Research progress of oral health literacy in elderly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
LUO Yao
KONG Xiaoyan
YANG Jie
LI Shuang
PENG Yueming
Abstract：Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition in China.With the intensification of population aging,oral health issues among elderly COPD patients have become increasingly promi‐nent.This article provides a review of the conceptual definition and assessment tools for oral health literacy,as well as the oral health literacy levels,influencing factors,and intervention strategies for elderly COPD patients.It aims to offer in‐sights for improving oral health literacy among elderly COPD patients and optimizing oral health management strategies.
Keywords：COPDoral health literacyevaluation toolreview
Publication Date：2026-02-25
Online Publishing Date：2026-03-19(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 120-124 )