Turkish Oral Assessment Sheet for checking mouth health in older adults.
Turkish Validity And Reliability Study Of The Oral Assessment Sheet (OAS)
This project will test whether the Turkish version of the Oral Assessment Sheet works well for people aged 60 and older to check lips, tongue, saliva, swallowing, and voice.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 99 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Necmettin Erbakan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya, Konya) |
| Trial ID | NCT07507864 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The original Oral Assessment Sheet (OAS) will be translated and culturally adapted into Turkish following accepted cross‑cultural guidelines. Adults aged 60 and older who speak Turkish will undergo oral examinations using the Turkish OAS. The study will perform statistical analyses of reliability (e.g., internal consistency, interrater reliability) and validity (e.g., content and construct validity). Results will determine whether the Turkish OAS is a reliable, standardized tool for use in Turkish clinical and research settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Turkish‑speaking adults aged 60 or older who can give written consent and undergo an oral examination.
Not a fit: People with severe cognitive impairment or medical/physical conditions that prevent an oral exam are unlikely to benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians in Turkey would have a standardized, reliable checklist to document and monitor oral health in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: The original OAS has been used internationally and prior translation/validation efforts for similar instruments typically show acceptable reliability, making this a standard but necessary validation step for Turkish use.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 60 years or older * Ability to understand Turkish * Voluntary participation and provision of written informed consent * Ability to undergo oral examination and assessment * Adequate cognitive and psychological status Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who refuse to participate in the study * Individuals who withdraw from the study during the research process * Individuals with severe cognitive impairment preventing completion of the assessment * Individuals with conditions preventing oral examination
Where this trial is running
Konya, Konya
- Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry — Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Neslihan Altuntaş Yılmaz, PhD — Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Sevde Sezer Yalçın, PT (Physiotherapist)
- Email: sevdesez3@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 530 977 47 23
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.