Oral Health Education in Nursing Training Programs in Germany (NCT07584616) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Oral Health Education in Nursing Training Programs in Germany
7,600 participantsStarted 2026-05-06
Plain-language summary
This study aims to assess the current state of oral health education in nursing training programs in Germany. Good oral health is an important component of general health, yet it is often insufficiently addressed in nursing practice and education.
This cross-sectional study uses self-developed standardized online questionnaires to collect data from educational leaders (such as school directors and program coordinators) as well as nursing trainees and students.
The survey examines how oral health topics are integrated into curricula, which content is taught, how teaching is delivered, and how learners assess their own competence and educational needs in this area.
The results of this study will provide a comprehensive overview of current practices and help identify gaps and opportunities to improve oral health education in nursing programs.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years
* Educational leaders (e.g., school directors, curriculum coordinators, or program leads) in vocational nursing schools or primary qualifying nursing degree programs in Germany- OR
* Nursing trainees enrolled in vocational nursing training programs in Germany, OR
* Students enrolled in primary qualifying nursing degree programs in Germany
* Ability to understand German
* Provision of informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \<18 years
* Not belonging to one of the defined target groups
* Inability to understand the German language sufficiently to complete the questionnaire
* No provision of informed consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Curricular Integration of Oral Health Care Content Assessed by a Self-Developed Questionnaire
Timeframe: Day 1
2
Extent of Theoretical Oral Health Care Teaching Assessed by Questionnaire
Timeframe: Day 1
3
Learner Exposure to Oral Health Care Education Assessed by Questionnaire
Timeframe: Day 1
4
Self-Reported Competence in Oral Health Care Assessed by Likert-Scale Questionnaire