Using psychogical theory to design a health promotion intervention delivered by primary care dentists. / Bonetti, D.; Clarkson, Janet; Young, L.; Ramsay, C.
In: Psychology and Health, Vol. 23, No. Supplement 1, 09.2008, p. 70.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Using psychogical theory to design a health promotion intervention delivered by primary care dentists
A1 - Bonetti,D.
A1 - Clarkson,Janet
A1 - Young,L.
A1 - Ramsay,C.
AU - Bonetti,D.
AU - Clarkson,Janet
AU - Young,L.
AU - Ramsay,C.
PY - 2008/9
Y1 - 2008/9
N2 - Background: Little is known about how best to impart oral hygiene advice in primary care. The main objective of this study was to use psychologcal theory to design a health promotion intervention that could be delivered by primary care dentists.<br/><br/>Methods: Design – A cluster RCT. Measures were assessed by questionnaire and by clinical examination at baseline and at eight weeks (+-2 weeks). Participants 50 general dental practitioners across Scotland/489 patients attending for a check-up. Outcome measures –Cognitive: Self-efficacy; Behavioural: Toothbrushing; Clinical: Plaque. Procedure – Dentists in the intervention group delivered oral hygiene advice framed using Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura) and action planning (Gollwitzer). Participants in the control group received<br/>routine care.<br/><br/>Findings: The intervention group had significantly higher self-efficacy (CI=0.01 to 1.8), better timing and method of toothbrushing (CI=1.9 to 4.8; CI¼3.6 to 7.8) and a better clinical outcome (plaque CI=25.7 to 7.7).<br/>Discussion: A simple, theory-based intervention delivered within the constraints of a primary care environment was more effective than routine care in influencing oral hygiene cognitions, behaviour and health.
AB - Background: Little is known about how best to impart oral hygiene advice in primary care. The main objective of this study was to use psychologcal theory to design a health promotion intervention that could be delivered by primary care dentists.<br/><br/>Methods: Design – A cluster RCT. Measures were assessed by questionnaire and by clinical examination at baseline and at eight weeks (+-2 weeks). Participants 50 general dental practitioners across Scotland/489 patients attending for a check-up. Outcome measures –Cognitive: Self-efficacy; Behavioural: Toothbrushing; Clinical: Plaque. Procedure – Dentists in the intervention group delivered oral hygiene advice framed using Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura) and action planning (Gollwitzer). Participants in the control group received<br/>routine care.<br/><br/>Findings: The intervention group had significantly higher self-efficacy (CI=0.01 to 1.8), better timing and method of toothbrushing (CI=1.9 to 4.8; CI¼3.6 to 7.8) and a better clinical outcome (plaque CI=25.7 to 7.7).<br/>Discussion: A simple, theory-based intervention delivered within the constraints of a primary care environment was more effective than routine care in influencing oral hygiene cognitions, behaviour and health.
U2 - 10.1080/08870440802299543
DO - 10.1080/08870440802299543
M1 - Book/Film/Article review
JO - Psychology and Health
JF - Psychology and Health
SN - 0887-0446
IS - Supplement 1
VL - 23
SP - 70
ER -