This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a talking pen audio-interactive technology integrated with an oral frailty delay care program for community-dwelling older adults in rural agricultural regions of Chiayi County, Taiwan. The intervention is designed to improve oral function, physical health, and mental well-being. Bilingual (Mandarin and Taiwanese) teaching materials on oral frailty care will be developed. Usability and satisfaction testing will be conducted with older adults at local community bases. A quasi-experimental design will be implemented with 10 participants, who will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive the oral frailty care program with talking pen audio-interactive technology, while the control group will continue with regular community activities. Outcomes, including oral function, physical performance, and mental health, will be measured at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. This study seeks to provide evidence for innovative, accessible, and sustainable approaches to oral frailty prevention in rural elderly populations.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Participants in the intervention group will receive a structured oral frailty delay care program integrated with talking pen audio-interactive technology. The program includes bilingual (Mandarin and Taiwanese) teaching materials with audio support to enhance comprehension and engagement. Training sessions will focus on oral frailty prevention, oral function exercises, and related health education. The intervention is delivered over 3 to 6 months, with outcomes measured at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.
Change in Anterior Tongue Pressure
Maximum tongue pressure at the anterior tongue will be assessed using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI). Each participant will perform 3 trials with 1-2 minutes rest between trials. The maximum value across 3 trials will be recorded as Pmax.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months
Change in Posterior Tongue Pressure (Pmax)
Maximum tongue pressure at the posterior tongue will be assessed using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI). Each participant will perform 3 trials with 1-2 minutes rest between trials. The maximum value across 3 trials will be recorded as Pmax.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.
Change in Lip Muscle Pressure (Pmax)
Maximum tongue pressure at the lip muscles will be assessed using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI). Each participant will perform 3 trials with 1-2 minutes rest between trials. The maximum value across 3 trials will be recorded as Pmax.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.
Change in Orbicularis Oris Pressure (Pmax)
Maximum tongue pressure at the orbicularis oris will be assessed using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI). Each participant will perform 3 trials with 1-2 minutes rest between trials. The maximum value across 3 trials will be recorded as Pmax.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.
Change in Oral Moisture
Oral moisture will be assessed using a moisture-checking device placed on the tongue surface. Higher values indicate better salivary condition.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months
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