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Thiemann L, Katzschner M, Hanna G, Kruse AB, Vach K, Ratka-Krüger P, Woelber JP. Oral-hygiene-related self-efficacy in periodontal therapy: A 4-year longitudinal study. J Clin Periodontol 2024. [PMID: 39048326 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.14043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
Abstract
AIM Oral hygiene-related self-efficacy (OHSE) describes one's confidence to successfully execute oral hygiene behaviour. The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term course of OHSE in patients during initial periodontal therapy (IPT) and supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) and its association with clinical parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients diagnosed with periodontitis, undergoing either IPT or SPT, were evaluated at two timepoints. Clinical examination included pocket probing depths (PPDs), clinical attachment loss (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI). Patients' OHSE was assessed with a questionnaire. Statistical analyses included t-tests and linear regression models. RESULTS Ninety-eight patients from an initial group of 201 patients were evaluated after 4 years. The overall OHSE score increased significantly in the IPT group (mean 11.65 ± 15.6, p = .001). The increase in the OHSE category 'interdental cleaning' was significantly correlated with a decrease in the number of pockets requiring treatment (Spearman correlation rs = -.2349, p = .022) and periodontal inflamed surface area (PISA) (rs = -.2099, p = .042). CONCLUSIONS Patients under IPT showed a significant increase of OHSE compared to those under SPT. Improved OHSE, particularly in interdental cleaning, appears to be associated with sustained success of periodontal therapy.
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- L Thiemann
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Private Practice, Demmin, Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Policlinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology, and Pediatric Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Muñoz-Sepúlveda F, Acevedo C, Mariño R, Sanzana-Luengo C, Navarro P, Beltrán V. Translation and validation into Spanish of the oral health self-efficacy scale in Chilean older adults. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:118. [PMID: 38245718 PMCID: PMC10799359 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-03889-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Population ageing poses a challenge to improving the well-being of older adults, particularly in terms of oral health. Promoting self-efficacy in oral health behaviours is crucial for maintaining this population's health and quality of life. The Oral Health Self-Efficacy Scale (OHSES) has been widely used to assess dental self-efficacy and is considered comprehensive and reliable. However, there is a need to validate OHSES for Spanish-speaking older adults. This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the translated questionnaire for use in the older Chilean population. METHODS A sample of 188 older adults, aged 60 years and above residing independently in the community, were recruited by accessing databases from the National Senior Citizen Service and various community organisations within the region of La Araucanía. The participants underwent comprehensive oral examinations and oral health interviews, focusing on variables such as OHSES, Oral health-related quality of life (OHIP-14Sp), assessment of remaining teeth, knowledge and attitudes toward oral health, and sociodemographic characteristics. The validity of the translated questionnaire was assessed through translation and cross-cultural adaptation, cognitive debriefing, and face and content validation. The psychometric properties of the questionnaire were evaluated through measures of internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha), content validity (Content validity index), construct validity (factor analysis and Pearson correlation analysis), and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation). RESULTS The Spanish version of OHSES demonstrated adequate face and content validity. The confirmatory factor analysis confirmed a two-factor scale with 7 items for a better fit. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.821) and acceptable test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.411). Correlations were found between the OHSES score, the number of remaining teeth, knowledge and attitudes towards oral health, and the OHIP-14Sp (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS This study confirms the validity of the Spanish version of the Oral Health Self-Efficacy Scale for older adults in Chile. The scale is expected to be helpful in assessing self-efficacy in dental interventions and collecting data for international comparisons. This research opens new dimensions in patient-reported assessment of oral health.
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- Fernanda Muñoz-Sepúlveda
- Master Program in Dental Science, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 4811230, Chile
- Clinical Investigation and Dental Innovation Center (CIDIC), Dental School and Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT-BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 4811230, Chile
- Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging (CIES), Santiago, Chile
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- Clinical Investigation and Dental Innovation Center (CIDIC), Dental School and Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT-BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 4811230, Chile
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- Melbourne Dental School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia
- Center for Research in Epidemiology, Economics and Oral Public Health (CIEESPO), Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 4811230, Chile
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- Postgraduate Program in Oral Rehabilitation, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 4811230, Chile
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- Research Center for Dental Sciences (CICO), Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 4811230, Chile
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco, 4811230, Chile
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- Clinical Investigation and Dental Innovation Center (CIDIC), Dental School and Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT-BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 4811230, Chile.
- Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging (CIES), Santiago, Chile.
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