Open AccessChallenges and Solutions for Improved Oral Health: Examples from Motivational Interviewing Trials
Author(s) -
Jamieson L.M.,
Garcia R.I.,
Sohn W.,
Albino J.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
jdr clinical & translational research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.86
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 2380-0852
pISSN - 2380-0844
DOI - 10.1177/2380084419894575
Subject(s) - motivational interviewing , disadvantaged , intervention (counseling) , interview , oral health , psychology , disease , medicine , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , family medicine , psychiatry , sociology , political science , anthropology , law , pathology
Knowledge Transfer Statement: Irrespective of country, socially disadvantaged children experience greater levels of preventable dental disease than their more socially advantaged peers. Motivational interviewing (MI) is recognized as a potential intervention tool for reducing prevalence of child dental disease. The challenges of implementing MI in 4 trials involving socially vulnerable children are highlighted in this commentary, with some potential solutions offered.
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