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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an individualized oral health intervention on the behaviours of family caregivers and their care recipients.

July 11, 2026GerodontologyOpen Access

The Effect of an Individualized Oral Health Intervention on Oral Health‐Related Behaviours Among Family Caregivers and Care Recipients

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SRS. RazzaqUniversity of Eastern Finland TVTarja VälimäkiUniversity of Eastern Finland INIrma NykänenUniversity of Eastern Finland

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Randomized trial shows improved oral health behaviors in family caregivers and care recipients, suggesting effective tailored interventions.

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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an individualized oral health intervention on the behaviours of family caregivers and their care recipients.
Randomized controlled trial with follow-up at 12 months.
Intervention included personalized guidance on oral hygiene for family caregivers aged ≥ 65 years.
Participants consisted of family caregivers and care recipients from Eastern Finland.
Intervention group showed an increased likelihood of using dishwashing liquid for cleaning dentures (OR: 4.3, 95% CI: 1.9-10.1).
Care recipients using dishwashing liquid for dentures also improved significantly (OR: 7.2, 95% CI: 2.3-22.7).
No significant effect noted on frequency of tooth brushing or denture cleaning among participants.

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Razzaq et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51e019c18d7f28ca500b44 https://doi.org/10.1111/ger.70104

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Randomized trial shows improved oral health behaviors in family caregivers and care recipients, suggesting effective tailored interventions.

The Effect of an Individualized Oral Health Intervention on Oral Health‐Related Behaviours Among Family Caregivers and Care Recipients

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The Effect of an Individualized Oral Health Intervention on Oral Health‐Related Behaviours Among Family Caregivers and Care Recipients

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