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Effect of an Oral Frailty Measures Intervention Programs in Institutionalized Elders
Sponsor: Hangzhou Normal University
Summary
This is a compelling 16-week prospective, double-blind, whole-cluster randomized controlled trial(RCT).This study will recruit 226 older adults over the age of 65.Based on King's goal attainment theory, a program to promote oral health is developed.The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mixed face-to-face and eHealth oral health promotion program for older adults with oral frailty in nursing homes, based on the Theory of Planned Behavior.
Official title: Effect of an Oral Frailty Measures Program in Institutionalized Elders: a Study Protocol of a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
226
Start Date
2024-11-11
Completion Date
2025-11-11
Last Updated
2024-11-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
treatment group
Researchers will collaborate with participants to develop personalized intervention plans, which include physical exercise, oral function training, basic dietary guidance, and detailed oral health knowledge directly related to oral health behaviors. To facilitate better communication and management, a WeChat group will be created to encourage participants to share their daily exercise achievements. In the first week, face-to-face oral function training sessions will be organized for the intervention group at the nursing home activity center. Concurrently, once a week, the intervention group will gather at the nursing home activity center to practice together using illustrated videos. On Wednesdays, educational articles and videos about oral health are sent via text message. On Fridays, a group communication activity is organized to enhance their social connections. Additionally, we will guide elderly participants to master essential internet skills, enabling them to use smartphones to
Contral group
Participants in the control group will receive general lifestyle advice via text message once or twice a week.They will not participate in the intervention\'s fitness routines, online classes, group chats, or films with health educators. Individual workout regimens, goals, or comments are not given by researchers. Participants in the control group\'s complaints or questions will always be answered with basic health information and suggestions. Researchers won\'t ask for individual advice or comments from other professionals.
Locations (1)
Hangzhou Normal University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China