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Psychological intervention based on a specified psychological model/theory (to increase adherence to oral hygiene instructions) vs attention control: Plaque
- 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
- attention control
- Outcome
- Plaque
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 Attention control (attention/contact without an active psychological intervention) Plaque score · 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 | Weinstein 1996 reported that the psychological intervention led to improvements in plaque score greater than that noted in the attention control group; however the sample size in each arm was very small (n=5) and the… | 2 studies | 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 |
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How reviews are matched to this question
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