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ArticleBMC oral health2025

Development and validation of the oral management self-efficacy scale (OMSES): a cross-sectional psychometric study in adult patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.

Wanying Su, Xiaowen Feng, Anqi Cai, Wei Xiao, Fang Shen, Cuiyin Peng, Ziwen Ye, Xiaolv Zhong

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Wanying SuDepartment of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-0633-1222
Xiaowen FengDepartment of Nursing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-6684-8834
Anqi CaiDepartment of Nursing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Wei XiaoDepartment of Nursing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China. 2012690440@gzhmu.edu.cn.
Fang ShenDepartment of Nursing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Cuiyin PengDepartment of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Ziwen YeDepartment of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3331-9301
Xiaolv ZhongDepartment of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.

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Nursing Cultivation Research Fund Project of the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University HL202201
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Abstract

objectivesTo develop a Self-Efficacy Scale for Oral Management for adult patients with fixed orthodontic appliances and to test its reliability and validity.

methodsGuided by self-efficacy theory, the initial version of the scale was formed through literature review and expert consultations. A convenience sample of 502 adult patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment was surveyed. Item analysis was conducted to refine the scale, and its validity was assessed through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient and test-retest reliability.

resultsThe scale developed in this study comprises four dimensions: supportive behavior, oral care, dietary restrictions, and positive attitude, with a total of 28 items. The overall Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.92, indicating excellent internal consistency. The test-retest reliability was 0.92, suggesting that the scale is a stable and reliable instrument for assessing oral health self-efficacy in orthodontic patients. The scale also demonstrated good content and construct validity.

conclusionThe scale developed in this study demonstrates good reliability and validity and can be used to assess the oral management self-efficacy levels for adult patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.

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Orthodontic Appliances, FixedSelf EfficacyAdolescentAdultAttitude to HealthCross-Sectional StudiesFactor Analysis, StatisticalFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOral HealthOral HygienePsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesAdult orthodonticsFixed orthodontic appliancesPsychometric validationScale developmentSelf efficacy

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