Development and feasibility of an oral health e-learning program for long-term Japanese overseas workers: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an oral health self-care e-learning intervention for overseas workers as well as the research procedures for a future controlled trial. Methods We randomly allocated participants to either the intervention (n = 48) o...
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| description | Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an oral health self-care e-learning intervention for overseas workers as well as the research procedures for a future controlled trial. Methods We randomly allocated participants to either the intervention (n = 48) or control (n = 51) group. The intervention group received a standardized leaflet plus a theory-based oral health e-learning program. The control group received only the standardized leaflet. We assessed health behaviour related to fluoride toothpaste use, oral care knowledge, motivation, oral care self-efficacy, and oral health related quality of life (QoL). Chi-square and t test analyses were performed to make comparisons between the two groups. To evaluate the research process, participants in the intervention group were asked open-ended questions to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the research procedures in practice. Results A total of 82 participants (Intervention = 36, Control = 46) were included in the analysis. The dropout rate was 17.2%. The modal time taken to complete the e-learning intervention was more than 30 min (33.3%). Of the 36 respondents in the intervention group, 27 (70.4%) said that the e-learning intervention had changed their behaviour. At the three months follow-up, oral care knowledge alone was improved in the e-learning group. Conclusion This pilot study provides evidence that the theory-based self-care for oral health e-learning intervention is feasible in overseas workers. Next, this feasible and acceptable pilot study should be used with an appropriate sample size in a randomized controlled trial. Trial registration The trial protocol was registered with UMIN-CTR (ID: UMIN000045883) on 27/10/2021. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-012e4397338242bb9e0d471eff32c3a12023-11-20T11:08:18ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312023-09-0123111010.1186/s12903-023-03361-9Development and feasibility of an oral health e-learning program for long-term Japanese overseas workers: a pilot randomized controlled trialKiriko Sasayama0Yasuko Momoi1Stuart Gilmour2Erika Ota3Institute for Global Health Policy Research, Bureau of International Health Cooperation, National Center for Global Health and MedicineDepartment of Operative Dentistry, Tsurumi University School of Dental MedicineDepartment of Public Health, St. Luke’s International University Graduate School of Public HealthDepartment of Global Health Nursing, St. Luke’s International University Graduate School of NursingAbstract Background This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an oral health self-care e-learning intervention for overseas workers as well as the research procedures for a future controlled trial. Methods We randomly allocated participants to either the intervention (n = 48) or control (n = 51) group. The intervention group received a standardized leaflet plus a theory-based oral health e-learning program. The control group received only the standardized leaflet. We assessed health behaviour related to fluoride toothpaste use, oral care knowledge, motivation, oral care self-efficacy, and oral health related quality of life (QoL). Chi-square and t test analyses were performed to make comparisons between the two groups. To evaluate the research process, participants in the intervention group were asked open-ended questions to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the research procedures in practice. Results A total of 82 participants (Intervention = 36, Control = 46) were included in the analysis. The dropout rate was 17.2%. The modal time taken to complete the e-learning intervention was more than 30 min (33.3%). Of the 36 respondents in the intervention group, 27 (70.4%) said that the e-learning intervention had changed their behaviour. At the three months follow-up, oral care knowledge alone was improved in the e-learning group. Conclusion This pilot study provides evidence that the theory-based self-care for oral health e-learning intervention is feasible in overseas workers. Next, this feasible and acceptable pilot study should be used with an appropriate sample size in a randomized controlled trial. Trial registration The trial protocol was registered with UMIN-CTR (ID: UMIN000045883) on 27/10/2021.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03361-9Overseas workerInformation-motivation-behavioural skillsOral healthSelf-careE-learning programRandomized controlled trial |
| spellingShingle | Kiriko Sasayama Yasuko Momoi Stuart Gilmour Erika Ota Development and feasibility of an oral health e-learning program for long-term Japanese overseas workers: a pilot randomized controlled trial BMC Oral Health Overseas worker Information-motivation-behavioural skills Oral health Self-care E-learning program Randomized controlled trial |
| title | Development and feasibility of an oral health e-learning program for long-term Japanese overseas workers: a pilot randomized controlled trial |
| title_full | Development and feasibility of an oral health e-learning program for long-term Japanese overseas workers: a pilot randomized controlled trial |
| title_fullStr | Development and feasibility of an oral health e-learning program for long-term Japanese overseas workers: a pilot randomized controlled trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development and feasibility of an oral health e-learning program for long-term Japanese overseas workers: a pilot randomized controlled trial |
| title_short | Development and feasibility of an oral health e-learning program for long-term Japanese overseas workers: a pilot randomized controlled trial |
| title_sort | development and feasibility of an oral health e learning program for long term japanese overseas workers a pilot randomized controlled trial |
| topic | Overseas worker Information-motivation-behavioural skills Oral health Self-care E-learning program Randomized controlled trial |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03361-9 |
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