Can caregiver training improve nursing home residents' oral health?
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if teaching caregivers how to help with oral hygiene improves residents' quality of life related to their mouth and teeth. It may benefit you if you live in a nursing home and are able to understand and answer questions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You are currently living full-time in a nursing home.
- You have been in the nursing home full-time for at least 3 months.
- You are mentally independent (a recent memory and thinking test score of 20 or higher).
- You speak and understand French.
- You agree to take part and can sign a form saying you don't object.
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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