Objective: Based on the Health Action Process Approach, we tested efficacy of a theory-based program using an online social media platform (Telegram) to promote good oral hygiene behaviour among Iranian adolescents.Design: A three-arm randomized-controlled trial design was used, consisting adolescent only intervention group (A group; n = 253), and mother + M 260), control (n 278).Main outcome measures: Psychosocial variables, toothbrushing behaviour, Visual Plaque Index, Community...

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of WhiteTeeth mobile app, a theory‐based health (mHealth) program for promoting oral hygiene in adolescent orthodontic patients. Methods In this parallel randomized controlled trial, data 132 adolescents were collected during three check‐ups: at baseline (T0), 6‐week follow‐up (T1) and 12‐week (T2). The intervention group was given access to app addition usual care (n = 67). control received only 65). outcomes presence amount dental plaque...

Abstract Objective Authors reported multiple definitions of e-oral health and related terms, used several interchangeably, like mhealth, teledentistry, teleoral medicine telehealth. The International Association Dental Research e-Oral Health Network (e-OHN) aimed to establish a consensus on terminology digital technologies in oral healthcare. Method Crowdsourcing Delphi method this study comprised four main stages. In the first stage, task force created list terms around based literature...

The insertion of fixed orthodontic appliances increases the risk dental caries, particularly in adolescents. Caries can be prevented through good oral health behavior. To support adolescents with and for promoting behavior, we developed a theory- evidence-based mHealth program, WhiteTeeth app.The objective our paper was to describe systematic development content app.For used intervention mapping (IM) approach. In this paper, present results applying first 5 steps IM design an program: (1)...

Adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances are at high risk of developing dental caries. To date, new smartphone technologies have seldom been used to support them in the preventive behavior that can help prevent After an intervention-mapping process, we developed a application (the WhiteTeeth app) for preventing caries through improved oral-health and oral hygiene. The app, which is intended be home, will adolescents perform their self-care behavior. app based on Health Action Process...

Chung-Ying Lina, Janneke F.M. Scheermanb12, Mehdi Yaseric, Amir H. Pakpourde** & Thomas L. Webbfa Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kongb Health, Sports Welfare/Cluster Oral Hygiene, Inholland University Applied Amsterdam, Netherlandsc Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School Public Tehran Medical Tehran, Irand Social Determinants Health Research Center, Qazvin Qazvin, Irane Nursing, Welfare, Jönköping Jönköping, Swedenf Psychology, Sheffield, UK

Background The Health Action Process Approach ( HAPA ) model addresses health behaviours, but it has never been applied to adolescents’ oral hygiene behaviour during fixed orthodontic treatment. Aim This study aimed apply the explain and dental plaque treatment with appliances. Methods In this cross‐sectional study, 116 adolescents appliances from an clinic situated in Almere (the Netherlands) completed a questionnaire assessing behaviours psychosocial factors of model. Linear regression...

To test (a) the effects of an educational intervention about oral hygiene on knowledge mental health nurses, and (b) care in patients with severe illness (SMI).We applied a pretest/posttest design to improvements nurses' SMI patients.The nursing staff's increased significantly after intervention. The improved intervention.Oral can improve basic interventions carried out by collaborating hygienists nurses.

The present study evaluated the association of fear COVID-19 with dental anxiety, oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL), and psychological distress (depression, anxiety stress), as well exploring mediating role in OHRQoL distress.A cross-sectional was conducted among adolescents high schools Qazvin city (Iran) from March-June 2021, recruited through a two-stage cluster sampling method. All completed self-administered survey assessing (i) COVID-19, (ii) depression, stress, (iii) OHRQoL,...

Abstract Objective: The International Association of Dental Research e-Oral Health Network (e-OHN) aimed to establish a consensus on terminology related digital technologies used in oral healthcare. Method: process was comprised four main stages.First, the task force created list terms and definitions around health based literature established panel experts. Second, email-based consultations online meetings were organized with experts confirm an initial set terms. Third, this presented at...

(1) Background: The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of Persian adaptation Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) in Iranian adolescents. (2) Methods: Adolescents with a mean age 15.10 (n = 3197; 47.1% males) were recruited from Qazvin city Iran using stratified cluster random sampling technique. All children completed five-item MDAS and information related background characteristics. Psychometric testing was conducted classical test theory (CTT) Rasch models. For...

The primary aim of the dissertation was to develop and evaluate a smartphone app, WhiteTeeth designed promote good oral health behaviour hygiene among adolescent orthodontic patients between ages 12 16. app's development evaluation guided methodically by intervention mapping (IM). Development thus starts with an analysis problem identification psychosocial factors related it. To identify underlying in our target group, systematic literature review meta-analysis conducted,a cross-sectional...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The insertion of fixed orthodontic appliances increases the risk dental caries, particularly in adolescents. Caries can be prevented through good oral health behavior. To support adolescents with and for promoting behavior, we developed a theory- evidence-based mHealth program, WhiteTeeth app. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> objective our paper was to describe systematic development content <title>METHODS</title> For used intervention mapping (IM) approach. In...