Motivational Interviewing on Periodontal Treatment Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This systematic review investigated the clinical efficacy of motivational interviewing (MI) in improving oral hygiene and periodontal health in patients with periodontal diseases.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across various databases up to May 2023. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of MI on periodontal conditions in patients with gingivitis, periodontitis, and peri‑implantitis were included. After data screening, a risk-of-bias assessment was performed using the Cochrane risk of bias (RoB) tool. The meta-analysis was performed using random-effects models.

Results

Out of 2108 records screened, 7 RCTs involving 474 patients were included in the qualitative synthesis, with 6 of these studies included in the

SUBMITTER: Zhan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11287138 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature