Keywords
Oral frailty
Current status
Influencing factors
Submitted : 2026-01-25
Accepted : 2026-02-09
Published : 2026-02-24
Abstract
With the accelerated aging process of China’s population, the number of elderly patients with chronic diseases is constantly increasing. As a crucial manifestation of the deterioration of oral health in the elderly, oral frailty not only affects patients’ eating and nutrient absorption but also is closely related to their overall health and quality of life. This article systematically sorts out the domestic and international research results on oral frailty in elderly patients with chronic diseases in recent years, and conducts a review from four aspects: the definition and assessment tools of oral frailty, the prevalence status of oral frailty in elderly patients with chronic diseases, influencing factors, and intervention directions. It aims to provide references for clinical nursing practice and subsequent research, and offer a theoretical basis for reducing the incidence of oral frailty and improving the oral health status of elderly patients with chronic diseases.
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