Effect of Telenursing on Oral Health
The Effect of Telenursing Interventions on Oral Health in Individuals With COPD
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
80 participants
Mar 4, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This research will be conducted using a pre-test and post-test control group experimental design to evaluate the effect of telenursing intervention on oral health in individuals with COPD.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria8
- Participants must have been diagnosed with COPD for at least 6 months,
- receive inpatient treatment in internal medicine and surgical clinics,
- signed the informed consent form to participate in the study,
- have internet access and a mobile device with Android/iOS operating system,
- be able to use a phone,
- ≥ 40 years old,
- have no communication barriers,
- mild (Stage 1), moderate (Stage 2), severe (Stage 3), or very severe (Stage 4) stages according to the GOLD (2023) report.
Exclusion Criteria8
- Those diagnosed with COPD less than 6 months ago,
- Those receiving outpatient treatment,
- Those hospitalized in the intensive care unit,
- Those without internet access and a mobile device with Android/iOS operating system,
- Those who do not have the ability to use a phone,
- Those under 40 years of age,
- Those with communication barriers,
- Those who wish to withdraw from the research/withdraw from participation during the research process,
Interventions
The responsible researcher will provide oral health education to the experimental group via video call during the telenursing intervention. The content of the education will include oral health in adults; the consequences of poor oral hygiene; things to pay attention to in oral health; demonstration of toothbrushing technique; and coping with care-resistant behaviors. Participants' questions regarding oral health will be answered during the call. The oral health education session is planned to last approximately 20 minutes.
Participants in the experimental group will be reminded to perform oral care at least twice a day, every day, and to rinse their mouths with water after using an inhaler. They will also be reminded to schedule a face-to-face meeting one month after the education.
Locations(1)
View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov
For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.
NCT07462221