to find method of tooth brushing among children who cannot speak and hear and are studying in schools at south coorg

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/03/041449
• Lead Sponsor: coorg institute of dental sciences

Brief Summary

Assessment and medical attention is required evaluate and improvise the quality of life of disabled children. Prevalence of deaf and dumb children in India is 10.8 and 6.8 in urban and rural areas respectively. limitations in communication might be the primary cause of deaf and dumb children oral neglect. People with disabilities deserve the same opportunity of health care as that of the normal healthy individuals. when diagnosing oral health status of the target population, health professionals should ensure that the child’s caregivers have demonstrated an understanding of the condition, its consequences and the recommended treatment, Thus assessment of oral hygiene status of deaf and dumb children and their brushing practices needs to be done, to come up with a preventive strategy.

A descriptive cross sectional study will be conducted among institutionalized deaf and dumb children of age group 6 to 13 years, to evaluate the oral hygiene status. Research will be carried out at the institution with the consent from authorities. A questionnaire will be made with the guidance of subject experts and it will be validated by clinical psychologist. Study will contain 2 parts, recording oral hygiene status of students and assessing the brushing practices of the children using a questionnaire. Collected data will be statistically analysed and results will be published.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2022-03-25
• Study Start: 2022-04-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Speech and hearing impaired children with consent of the institution will be included in this study.

Exclusion Criteria

Speech and hearing impaired children not interested in participating in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
evaluation of the oral hygiene status and Assessment of brushing practises of the institutionalized speech and hearing impaired children at South Coorg	4 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
preventive strategy for advanced brushing techniques beneficial for deaf and dumb population	6 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

coorg institute of dental sciences; 🇮🇳 Kodagu, KARNATAKA, India

coorg institute of dental sciences

🇮🇳Kodagu, KARNATAKA, India

DrNiveditha M

Principal investigator

8904470238

niveditha.mohan15@gail.com