Creating and Testing a New Mouth Assessment Tool for Adults with Oro-Tracheal Intubation in Intensive Care Units

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate a newly developed tool designed to assess the condition of the oral cavity in adult patients who are orally intubated in intensive care units. Oro-tracheal intubation often causes lesions in the mouth and throat, which can affect the patients hospital stay and quality of life. Currently, no assessment tools are specifically adapted for these intubated patients, highlighting the need for a specialized evaluation method. The study involves using the new Mouth Assessment Tool MAT by nurses to evaluate the oral condition of adults undergoing oro-tracheal intubation in intensive care. This tool has been created with input from experts in intensive care, oral health, hygiene, wound healing, and patient partners to ensure relevance and usability in daily nursing practice. The study will assess the tools metrological performance, content validity, construct validity, and reliability at the time of patient inclusion. Participants will be adults in intensive care who are orally intubated. Nurses will use the MAT to assess oral health at inclusion Day 0. Researchers will monitor how well the tool measures oral condition, its validity, and consistency. The study will evaluate the tools ability to support better mouth care protocols and improve patient outcomes by providing accurate assessments. The trial is observational and will continue until October 2028.

Development and Validation of a Mouth Assessment Tool for Orally Intubated Patients in Intensive Care Unit)