Comparison of three forms of teaching - a prospective randomized pilot trial for the enhancement of adherence

International Journal of Dental Hygiene
Claus H ReinhardtK Klein

Abstract

Adherence of young adults to preventive programmes is low. The following study compares three different educational concepts to increase toothbrushing adherence in young adults. Nine vocational school classes (157 young adults) were randomly assigned to three different 60-min approaches: (I) Education by a dentist, (II) Peer-teaching and (III) 'Adherence triangle concept' uniting dentists, teachers and participants as equal partners in intervention planning combined with peer teaching. Follow-up was 1 week for approaches I and II, and 1 week, 3 and 9 months for approach III. Adherence was defined as reported change from the childhood toothbrushing technique to adult technique. Adherence was evaluated using anonymous questionnaires and by diary analysis. After instruction, 90% of participants (approaches I-III) showed the desired behaviour in practice and theory. Reported adherence after 1 week with approach I was 28.5%, with approach II 39% and with approach III 95%. Prolonged follow-up of approach III yielded 76% after 3 months and 68% after 9 months. Adherence using approach III was significantly higher (P ≤ 0.001) than using approach I and II after 1 week. Adherence rates with approach III after 9 months were still higher th...Continue Reading

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