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Table 4 OHIP-14 scale entries that negatively impacted patients (N = 281)

From: Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices and oral health-related quality of life among stroke inpatients: a cross-sectional study

Dimensions

Items

N (%)

Diminished independence

1 Affects pronunciation

5(1.8%)

11 Easily lose temper with others

0

12 Difficult to complete daily tasks

1(0.4%)

13 Feeling that life is less satisfying

1(0.4%)

14 Can't do anything

1(0.4%)

Psychological discomfort

5 Feeling uncomfortable in front of other people

5(1.8%)

6 Feeling nervous and uneasy

1(0.4%)

10 Having embarrassing moments

0

Discomfort in physical functioning

7 Dissatisfied with your diet

7(2.5%)

8 Stopped in the middle of a meal

3(1.1%)

9 Not being able to rest well

3(1.1%)

Pain and discomfort of the mouth

2Taste sensation becomes worse

4(1.4%)

3 Experiencing significant pain

38(13.5%)

4 Eating anything is uncomfortable

28(10%)