Effectiveness of motivational interviewing to improve oral hygiene in orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled trial. (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rigau-Gay, Maria-Montserrat; Claver-Garrido, Eduard; Benet, Marta; Lusilla-Palacios, Pilar; Ustrell-Torrent, Josep-Maria
• Is Part Of: Journal of health psychology. Volume 25:Number 13/14(2020)
• Page Start: 2362
• Page End: 2373
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: adolescence -- health behavior -- health education -- randomized controlled trial -- stages of change; Clinical health psychology -- Periodicals; 613.019
• DOI: 10.1177/1359105318793719
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-1053

Abstract

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.