In the present study, the investigators aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of community-based oral exercise with LHA intervention on the oral health-related quality of life, oral function and oral self-care behaviors. This randomized controlled trial included LHA group (EG) and leaflet group (CG), respectively. The EG received a four-week one-on-one session by an LHA. Baseline and follow-up data collection were used to collect the data in oral Self-care behaviors, oral hygiene, oral function and quality of life.
Age range
55 Years – 82 Years
Sex
ALL
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Oral health-related quality of life
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 3-month and 6-month after intervention
Swallowing
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention
syllable /pa/, /ta/ and /ka/
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention
Masticatory performance
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention
Saliva flow rate
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention
Perceived dysphagia
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention
Plaque control record (PCR)
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention
Plaque index (PI)
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention
Winkel tongue coating index (WTCI)
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention
Regular dental visit
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention
Brushing ≥2 times/day
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention
Use of interdental brushes
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention
Use of dental floss
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 2-week, 3-month and 6-month after intervention