title: Evaluation of a theory-driven e-learning intervention for future oral healthcare providers on secondary prevention of disordered eating behaviors.
abstract: Oral healthcare providers have a clinical opportunity for early detection of disordered eating behaviors because they are often the first health professionals to observe overt oral and physical signs. Curricula regarding early recognition of this oral/systemic medical condition are limited in oral health educational programs. Web-based learning can supplement and reinforce traditional learning and has the potential to develop skills. The study purpose was to determine the efficacy of a theory-driven Web-based training program to increase the capacity of oral health students to perform behaviors related to the secondary prevention of disordered eating behaviors. Using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance evaluation framework, a longitudinal group-randomized controlled trial involving 27 oral health classes from 12 oral health education programs in the United States was implemented to assess the efficacy of the Web-based training on attitudes, knowledge, self-efficacy and skills related to the secondary prevention of disordered eating behaviors. Mixed-model analysis of covariance indicated substantial improvements among students in the intervention group (effect sizes: 0.51-0.83) on all six outcomes of interest. Results suggest that the Web-based training program may increase the capacity of oral healthcare providers to deliver secondary prevention of disordered eating behaviors. Implications and value of using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance framework are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community & Family Health, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, USA. rdebate@health.usf.edu
authors.forename: Rita D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: DeBate
authors.forename: Herbert H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Severson
authors.forename: Deborah L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Cragun
authors.forename: Jeff M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Gau
authors.forename: Laura K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Merrell
authors.forename: Jennifer R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Bleck
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Christiansen
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Koerber
authors.forename: Scott L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Tomar
authors.forename: Kelli R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: McCormack Brown
authors.forename: Lisa A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Tedesco
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hendricson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003479:Curriculum; D003729:Dental Care / Q000379:methods*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006267:Health Education, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055502:Secondary Prevention / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult
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