wearing dentures, and the ability to chew sticky foods affected self-perceived dry mouth. This study determined an association between the type of LTC facility where the participants lived and self-perceived dry mouth.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results indicated the importance of providing oral care in order to improve and prevent dry mouth among institutionalized older people living in SCWIs who do not undergo regular oral examinations, wear dentures, and have difficulty chewing sticky foods.
authors.affiliation: Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung City, Taiwan, ROC, yc5780@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Ying-Chia
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Chiao-Lee
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: Ching-Sung
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Ho
authors.forename: Shou-Jen
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lan
authors.forename: Wen-Yi
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Yia-Wung
authors.initials: YW
authors.lastname: Liang
authors.forename: Yen-Ping
authors.initials: YP
authors.lastname: Hsieh
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003778:Dentures; D003945:Diagnosis, Oral; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D008409:Mastication; D009735:Nursing Homes; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care; D057566:Self Report; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000209:etiology*