Improving adolescents’ periodontal health: evaluation of a mobile oral health App associated with conventional educational methods: a cluster randomized trial

Marchetti, Gisele; Fraiz, Fabián Calixto; Nascimento, Willian Muniz do; Soares, Geisla Mary Silva; Assunção, Luciana Reichert da Silva

doi:10.1111/ipd.12371

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“…This outcome differed from the ndings of Marchetti et al, who revealed knowledge gain and retention in participants exposed to mobile application. These positive results were attributed to the periodic reinforcement of oral health education by the mobile application developed in their study [15].…”

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confidence: 90%

“…The sample size was calculated based on the primary outcome measure, which is the change in the knowledge test score. A minimal sample size of 36 subjects was required on basis of an effect size of 0.4 derived from a previous study [15], with signi cance levels of 5% and 80%. A total of 52 subjects were recruited to allow for potential dropout rates of 40%.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The mobile applications used in educating and motivating orthodontic patients to practise good oral hygiene showed excellent results [14][15][16]. Thus, they could be potentially used as a tool for chairside education and a take-home reference material for partial denture wearers.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Effect of Educational Progressive Web Application on Patient’s Oral and Denture Knowledge and Hygiene: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Lim

Tarib³

et al. 2020

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Background: Patient dental education is crucial for the prevention of oral diseases. Effective conveyance of post-denture delivery instructions is beneficial for promoting good oral and denture hygiene. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a novel progressive web application (PWA) on the patient’s oral and denture knowledge and hygiene. The patient’s acceptance of this new educational approach was also assessed.Methods: A parallel randomised controlled trial was conducted at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. A total of 52 cobalt–chromium removable partial denture wearers aged 25–75 years were randomised into two groups. The participants in the PWA group were educated using PWA, whereas those in the control group were educated verbally, accompanied by a practical demonstration of hygienic procedures. A questionnaire was provided to evaluate the changes in the participants’ knowledge score at baseline, immediately after education and at 3 months after education. A blinded single examiner conducted the clinical assessment of plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) and denture plaque (DP) scores at baseline (D0) and at 1 month (D30) and 3 months after education (D90). The patients’ acceptance of PWA was explored through usage logs and a feedback form. Data were analysed using two-way mixed ANOVA, Mann–Whitney U test and Friedman test.Results: A total of 49 participants were analysed. The PWA and control groups showed significant improvement in knowledge scores and oral and denture hygiene indices (p < 0.001) after education. The PWA group demonstrated lower PI, GI and DP scores than the control group at D30 and D90. However, only the GI was significantly lower (p = 0.008) at D90. In addition, 92% of the participants used PWA at least once after being introduced to it.Conclusions: PWA was effective in improving the patients’ oral and denture knowledge and hygiene. The participants also found it as a useful reference material for denture care. Thus, PWA is a viable option for providing post-denture delivery instructions.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials NCT04358172. Retrospectively registered on 21/04/2020. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04358172

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Effect of Educational Progressive Web Application on Patient’s Oral and Denture Knowledge and Hygiene: A Randomised Controlled Trial

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“…The intervention components varied across the studies. Oral health education was an integral part of each intervention, predominantly given by dental personnel (dentists, 18,24,25,40,42 dental auxiliary 2,19,20,27‐32,37 ) or study investigators 21‐23,26,33‐36,39,41,43‐48 . Education was also provided by teachers, 24,25,40,49 student peers, 24,25,42,50 health education specialists 51 and leaflets/video 37,38,52 (Table 1).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Of the 18 studies (in 23 publications) measuring self‐reported knowledge/attitudes/beliefs or OHRQoL, 2,19,21,24,25,27,28,36‐39,41‐45,47‐49,51 89% of studies found statistically significant positive results versus control 2,21,24,25,28,36‐39,41‐45,47,49,51 . Of the five studies reporting outcomes of behavioural ‘proxy’ measures (Multidimensional Health Locus of Control, self‐efficacy and planning ability, attitudes and intentions, stability of behaviours and stage transitions or components of the Health Belief Model), all reported statistically significant positive results 31,39,44,49,51 …”

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Health promotion interventions to improve oral health of adolescents: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Tsai

Raphael

Agnew

et al. 2020

Comm Dent Oral Epid

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Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion interventions on oral health knowledge, behaviour and status of healthy adolescents. Methods This review included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of oral health promotion interventions targeting adolescents. Primary clinical outcomes (gingival health, plaque scores, caries) and secondary proxy outcomes were evaluated. Meta‐analysis of primary outcomes was conducted where possible, with subgroup analysis based on intervention (comprehensive health promotion and education‐only). Results Thirty‐seven eligible publications reporting on 28 unique RCTs of oral health promotion interventions were included. Quality appraisal of studies ranged from 48% to 96%. Interventions reported ranged from single‐session interventions to community‐wide programmes, including clinical preventive procedures and take‐home products. Half used a health behaviour change theory to inform their intervention. The meta‐analysis pooling of results favoured the intervention over control for all clinical outcomes, except DMFS in the education‐only subgroup. Stronger intervention effects were seen in the comprehensive intervention subgroup than the education‐only subgroup for DMFS (P = .02). This effect was slight, but not as clear in all other clinical categories. The majority of studies reported improvements in oral health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours. More positive outcomes were found with longer programmes, especially for dental caries outcomes. Conclusions Oral health promotion programmes targeting adolescents have the ability to improve clinical oral health outcomes in the short and long term. Programmes should use more behavioural theory‐based interactive and strategic methods, including self‐awareness and the use of the wider community and peers for oral health promotion activities over a longer intervention duration.

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Effectiveness of a New App in Improving Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients: A Pilot Study

Santos¹,

Spinola²,

Carvalho³

et al. 2023

International Dental Journal

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Improving adolescents’ periodontal health: evaluation of a mobile oral health App associated with conventional educational methods: a cluster randomized trial

Abstract: App was effective in increasing knowledge, especially associated with video. The different methods were equally effective for a better standard in oral hygiene.

Cited by 33 publications

References 19 publications

Effect of Educational Progressive Web Application on Patient’s Oral and Denture Knowledge and Hygiene: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Effect of Educational Progressive Web Application on Patient’s Oral and Denture Knowledge and Hygiene: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Health promotion interventions to improve oral health of adolescents: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Effectiveness of a New App in Improving Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients: A Pilot Study

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