Oral Self Care Flashcards
Oral Self Care
preventive or therapeutic behaviors by an individual to achieve or maintain health
Why self care fails?
too early, too much too quick, no ownership, lack personal approach, clinical assumptions, lack of follow up, not financially rewarding
Motivational Interviewing
approach designed to facilitate resolution of pt issues, inhibit positive behaviors, actively engaging patient in communication process. open ended ?’s, affirmations, reflective listening, summarizing
Laws of Learning
readiness, exercise, effect, primacy, intensity, recency
Behavior Modification (4 blocks)
essential to providing optimal care: recognition of barrier, building relationship, interpersonal communication, principles of learning
Interpersonal Communication
sender > channel > receiver > feedback; verbal + nonverbal
Principles of Learning
domains( cognitive/pschomotor/affective), laws, styles =
Effective Oral Self Care Plan
small steps (establish “need to knows”), active participation, immediate feedback, recognize self pacing
Pediatric/School Age: Visit Goals
to assist/educate parent; *know tooth eruptions
Pediatric/School Age/Adolelcent OSC Concerns
early am, 15-30m appts; caries risks due to eating habits, injuries/sports, fluoride management. *adolescent perio/plaque risks
Pediatric: OSC
wipe gums/cheeks/lips/tongue > brush 2x/day w/ assistance
School Age: OSC
tb 2x/day fones method, interdental cleaning - *consider psychomotor skills
Adolecent: OSC
tb 2x/day fones/bass/electric tb, interdental cleaning - *consider psychomotor - less parent involvement
Adult OSC Concerns
caries, perio disease, dietary habits, plaque management, medications, fixed/removable appliances
Adult: OSC
tb mod bass 2x/day manual or power, interdental cleaning
Law of Readiness
learning more effective when listener is psychologically and physiologically ready to learn
Law of Exercise
things most often repeated are best remembered
Law of Effect
learning strengthened when pleasant or satisfying
Law of Recency
things most recently learned are best remembered
Law of Intensity
people learn more from the ‘real’ thing than substitutes
Extrinsic Motivation
action initiated from an environmental source
Core Skill: Affirmation
state positively, validate, or confirm pt’s interest or efforts
Eye Contact
communication skill - listener focused on the face and eyes, supports active listening.
Listening
communication by avoiding interrupting and using silence
MI: Partnership
using language + nonverbal cues that are supportive rather than persuasive
