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: Observed flossing skill
- 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
- Observed flossing skill
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) Observed flossing skill · Adults (aged 18 or over) diagnosed with periodontal disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) · 4 months Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal… (2007) · Cochrane All outcomes | Little 1997 observed and rated participants on flossing skill; Analysis of Covariance found a significant difference favouring the intervention group. | 1 study · 107 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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