Decontamination in dental primary care Not Applicable Decontamination of instruments
Conditions
Interventions
The trial will compare the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of 'tailored enabling' (theory-based, individualised, practice support visits) in addition to standard education to support the implemen
Sponsors
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: General Dental Practices in Scotland with an NHS list number
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: General Dental Practices in Scotland with an NHS list number where in practice decontamination support visits have previously taken place.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Practice compliance with 13 key decontamination behaviours identified from the SDCEP guidance in pre-trial elicitation studies, involving key stakeholders including decontamination experts, general dental practitioners and dental care professionals. Compliance with these behaviours will be measured by observed practice and self report. Primary outcomes will be measured at 0, 3 and 6 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Beliefs (attitudes, perceived behavioural control, motivation and self efficacy), measured at 0, 3 and 6 months 2. Knowledge, measured at 0, 3 and 6 months 3. Economic cost analysis, measured at 6 months | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed