Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2025, 6(9); doi: 10.25236/AJMHS.2025.060907.
Xiao Libin1, Yang Yun2, Lu Xinran1, Hu Xiuxiu3
1Nanjing Youan Hospital, Nanjing, China
2Department of Stomatology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, China
3Nanjing Jiangning District Second People's Hospital, Nanjing, China
To assess the oral health status of patients with mental disorders and develop scientifically sound oral health management plans along with practical nursing interventions, this study conducted a systematic questionnaire survey among 225 long-term inpatients at a psychiatric hospital in Nanjing. The survey covered basic information, existing oral health issues, oral hygiene habits, and lifestyle factors. Based on the findings, the primary issues stem from the nature of the illness itself, medication side effects, and insufficient systemic support. Given that most patients at this hospital are long-term psychiatric inpatients with prolonged disease duration and extended hospitalization periods, oral health problems are prevalent. Addressing oral health issues should be prioritized, particularly for patients with severe tooth loss. Measures such as health education lectures, enhanced nursing care, regular oral examinations, and timely treatment should be implemented to help patients develop good oral hygiene habits. This will improve their oral health status and safeguard their physical and mental wellbeing.
Hospitalized psychiatric patients, Oral health status, Countermeasure research
Xiao Libin, Yang Yun, Lu Xinran, Hu Xiuxiu. A Study on the Oral Health Status of Long-term Inpatient Psychiatric Patients and Management Strategies. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 9: 42-48. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2025.060907.
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