Stomatognathic Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
This is a two-arm pragmatic randomized clinical trial designed to compare the effectiveness of a teleodontology intervention with the traditional domiciliary dental care strategy conducted by oral hea
Tele-education and personalized guidance: Specific instructions on oral health care, prosthesis management, disease prevention, and recommended practices are provided. This stage includes live demonst
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Both genders. Dentists: Must have an effective bond with the public health service, be hired through a selection process or linked to a multiprofessional residency program, have access to the internet via mobile device or computer with multimedia capabilities, and demonstrate availability to participate in the study, as well as a commitment to performing the proposed activities within the designated timeframe. Older Adults: Aged 60 or older, home-dwelling, monitored by oral health teams from the Family Health Strategy, with access to the internet (preferably via mobile device), and able to comprehend and respond to the proposed questions. For those older adults unable to comprehend and/or respond to the research questions, their caregivers (aged 18 or older) will be included. Caregivers of Older Adults: Whether laypersons or professionals, aged 18 or older, caring for older adults aged 60 or older, either home-dwelling or not, monitored by oral health teams from the Family Health Strategy, with access to the internet and able to comprehend and respond to the proposed questions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Dentists: Those on vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, retirement process, under administrative investigation, or members of inactive teams during the intervention phase of the research. Older Adults: Those who are out of their home at the time of data collection for any reason; those not receiving home visits; residents of Long-Term Care Facilities for the Elderly (ILPI); or those with caregivers younger than 18 years old
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate effectiveness of using teleodontology in monitoring the oral health of homebound older adults, compared to traditional domiciliary care | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the impact of teledentistry on access to oral healthcare, investigating whether the intervention improves accessibility compared to the traditional model.;To investigate the influence of teledentistry on oral health-related quality of life, analyzing its relationship with the self-perception of older adults.;To examine the capacity of teledentistry to identify oral health problems early that require in-person care and manage these conditions remotely.;To analyze user satisfaction, considering the perception of older adults and caregivers regarding the usability and effectiveness of teledentistry compared to traditional care.;To assess the acceptance and perspectives of oral health professionals, such as dentists and oral health teams, regarding the impact of teledentistry on elderly care. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactAna Lucia Ferreira de Mello
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Outcome results
None listed