Evaluation of a Theory-Driven E-Learning Intervention for Future Oral Healthcare Providers on Secondary Prevention of Disordered Eating Behaviors.

摘要: Oral healthcare providers have a clinical opportunityfor early detectionofdisorderedeating behaviors because they are often the first health professionals to observe overt oral and physical signs. Curricula regarding recognition of this oral/systemic medical condition limited in educational programs. Web-based learning can supplement reinforce traditional has potential develop skills. The study purpose was determine efficacy theory-driven training program increase capacity students perform related secondary prevention disordered eating behaviors. Using Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation Maintenance evaluation framework, longitudinal group-randomized controlled trial involving 27 classes from 12 education programs United States implemented assess on attitudes, knowledge, self-efficacy skills Mixed-model analysis covariance indicated substantial improvements among intervention group (effect sizes: 0.51‐0.83) all six outcomes interest. Results suggest that may deliver Implications value using framework discussed.