Effect of poor oral health status at hospital admission on in-hospital outcomes of older patients with aspiration pneumonia

Key summary points Aim To examine whether oral health status at admission would be a useful indicator of in-hospital outcomes. Findings This study found that poor oral health status at admission was associated with a longer length of hospital stay after adjusting for age, sex, and functional oral intake scale scores. Message Oral health status is critical in preventing the onset of and treating aspiration pneumonia.