Effectiveness of internet-based nursing interventions for the treatment of patients with periodontitis

Periodontitis, one of the most common oral diseases, is a chronic inflammatory condition occur in response to bacterial plaque biofilms. Plaque control and oral hygiene instructions are the most widely used and effective nonsurgical treatment for periodontitis, which is based on a partnership betwee...

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Published in:BMC oral health 2024-03, Vol.24 (1), p.386-386, Article 386
Main Authors: Liang, Lihua, Sheng, Yiwen, Wang, Mengli, Li, Xiaojun, Cheng, Zijian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bleeding
Chronic illnesses
Dental floss
Dental plaque control
Gum disease
Health education
Hospitals
Hygiene
Inflammation
Internet
Intervention
Nurses
Nursing
Nursing care
Nursing interventions
Oral hygiene
Oral hygiene instruction
Patient satisfaction
Patients
Periodontitis
Questionnaires
Self-efficacy
Statistical analysis
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Summary:Periodontitis, one of the most common oral diseases, is a chronic inflammatory condition occur in response to bacterial plaque biofilms. Plaque control and oral hygiene instructions are the most widely used and effective nonsurgical treatment for periodontitis, which is based on a partnership between patient and clinician and requires a life-long commitment. The objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of internet-based nursing interventions for the treatment of patients with periodontitis. The findings from this study may help to enhance the therapeutic outcomes for patients with periodontitis. A total of 80 patients with periodontitis treated in Zhejiang Province Stomatology hospital from December 2021 to January 2023 were randomly selected and divided into control group and intervention group with 40 cases each. The control group was given routine oral health guidance and the intervention group received internet based nursing intervention. The periodontal pocket depth, percentage of periodontal pocket depth (PD) ≥ 4 mm, bleeding on probing (BOP)%, and self-efficacy scale for oral health care (SESS) were assessed and compared at four time points: initial visit, 6-8-weeks follow-up, 3-months follow-up, and 6-months follow-up. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of age, gender, initial visit PD, initial visit PD ≥ 4 mm (%), initial visit BOP (%), and initial visit SESS (P > 0.05). The intervention group showed a significantly decreased percentage of PD ≥ 4 mm at 6-8 weeks and 6-months follow-up compared to the control group (P 
ISSN:1472-6831
1472-6831
DOI:10.1186/s12903-024-04147-3