Program of Community Oral Function Enhancement

The purpose of this study examined the effects of oral exercise on oral function among older adults in Taiwan, focusing on gender-related outcome differences.

Seventy-seven community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and above participated in a six-week oral exercise program, performed before each meal.

After six-week, the participants were examed the salivary secretion, swallowing ability (RSST), oral diadochokinesis, bite force, quality of life (assessed by OHIP-14) and EAT-10.

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Key information

Conditions

Oral Hypofunction Deglutition Disorders Digestive System Diseases Esophageal Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Pharyngeal Diseases

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Taipei, 112, Taiwan

About this study

Objective: Elderly individuals with systemic diseases and disabilities face an elevated mortality risk, with oral functional decline further contributing to both oral and systemic health challenges. Given the rising prevalence of reduced oral function in older adults, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of oral exercise training on improving oral function and preventing functional decline. Additionally, the study examines potential gender differences in response to the intervention.

Methods: Seventy-seven community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and above participated in a six-week oral exercise program, performed before each meal. The study measured changes in oral function post-intervention.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

over the age of 65

Exclusion criteria

incomplete data
failed to perform the assigned daily exercise
unable to adhere to the protocol and steps outline in the oral exercise video

Treatment and study plan

oral exercise

Behavioral

The oral exercise protocol included several physical components, namely neck and shoulder stretching, cheek puffing exercises, tongue exercises, salivary gland massage, and oral diadochokinesis.

Primary outcomes

Oral Function Improvement Through Oral Exercise: Gender Differences in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Time frame: six weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Oral Function Improvement Through Oral Exercise: Gender Differences in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Jan 27, 2025
Registry last updated: Jan 27, 2025

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