None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: No intervention required as it is observational study.
Control Intervention1: Nil: No comparator agent as it a survey based questionnaire.
Sponsors
Nil
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Caregivers from old age facilities in city of Mumbai run by Private organization or NGO or Trust or Foundation 2. Who have consented their participation for the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Old age facilities and centers located outside Mumbai. 2. Caregivers who are not willing to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The survey data-points on knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of caregivers of aged care facilities in Mumbai towards the oral health of dependent elderly residentsTimepoint: 1st month- Study conceptualization, expert validation & EC approvals, 2nd month - Pilot testing of both surveys & refinement of items. Mapping & Procuring permissions from old age homes in Mumbai. 3rd & 4th month - Rolling out the surveys among the entire sample size, data collection. 5th month - data analysis, closure report & Publications. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Data evidence to implement national survey on the role of caregivers in oral health maintenance of aged care residenceTimepoint: 6th, 7th, 8th month- scale up, 9th month- oral hygiene awareness strategy formulation, 10th month- beginning | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sramana Das
Indian Dental Association
Outcome results
None listed