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Effectiveness of a Visual-Verbal Integration Model in Training Parents and Their Preschool Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Dispense a Pea-Sized Amount of Fluoridated Toothpaste
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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities . May 2019 32(3):657-665. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background: A visual-verbal integration model (VVIM) was used to train parents and their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to dispense a pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste, aiming to balance the occurrence of dental caries and fluorosis. Method: Participants were 370 pairs of IDD preschool children and their parents. A two-phase pre-post-intervention study was performed. The weight of toothpaste was calculated by a portable electronic compact balance. Results: A quarter of parents and <20% children dispensed the appropriate amount at baseline. Almost 85% parents and 50% children achieved the pea-sized amount after intervention. Half of the children continued to use the recommended toothpaste amount after 6 months. Children with higher intellectual functioning and conceptual skills were more likely to dispense the pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Conclusions: Visual-verbal integration model training had a desired impact on parents' toothpaste-dispensing performance. Children with higher adaptive skills may benefit from VVIM training.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1360-2322
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1211230
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12560