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A Person-centered, Theory-based, Intervention - Method Development Through the Integration of Digital Technology.
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region
Summary
Studies have shown that Swedish adolescents have poor oral hygiene and with high prevalence of gingivitis. Therefore, more effective preventive programs in dental care are needed. The project aims to examine whether a health application and follow-up person-centered digital meetings can serve as support in person-centered and theory-based behavioral interventions to promote and maintain positive oral health habits.
Official title: A Person-centered, Theory-based, Intervention to Enhance Adolescents' Motivation for Adequate Oral Hygiene Behavior - Method Development Through the Integration of Digital Technology.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2026-01
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2025-12-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Person-centered, theory-based, intervention
The person-centered intervention is based on theory of health behavior and includes behavior change techniques (personal goal setting for oral hygiene and oral health, planning, and monitoring of behavior). The dental hygienists use a collaborative communication method inspired by motivational interviewing. This intervention is the most recommended treatment for behavior change in cases of unhealthy lifestyle habits according to the National Guidelines for Dental Care (The National Board of Health and Welfare, 2022). The initial intervention phase includes three visits: Visit 1 (Baseline) - face-to-face (approx. 60 min) Visit 2 (2-3 weeks after baseline) - face-to-face (approx. 40 min) Visit 3 (10-12 weeks after baseline) - digital (approx. 30 min) After 6 months, a follow-up is conducted (Visit 4 - face-to-face, approx. 40 min). Between 6 and 12 months (maintenance phase), one digital meeting is offered to support maintenance of new/positive oral hygiene habits.
Locations (1)
Folktandvården Västra Götaland
Gothenburg, Sweden