Trial reportHealth psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association2014
A pilot test of motivational oral health promotion with alcohol-dependent inpatients.
Trial report in Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- One-to-one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018Pooled it
- [Evidence-based psychotherapy of addictive disorders].Der Nervenarzt · 2018Pooled it
- Educational interventions in health services and oral health: systematic review.Revista de saude publica · 2018Pooled it
- Development and Piloting of a Web-based Adaptation of Motivational Interviewing to Promote Oral Health.PEC innovation · 2026Article
- Health Coaching-Based Interventions for Oral Health Promotion: A Scoping Review.Dentistry journal · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveMotivational interviewing (MI) is an effective intervention for improving health behavior in a number of domains, and evidence suggests that it may be useful for promoting oral health. The current pilot study was designed to provide initial evidence that, compared with a didactic control intervention, a brief MI-based intervention (BMI) delivered by dental practitioners can yield greater improvements in oral hygiene, health-care utilization, and health outcomes in a population at heightened risk for oral disease.
methodEither the control intervention or BMI, delivered by a dentist or a dental hygienist, was randomly assigned to 60 individuals in inpatient treatment for alcohol-use disorders. Data were obtained by self-report and by examination at baseline and 4-, 12-, and 24-week follow-up assessments.
resultsBMI participants reported significantly more frequent toothbrushing during follow-up than control participants. No other significant effects were found.
conclusionThese findings indicate that a brief intervention using MI methods can be delivered by dental professionals and has potential utility for promoting improved oral hygiene. Additional research to investigate and further develop MI's potential for promoting oral health appears warranted.
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