Perception of older adults by gender before and after comprehensive dental treatment assessed using the GOHAI

Abstract

Alterations within the oral cavity can limit or interfere with the performance of daily activities, both at work and at home. Consequently, the psychosocial impact of oral health problems may affect individuals’ lifestyle and quality of life. The aim of this study was to compare the perception of older adults assessed with the GOHAI index before and after comprehensive dental treatment. The sample consisted of 38 patients 21 men and 17 women aged between 60 and 80 years. This was a longitudinal, comparative, and interventional study. All participants signed an informed consent form and completed the GOHAI survey following anamnesis, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Each patient then received the corresponding comprehensive dental treatment, and several weeks later, the GOHAI survey was administered again in person. No significant differences were found in the comparison of mean scores and standard deviations across GOHAI domains and total scores between genders. The perception before and after comprehensive dental treatment was similar in older male and female adults, indicating that both groups reported the same symptoms prior to and following rehabilitative treatment.