Validity and reliability of an oral disease scale in older adults medicated with antihypertensives

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validation study; specialization; forecasting; aged; antihypertensive agents; mouth diseases

Abstract

Introduction: The validation of a risk scale for the prevention of oral diseases in older adults medicated with first-line antihypertensive treatment is necessary for its subsequent application in clinical practice. Objective: To evaluate the validity and reliability of an oral disease risk scale in older adults treated with first-line antihypertensive medications based on expert criteria. Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in the Stomatology service of the June 14th Polyclinic, in the Jobabo municipality, Las Tunas province, between February and May 2024. The population consisted of 24 experts who obtained a medium and high competence coefficient. Cronbach's Alpha coefficient was selected to measure reliability and internal consistency. Likewise, Kendall's concordance coefficient was calculated to determine the degree of agreement among experts. The Chi-square (X²) statistical test was applied with a significance level of α = 0.05. Results: Both the experts' competence coefficient and Cronbach's Alpha reached a value of 0.9. There was a consensus among the experts with a W coefficient = 0.16; p = 0.004. Conclusions: The risk scale constitutes an early warning instrument despite recognizing its limited explanatory power. Its main utility lies in complementing the comprehensive evaluation of the patient alongside other diagnostic criteria, to optimize follow-up and preventive decision-making in polymedicated older adults.

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Author Biographies

Lian Cristino Nuñez Peña, June 14th Polyclinic. Las Tunas University of Medical Sciences.

Doctor in Stomatological Sciences. First-degree Specialist in Comprehensive General Stomatology.  Aggregate Researcher. Instructor. June 14th Polyclinic. Las Tunas University of Medical Sciences. Las Tunas, Cuba.

Liuba González Espangler, Faculty of Stomatology. Santiago de Cuba University of Medical Sciences.

Doctor in Stomatological Sciences. First and Second-degree Specialist in Orthodontics. Master in Dental Emergencies and in Medical Education. Full Professor and Full Researcher. Faculty of Stomatology. Santiago de Cuba University of Medical Sciences. Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.

Ana Ibis Bosch Nuñez, Faculty of Stomatology. Santiago de Cuba University of Medical Sciences. Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.

Doctor in Medical Education Sciences. General Stomatologist. First and Second-degree Specialist in Pharmacology. Master in Natural and Traditional Medicine in Comprehensive Patient Care. Full Professor and Full Researcher. Faculty of Stomatology. Santiago de Cuba University of Medical Sciences. Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.

Lázaro Ibrahim Romero García, Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital. Santiago de Cuba University of Medical Sciences.

Second-degree Specialist in Biostatistics. Master of Science in Epidemiology and Public Health. Aggregate Researcher. Assistant Professor. Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital. Santiago de Cuba University of Medical Sciences. Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.

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Published

2026-05-21

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Nuñez Peña LC, González Espangler L, Bosch Nuñez AI, Romero García LI. Validity and reliability of an oral disease scale in older adults medicated with antihypertensives. Medimay [Internet]. 2026 May 21 [cited 2026 May 23];33:e2728. Available from: https://medimay.sld.cu/index.php/rcmh/article/view/2728

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