Communication strategies to encourage child participation in an oral health promotion session: An exemplar video observational study

Background The oral health promotion sessions for young children and parents in a clinical setting pose challenges to the dental team. Aim To apply PaeD-TrICS (Paediatric triadic interaction coding scheme) investigate of child, parent nurse determine effect parental behaviours on child participation within an session. Method A video observational study was applied. sample consisted 22 aged 2-5 years general practice Scotland. Behaviours were catalogued with time stamps using PaeD-TrICS. Analysis behavioural sequences as dependent variable conducted multilevel modelling. Results Children varied significantly their rate. statistical model explained 28% variance. older longer consultations increased participation. Both behaviour had immediate influence Parental facilitation strong moderating Conclusions Child encouragement signalling important communication process. scheme analysis illustrates tool these advisory designed delivering tailored messages parents. Patient or Public Contribution staff, patients involved closely conduct procedures present study.