Motivation-Enhanced Communication for Dental Care
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify whether participants must stop taking their current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Motivation-enhanced Communication, Reminder Messages, Walk-in Visits for dental care?
Research shows that sending reminders, especially those combined with health education, significantly increases the likelihood of patients returning for dental visits. Patients who received reminders were up to 2.9 times more likely to revisit, and most patients felt positively about receiving reminders, indicating that reminders can effectively improve dental care attendance.12345
Is Motivation-Enhanced Communication for Dental Care safe for humans?
The studies on reminders and communication for dental care, such as text messages and postcards, show that patients generally have positive feelings about receiving reminders, with no reported safety concerns. Most patients appreciated the reminders and expressed a desire to continue receiving them, indicating that this approach is safe for human use.12367
How is the Motivation-Enhanced Communication for Dental Care treatment different from other dental care treatments?
This treatment is unique because it combines motivation-enhanced communication with reminder messages and walk-in visits to improve dental care attendance and compliance. Unlike traditional treatments, it focuses on enhancing patient motivation and satisfaction through personalized reminders and educational messages, which have been shown to significantly increase the likelihood of patients revisiting for dental care.13789
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to compare different no-show interventions in dental clinics serving underserved populations. The main question it seeks to answer is* How do different no-show intervention methods compare in reducing no-shows?Participants will be asked to* Implement different interventions* Report a limited set of data to researchers
Research Team
Todd Molfenter, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Chris Okunseri, BDS, MSc, MLS, DDPHRCSE
Principal Investigator
Marquette University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for staff at dental clinics that serve mostly self-pay and Medicaid patients. Participants must be willing to share clinic data, give consent, and support a project aimed at improving patient attendance.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Implementation of different no-show interventions including reminder messaging, motivation-enhanced communication, and walk-in visits
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in show rates and organizational readiness for change
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Motivation-enhanced Communication
- Reminder Messages
- Walk-in Visits
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Collaborator