Identification of indicators affecting oral health in the elderly

The aim of this study was to identify indicators affecting oral health in the elderly. The present study is an applied and methodically exploratory research. The statistical population of this research is Arka Dental Center in Tehran. The population size is ۲۰ people and the sample size is the same number and the sampling method is the same. In this study, the required data were collected using a pairwise comparison questionnaire. Thus, the questionnaire was designed with ۱۲ questions (criteria) in the form of ۳ variables. In this study, the validity of the questionnaires was confirmed by experts and the incompatibility rate was used to determine the reliability. Given that this rate is higher than ./۱. It shows its reliability. Then, the questions were examined through entropy and Vicor to weight and prioritize the variables with Vicor Behin decision software. The results showed that financial, medical, cultural and personal awareness factors have the greatest impact in this field, respectively.

کلیدواژه ها:

Oral health ، the elderly