Risk prediction models for oral frailty in older adults: a scoping review - Takeaways - DentalSpire

Risk prediction models for oral frailty in older adults: a scoping review

  • By

  • Yongjun Chen

  • Huixian Tang

  • Bo Li

  • Liping Yuan

  • July 10, 2026

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    Oral frailty is linked to systemic functional decline and adverse outcomes in older adults, necessitating accurate risk identification.

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    Seventeen studies were included in the review, primarily cross-sectional and concentrated in China, with varied definitions of oral frailty.

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    Logistic regression was commonly used for model development, while nomograms were typically employed to present prediction tools.

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    Fifteen studies reported internal validation, but only two provided external validation, indicating a high risk of bias across all studies.

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    Future research should focus on prospective multicenter designs, standardized outcome definitions, and external validation for improved applicability.

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Risk prediction models for oral frailty in older adults: a scoping review

  • by Yongjun Chen, Huixian Tang, Bo Li, Liping Yuan

  • July 10, 2026

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