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Oral Hygiene Among Portuguese Older Adults

Launched by EGAS MONIZ - COOPERATIVA DE ENSINO SUPERIOR, CRL · Jun 4, 2024

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Trial Information

Current as of March 13, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Oral Hygiene Oral Health Health Motivation Toothbrushing Dental Devices Self Perception

ClinConnect Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two different oral hygiene instruction methods on oral hygiene behavior in older adults. Secondly, we intended to assess the self-perception of oral health changes with each instruction method.

This study was a clinical trial that included a convenience sample of 60 participants attending a university dental hospital (Egas Moniz Dental Clinic, Almada, Portugal).

Data were collected in two phases: The first phase (baseline) consisted of three parts: a questionnaire focusing on the participant's socioeconomic data and oral hygiene behaviors,...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • Being able to speak and understand Portuguese;
  • • Being able to understand and sign an informed consent form;
  • • Being literate and able to comply with the study protocol.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Being edentulous;
  • • Being institutionalized;
  • • Having disabilities such as blindness, deafness, or dementia.

Trial Officials

Inês C Santos, MSc

Principal Investigator

Egas Moniz School of Health & Science

About Egas Moniz Cooperativa De Ensino Superior, Crl

Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL is a distinguished educational institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in healthcare and related fields. Committed to excellence in clinical education and research, the organization plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and collaboration within the medical community. By sponsoring clinical trials, Egas Moniz aims to contribute to the development of new therapies and improve patient outcomes, leveraging its academic expertise and resources to support rigorous scientific inquiry and ethical standards in clinical research.

Locations

Almada, Caparica, Portugal

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Timeline

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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