oral hypofunction
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will engage in a 30-minute oral function improvement program during their use of day services. The intervention will be conducted twice a week for eight weeks, totaling 16 sessions.
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Sponsors
Kyushu University
ExaWizards Inc.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will be selected based on the following inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals certified as requiring support level 1 or 2, or care level 1 or 2, who use day services at least twice a week 2. Men and women aged 65 years or older 3. Individuals diagnosed with oral hypofunction 4. Individuals who have provided written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply: 1. Individuals with disorders of the jaw or oral function, or those currently undergoing treatment for such conditions 2. Individuals diagnosed as requiring dental treatment that may affect oral function during the intervention period 3. Individuals diagnosed with dementia 4. Individuals who cannot undergo body composition measurement using bioelectrical impedance analysis due to the presence of a pacemaker, prosthetic limb(s), or similar devices 5. Individuals who do not consume food orally 6. Individuals who are unable to participate in the pre- and post-intervention assessments 7. Any other individuals deemed unsuitable for participation by the study dentist
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement rate of oral hypofunction | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactShinsuke Mizutani
Kyushu University OBT Center, Faculty of Dental Science
Outcome results
None listed