Developing a Caregiver-assisted Oral Health Intervention for Individuals With Memory Problems
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Sponsor
- Duke University
- Enrollment
- 12
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in oral health
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
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.
Detailed Description
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in oral health
Time Frame: Day 1, 3 months, and 6 months
A licensed dental hygienist will perform an oral health examination at the beginning, mid-point, and end of the intervention, to assess any changes in the subject's teeth and gums.
Secondary Outcomes
- Changes in subjects' self-efficacy(Day 1, 3 months, and 6 months)