L8 Strategies and methodologies to oral health education

Question 1

Explain how lack of knowledge is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 1

Informed choices/spoken (clear+simple)/written (reminders/prompts)

Question 2

Explain how fear is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 2

Unknown

Outcome possible side effects

Question 3

Explain how jargon is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 3

KISS (Keep it simple stupid)

Plain/ clear speaking

Question 4

Explain how an intimidating environment is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 4

Smell/sight of the dentist (in white coats)

Screams

Question 5

Explain how body language is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 5

Facial expression/crossed arms/overbearing

Must be encouraging (open demeanor) + pleasant attitude

Question 6

Explain how a perceived level of benefit

is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 6

Benefits must be explained to the patient

Benefits must be of value to the patients

Question 7

Explain how expectations

is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 7

Basic (pain free + functional)

Complex (pain free, functional + cosmetic)

Question 8

Explain how the lack of a goal is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 8

Patients must set goals for themselves (contribute towards motivation)

Question 9

Explain how peer pressure is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 9

Patients follow the heard

Question 10

Explain how environment is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 10

Facilities available, environment may affect outcome/decision

Question 11

Explain how physical disability is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 11

May not be able to put information into practical skill
Have to be encouraged
Given tailored advice

Question 12

Explain how learning disability is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 12

Lack comprehension (Possibly due to Jargon)
Retention require memory aid (helps person remember)

Question 13

Explain how culture is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 13

Prohibition of certain practices/ timing/ respect

Must work with patients and their beliefs

Question 14

Explain how religion is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 14

Timing of day (prayer) or alcohol in mouthwash

Question 15

Explain how information overload is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 15

Wont remember all the information given to them

Question 16

Explain how timing is a barrier to patient compliance

Answer 16

Untimely (e.g bereavement/ work stress)

leads to information not taken on board

Question 17

What can influence patients to get treatment?

Answer 17

Patients influences include: appearance, peers, fashion/trend, function, being pain free

Question 18

How can we ensure patient compliance?

Answer 18

Treatment must be planned to patient’s needs and explained in terms of benefit that is relevant to the patient.