Oral care education for home ventilator users
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple oral care education program, delivered through the LINE app, can improve mouth health and quality of life for people who use a non-invasive breathing machine at home.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can speak Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- You use a non-invasive ventilator at home.
- You are able to use the LINE messaging app.
- You can answer questions on your own (no full-time caregiver needed).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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