Table 1.
Percentage of subjects responding always, often and sometimes to each GOHAI item
| GOHAI | % |
|---|---|
| Functional limitationa | 88.9 |
| Trouble biting/chewing food | 44.4 |
| Uncomfortable to swallow | 70.8 |
| Prevented from speaking | 25.0 |
| Pain and discomforta | 84.7 |
| Discomfort when eating | 63.9 |
| Use medication to relieve pain | 11.1 |
| Teeth, gums, sensitive to hot/cold | 33.3 |
| Psychological impactsa | 94.4 |
| Unhappy with appearance | 66.7 |
| Worried or concerned | 36.1 |
| Nervous or self-conscious | 25.0 |
| Uncomfortable eating in front of people | 20.8 |
| Behavioral impactsa | 30.6 |
| Limit kinds or amounts of food | 22.2 |
| Limit contact with others | 6.9 |
Note:
a
The percentage of problems within a dimension was calculated as a percentage of patients having problems with at least one item in a given dimension.
Abbreviation: GOHAI, Geriatric/General Oral Health Assessment Index.