Iowa nursing facility oral hygiene (INFOH) intervention: A clinical and microbiological pilot randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose/aim

The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate feasibility and gather initial data for a definitive study to test the clinical and microbiological effectiveness of a nursing facility (NF) customized oral hygiene protocol, intended to be delivered by dental hygienists and NF personnel.

Materials and methods

A convenience sample of 8 Eastern Iowa NFs was recruited, and each NF was assigned to one of three intervention groups: (1) control (current oral hygiene practice), (2) educational program only, and (3) educational program plus 1% chlorhexidine varnish monthly application. Demographic information, systemic health data, patient centered data, oral health data, and microbiology samples were collected at baseline and after 6 months.

Results

Recruitment respons

SUBMITTER: Marchini L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6246798 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature