Effect of using a messaging appon improving oral hygiene and compliance in orthodontic patients: A randomized controlstudy
试验速览
- 阶段
- 4 期
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 40
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- The outcome measures of the study were improvements in oral
研究概览
简要总结
Several studies have explored the role of digital communication technologies, such as text
messages and mobile apps, in improving patient compliance and treatment outcomes in
healthcare and orthodontics. Research highlights that timely reminders can significantly
enhance attendance, adherence to treatment protocols, and self-care behaviors. For
instance, mobile-based systems have proven effective in managing chronic conditions like
hypertension and HIV, showcasing their potential in patient education and engagement.
In orthodontics, the use of short message services (SMS) and apps like WeChat,WHATSAPP has shown
promise in improving oral hygiene, reducing missed appointments, and shortening the
duration of treatment. Text reminders and educational content have been reported to
positively influence patients’ adherence to oral hygiene practices and reduce orthodontic
treatment complications, such as bracket bond failures. However, while some studies have
demonstrated improved outcomes with these interventions, others emphasize the need for
skill-based training in addition to reminders to achieve sustainable behavioral changes.
This growing body of evidence underscores the importance of integrating digital tools in
orthodontic practice to enhance patient compliance and overall treatment efficiency.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Computer generated randomization
- 盲法
- Participant and Outcome Assessor Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 12.00 Year(s) 至 26.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •adolescents or adults of age group 12-26 years admitted for orthodontic treatment having access to a mobile phone orthodontic treatment with fixed appliance and single-phase treatment , non extraction treatment, •no previous orthodontic treatment, •no chronic usage of analgesic medications, •no previous pain-related pathology or disease, •Patients with permanent dentition.
排除标准
- •did not use smartphone that could install WhatsApp preferred lingual or invisible bracket less technique.
- •were planned for a multiphase treatment, like combined orthodontic-orthognathic treatment.
结局指标
主要结局
The outcome measures of the study were improvements in oral
时间窗: at baseline(T0) (before bonding),1 month(T1) And 6 months(T2).
hygiene compliance among orthodontic patients, assessed through plaque index (PI) and
时间窗: at baseline(T0) (before bonding),1 month(T1) And 6 months(T2).
gingival index (GI) demonstrating the effectiveness of reminders in enhancing oral hygiene
时间窗: at baseline(T0) (before bonding),1 month(T1) And 6 months(T2).
compliance.
时间窗: at baseline(T0) (before bonding),1 month(T1) And 6 months(T2).
次要结局
未报告次要终点