Exploring Barriers to Periodontal Treatment Adherence in Patients With Periodontitis to Inform Development of a Digital Companion: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The objectives of this study were to gain a comprehensive understanding of patients' barriers to adherence to periodontal treatment and to derive intervention functions for a digital companion to support them through their therapy journey.

Materials and methods

A qualitative study incorporating patient and expert interviews was designed. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Barriers to therapy adherence and functions for a digital intervention were synthesised with the help of the Capability, Opportunity and Motivation behaviour change model.

Results

Barriers related to periodontal therapy are a lack of awareness of the patients' own responsibility and prioritisation of individual oral health, lack of time to both instruct as well as learn and perform bette

SUBMITTER: Weinert L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12695452 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature