Dental Care for Pneumonia Prevention
(NHOralHealth Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on dental care to prevent pneumonia and improve health outcomes.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Extending Basic Dental Care to Nursing Home Residents for pneumonia prevention?
Is the dental care treatment for pneumonia prevention safe for humans?
How does the treatment 'Extending Basic Dental Care to Nursing Home Residents' differ from other treatments for pneumonia prevention?
This treatment is unique because it focuses on improving oral hygiene through regular tooth and gum brushing, using a chlorhexidine oral rinse, and ensuring proper feeding positions to prevent pneumonia, rather than relying on medications. It emphasizes the role of oral care in reducing pneumonia risk among nursing home residents.69101112
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to learn if dental infection control treatment delivered to older adult nursing home residents at their place of residence will result in :* improved dental health* reduced risk of pneumonia* better glucose control for diabetic patients compared to the pre-project dental and general health evaluations of residents and the pre-project facility incidence of pneumonia. Dental infection control treatment includes treating gum infections, stopping or slowing decay with fluoride, and assisting residents with effective tooth brushing and denture cleaning daily. Previous studies indicate dental infections can be inhaled and cause pneumonia or make diabetes worse. A shortage of dentists has limited care for nursing home residents. This project will allow dental hygienists and specially trained dental assistants to treat nursing home residents using telehealth methods (computers, cameras, internet, and telephone) to talk and work with dentists in different locations.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for older adult nursing home residents who may have dental health issues like gum disease or tooth abscesses. It aims to help those at risk of pneumonia or with diabetes needing better glucose control. Residents must not be currently receiving similar dental care.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Dental hygienists and EFDA teams provide dental infection control treatment to nursing home residents using telehealth methods
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for periodontal health, pneumonia incidence, and glucose control for one year after treatment
Oral Hygiene Assistance Instruction
Evaluation of an oral hygiene assistance mentoring program for nursing home staff
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Extending Basic Dental Care to Nursing Home Residents
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Lead Sponsor