Effect of Telenursing on Oral Health

Summary

This research will be conducted using a pre-test and post-test control group experimental design to evaluate the effect of telenursing intervention on oral health in individuals with COPD.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants must have been diagnosed with COPD for at least 6 months,
* receive inpatient treatment in internal medicine and surgical clinics,
* signed the informed consent form to participate in the study,
* have internet access and a mobile device with Android/iOS operating system,
* be able to use a phone,
* ≥ 40 years old,
* have no communication barriers,
* mild (Stage 1), moderate (Stage 2), severe (Stage 3), or very severe (Stage 4) stages according to the GOLD (2023) report.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those diagnosed with COPD less than 6 months ago,
* Those receiving outpatient treatment,
* Those hospitalized in the intensive care unit,
* Those without internet access and a mobile device with Android/iOS operating system,
* Those who do not have the ability to use a phone,
* Those under 40 years of age,
* Those with communication barriers,
* Those who wish to withdraw from the research/withdraw from participation during the research process,

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