Trial reportGerodontology2021
Care partner-assisted intervention to improve oral health for older adults with cognitive impairment: A feasibility study.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Moderating Effects of Oral Bacteria and Tooth Loss on Cognitive Performance.JDR clinical and translational research · 2026Article
- Behavior change techniques in a care partner-assisted oral health intervention for people with mild dementia: a secondary mixed-methods analysis.Innovation in aging · 2026Article
- Insights from recruiting individuals with mild dementia and care partners for a multi-site oral hygiene intervention.Aging and health research · 2025Article
- Assessment of Management Strategies and Oral Health Challenges in Elderly Patients With Cognitive Impairment in Long-Term Care Facilities: An Original Research.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
- Validity of the Oral Hygiene Ability Instrument (OHAI).Gerodontology · 2025Article
- Comprehensive Strategies for Preventive Periodontal Care in Older Adults.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Association between periodontal disease and age-related cognitive impairment: a narrative review.BMC oral health · 2025Review
- Feasibility study to improve oral health in older adult patients using visiting nursing services: A pilot study.PloS one · 2024Article
- Comparing the Experiences of Participants With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia During an Oral Health Intervention.Innovation in aging · 2023Article
- Oral Health, Diabetes, and Inflammation: Effects of Oral Hygiene Behaviour.International dental journal · 2022Article
- Care partners experience of an oral health intervention for individuals with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia using behavior change technique: A qualitative study.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesOlder adults with cognitive impairment often experience poor oral health outcomes due to inadequate oral hygiene practices. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a care partner-assisted intervention to improve the oral hygiene of community-dwelling older adults with cognitive impairment. MATERIAL AND
methodsThe 6-month intervention included 25 older adults with mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment, who were randomly assigned to Treatment Group 1 or Treatment Group 2. Treatment Group 1 (n = 7) received an educational booklet. Treatment Group 2 (n = 18) received a booklet, a tailored care plan for the participants with cognitive impairment and the care partner received four coaching sessions to learn to facilitate good oral hygiene. Both groups received electric toothbrushes. The study consisted of a 3-month active intervention and 3-month maintenance phase. The outcomes of gingival index, plaque index and overall oral health status based on the Oral Health Assessment Tool were measured at baseline, 3 months (end of active intervention) and 6 months of the study.
resultsThis study had very low dropout rate. Participants' oral hygiene improved in this study. In comparison to Treatment Group 1, participants in Treatment Group 2 had a greater reduction in plaque level and gingival inflammation, and greater improvement in overall oral health status.
conclusionThis study demonstrates the feasibility of this intervention designed to improve the oral health of persons with cognitive impairment and it lays the foundation for using this protocol in a future large randomised clinical trial.
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