Oral Health Intervention Pilot Study for Individuals With Memory Problems
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cognitive Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 60 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/31/2017 |
| Start Date: | July 2012 |
| End Date: | February 3, 2017 |
Developing a Caregiver-assisted Oral Health Intervention for Individuals With Memory Problems
The purpose of this study is to pilot test an intervention to improve oral health for
individuals with memory problems. The results from this study will assist in developing
prevention and intervention programs aimed at maintaining good oral health, or at least
slowing its deterioration.
individuals with memory problems. The results from this study will assist in developing
prevention and intervention programs aimed at maintaining good oral health, or at least
slowing its deterioration.
This project will involve two phases. The main purpose of Phase 1 is to conduct a focus
group with 6 individuals with mild dementia (IMDs) and their live-in partners (usually
spouse) and conduct in-depth interviews with staff at community organizations (e.g.,
dementia caregiver support group staff) to develop the protocol. Information from Phase 1
will provide input to refine the proposed pilot intervention that will be Phase 2 of this
project. The pilot oral health intervention will last 6 months and will be conducted with up
to ten IMDs and their live-in partners.
group with 6 individuals with mild dementia (IMDs) and their live-in partners (usually
spouse) and conduct in-depth interviews with staff at community organizations (e.g.,
dementia caregiver support group staff) to develop the protocol. Information from Phase 1
will provide input to refine the proposed pilot intervention that will be Phase 2 of this
project. The pilot oral health intervention will last 6 months and will be conducted with up
to ten IMDs and their live-in partners.
Inclusion Criteria:
- A diagnosis of mild dementia within the past year.
- Have at least four natural teeth.
- 60 years and older.
- Living with an informal caregiver who is willing to participate.
- Community-dwelling
- Physically able to brush own teeth.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Edentulism
- Unable to have an oral health evaluation done.
- Sensory or physical problems that prevent participation in the intervention.
- Terminal illness or hospitalization for a psychiatric disorder in the prior year.
We found this trial at
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Durham, North Carolina 27710
(919) 684-8111
Principal Investigator: Bei Wu, Ph.D.
Phone: 919-684-7534
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