A randomised feasibility trial of an intervention involving mental health support workers as link workers to improve dental visiting in people with severe mental illness: The Mouth Matters in Mental Health Study.

Jasper Palmier-Claus; Abigail Morris; Paul French; Robert Griffiths; Vishal R. Aggarwal; Katherine Berry; Efstathia Gkioni; Rebecca Harris; Louise Laverty; Fiona Lobban; Sarah Procter; David Shiers; Chris Lodge; Girvan Burnside

doi:10.3310/gjjp0425

January 1, 2026

A randomised feasibility trial of an intervention involving mental health support workers as link workers to improve dental visiting in people with severe mental illness: The Mouth Matters in Mental Health Study.

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Key Points

This trial aims to evaluate the feasibility of mental health support workers improving dental visit frequency among individuals with severe mental illness.
Involved mental health support workers as link workers
Focused on individuals with severe mental illness
Evaluated dental visiting habits
Findings indicate a potential increase in dental visits among participants
Highlights improvements in dental health accessibility for those with mental health challenges

Implication

Assesses link workers' impact on dental visiting in individuals with severe mental illness, suggesting positive outcomes.

Abstract

This synopsis presents independent research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health and Social Care Delivery Research programme as award number NIHR132853.

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A randomised feasibility trial of an intervention involving mental health support workers as link workers to improve dental visiting in people with severe mental illness: The Mouth Matters in Mental Health Study.

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A randomised feasibility trial of an intervention involving mental health support workers as link workers to improve dental visiting in people with severe mental illness: The Mouth Matters in Mental Health Study.

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