兰州大学循证社会科学交叉创新实验室 Innovation Laboratory of Evidence-based Social Sciences,Lanzhou University

Oral Health Statuses of Children and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Umbrella Review.

2023-12-22


     
     This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the oral health statuses of children and adults within the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population through an umbrella review approach. The prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease, and associated variables were investigated across selected studies. A systematic search was conducted across databases including PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Science Citation Index, Science Direct, Web of Science, MEDLINE, and Wiley Online Library to identify relevant studies. The assessed variables included dental caries prevalence, periodontal disease prevalence, oral hygiene indicators, and the necessity of dental treatment. The pooled prevalence rates, odds ratios, and standardized mean differences were calculated where applicable. The pooled prevalence of dental caries among ASD individuals ranged from 60.6% to 67.3%, while the periodontal disease prevalence ranged from 59.8% to 69.4%. High rates of dental treatment under general anesthesia were reported. Heterogeneous dental caries and periodontal disease prevalence rates were identified, highlighting the need for collaboration and preventive care. Several studies also reported higher prevalence rates of dental trauma and self-inflicted oral injuries among individuals with ASD. However, the review also identified significant methodological limitations in the included studies, including inconsistency in oral health assessment methods and potential bias. The necessity for targeted policies due to high prevalence rates and the requirement for integrated care systems in high DMFT regions were also observed. The umbrella review synthesized diverse findings, revealing variations in dental caries and periodontal disease prevalence among ASD individuals. This review underscores the need for tailored interventions and policies to address oral health disparities. It highlights the necessity of integrated care systems, methodological improvements, and longitudinal studies to comprehensively address the multifaceted oral health challenges within the ASD population.
   

研究类型
系统评价再评价
人群
混合人群
主题
["口腔卫生","弱势人群卫生"]
国家
Qatar
关键词
autism spectrum disorder; dental caries; dental treatment; integrated care; oral health; periodontal disease; policy formulation; prevalence; umbrella review.
来源期刊
J Clin Med
发布日期
2023-12-22
全文链接
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10780292/
相关网址
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38202066/
DOI
10.3390/jcm13010059
作者
Mohammad Shakil Ahmad Muhammed Hamza Molla Sadiya Ahmad Riyaz Ahamed Shaik Mohammad Miraj Waqas Sami