Halitosis, or oral malodor, refers to the condition characterized by unpleasant odors emanating from the oral cavity. The Impact of halitosis can occur both individually and socially. Halitosis
Conditions
Interventions
The older who aged over 60 years old who living in a Thai nursing home that have a self-perceived halitosis.
Screening
Self-perceived Halitosis subjected
Sponsors
Thai Red Cross Society
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria 1. The patients aged 60 years or older living in Ban Bang Khae Social Welfare Development Center for Older Persons, Bangkok, Thailand. 2. All participants must have a stable systemic disease status (ASA I-III according to the classification of the American Society of Anesthesiologists).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria 1. Patient who is unable to collect the collecting data. 2. Patient who refuses to the investigation protocol.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| prevalence of self-perceived halitosis Assessment date percentage | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oral Health Impact Profile Assessment date Mean score,associated factors of self-perceived halitosis Assessment date factors | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactAnya Siritham
Relief and Community Health Bureau
Outcome results
None listed