In need of long term psychosocial support Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Participants were recruited by the Community mental health services. At the onset of the research project, all service users receiving individual support from the Community mental health team were inf
Sponsors
Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Western Norway
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Receive support from the Community Mental Health Services in a Norwegian municipality 2. 18 years old or more 3. Psychiatric health challenges and are in need of psychosocial support 4. Live in their own homes
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not understanding Norwegian or English language
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| At baseline and follow up (after treatment end): 1. Dental anxiety measured using Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDA) and Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF) 2. Oral quality of life measured using Oral Impact on Daily Performance (OIDP) questionnaire 3. Dry Mouth measured using the Xerostomy inventory 4. Dental hygiene measured using scale with four categories of never or rarely twice a day to questions about how often they brush their teeth, use dental floss or toothpicks, use mouthwash or fluoride 5. Smoking status (yes/no) 6. Mental health disorder measured using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview) (M.I.N.I) Norwegian Translation Version 6.0.0 7. Oral status measured using dental survey conducted by dentist (DMFT index, Oral hygiene index, Periodontal Index, Sialometri) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Barriers and facilitators for oral health and access to dental services for people with SMI measured using semi-structured interview at baseline and follow up (after treatment end) | — |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed