92 Chapter 4 Table 3. Summary of results of oral health interventions in mental health. (continued) First Author, Year Publication Intervention Group (N) Control Group (N) Intervention Comparator Results Effect +/- Kuo et al. [48] N = 27 N = 31 Oral health programme: group education in 5 sessions: structure of oral cavity and teeth; importance of oral health; pathogenesis of caries and periodontal diseases; Bass toothbrushing method; and oral hygiene. Pictures of toothbrushing methods were posted on the mirror in each bathroom. Individual instructions in Bass toothbrushing method and one-on-one training in Bass toothbrushing technique were given. Participants were checked for correctness. Individual behavioural modification: participants received tokens for successful brushing. Nursing care as usual After 12 weeks, the mean dental plaque index significantly improved, compared to that of the control group (p < 0.001). Oral health knowledge, oral health attitude and oral health behaviour were statistically significant improved after 12 weeks, compared to those in the control group (p < 0.001). No significant differences between intervention and control group on consumption of sugary beverage and dentist-visiting behaviour after the intervention. + + - Barbadoro et al. [51] N = 76 No control group After oral examination with DMFT: participants received a report with clinical findings. Lecture about alcohol, tobacco smoke in oral health pathology, oral cancer prevention strategies (de, secondary and tertiary). Brochure on oral health. No comparator. 10-item test assessing knowledge and consciousness: there was an improvement of 25% in exact answers between the pre-test/post-test (p < 0.001). Participants showed a significant improvement in toothbrushing after every meal (p < 0.001). Female, age >49 year, years of alcohol addiction had more risk of high DMFT (4.33/1.85/6.13). +
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