Facilitating oral hygiene in patients with chronic schizophrenia.
Ten patients with chronic schizophrenia and with poor maintenance of dental hygiene were instructed, using a variety of motivational and reinforcement techniques, to improve oral hygiene. Results indicated significant changes in several of the most maladaptive behaviors.
D000328:Adult; D001519:Behavior; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology