USing rolE-substitutioN In care homes to improve ORal health (SENIOR): a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dental service provision in the care home sector is poor, with little emphasis on prevention. Emerging evidence suggests that the use of Dental Care Professionals (dental therapists and dental nurses) as an alternative to dentists has the potential to improve preventive advice, the provision of care and access to services within care homes. However, robust empirical evidence from definitive trials on how to successfully implement and sustain these interventions within care homes is currently lacking. The aim of the study is to determine whether Dental Care Professionals could reduce plaque levels of dentate older adults (65 + years) residing in care homes.

Methods

This protocol describes a two-arm cluster-randomised controlled trial that will be undertaken in care

SUBMITTER: McKenna G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9386206 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature