Effectiveness of motivational interviewing to improve oral hygiene in orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled trial

Maintaining good oral hygiene in patients wearing fixed appliances is a challenge for orthodontics. Conventional education has been demonstrated to be insufficient for the promotion of good oral habits, while motivational interviewing has the potential to facilitate health behavior change. The prese...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2020-11, Vol.25 (13-14), p.2362-2373
Main Authors: Rigau-Gay, Maria-Montserrat, Claver-Garrido, Eduard, Benet, Marta, Lusilla-Palacios, Pilar, Ustrell-Torrent, Josep-Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior change
Clinical trials
Habits
Health Behavior
Health promotion
Humans
Hygiene
Interviews
Motivational Interviewing
Oral Hygiene
Orthodontics
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Summary:Maintaining good oral hygiene in patients wearing fixed appliances is a challenge for orthodontics. Conventional education has been demonstrated to be insufficient for the promotion of good oral habits, while motivational interviewing has the potential to facilitate health behavior change. The present randomized controlled trial with 130 patients aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a single session of motivational interviewing in enhancing oral hygiene in orthodontic patients compared with conventional education alone. Results revealed an immediate improvement in oral hygiene which remained stable throughout the 6-month follow-up.
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105318793719