RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07000604

Effect of ınhaler Use on Oral Health in COPD Patients

Effect of Inhaler Medication Use on Oral Health in COPD Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Çankırı Karatekin University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

May 30, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oral health education given to individuals diagnosed with COPD and using inhaled medication.


Eligibility

Min Age: 35 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Inclusion Criteria8

  • Diagnosed with COPD for at least 6 months,
  • Outpatient and inpatient,
  • Consent to participate in the research,
  • Not under the age of eighteen,
  • With a metered dose inhaler (MDI) in treatment,
  • No communication barriers,
  • No COPD exacerbation and/or respiratory tract infection,
  • According to the GOLD report; mild (Stage 1), moderate (Stage 2), severe (Stage 3).

Exclusion Criteria7

  • Diagnosed with COPD for less than 6 months,
  • Refused to participate in the research,
  • Treatment without metered dose inhalers (MDIs),
  • Uncommunicative,
  • Those who withdrew from participating in the study during data collection,
  • Not completing the survey,
  • COPD exacerbation and/or respiratory tract infection,

Interventions

OTHERMouth Care Training

Patients will be educated on how to care for their mouths after using inhaled medication.


Locations(1)

Çankiri Devlet Hastanesi

Çankırı, Turkey (Türkiye)

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