Question · asked by 1 review
Psychological intervention based on a specified psychological model/theory (to increase adherence to oral hygiene instructions) vs usual care or no treatment: Self-efficacy beliefs (tooth brushing)
- Population
- Adults (aged 18 or over) diagnosed with periodontal disease (gingivitis or periodontitis)
- Intervention
- Psychological intervention based on a specified psychological model/theory (to increase adherence to oral hygiene instructions)
- Comparison
- usual care or no treatment
- Outcome
- Self-efficacy beliefs (tooth brushing)
What each review found
Current versions only| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Psychological intervention based on a specified psychological model/theory (to increase adherence to oral hygiene instructions) vs No (active) intervention (usual/standard dental care or no-treatment control) Self-efficacy beliefs (tooth brushing) · Adults (aged 18 or over) diagnosed with periodontal disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal… (2007) · Cochrane All outcomes | Stewart 1996: the psychological intervention had no discernible effect on self efficacy beliefs concerning tooth brushing; the data on perceived self efficacy for tooth brushing were not analysed due to ceiling effects… | 1 study · 117 participants | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases 2007 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2004-12 | Not listed | Not assessed |
How reviews are matched to this question
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