Developing Stakeholder-Informed Content for a Mobile Application to Prevent Early Childhood Caries Using a Theory-Driven Approach: A Qualitative Study.

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

International journal of paediatric dentistry Pub Date : 2026-10-16 DOI:10.1111/ipd.70157

Murugan Satta Muthu, Latha Nirmal, Vineet Dhar, Ankita M Saikia, Shuba Kumar, Rani Mohanraj, Pasupathy Umapathy, Kalpana Balakrishnan

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Abstract

Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a major global oral health issue impacting children under 6 years of age, often resulting in a reduced quality of life.

Aim: To develop content for a mobile application (app) designed to provide sustained anticipatory guidance (SAG) for ECC prevention.

Design: A qualitative study involved parents of children aged 0-3 years, with and without ECC, and healthcare providers (HCPs). Data were collected through 24 semi-structured interviews (SSIs) and two focus group discussions (FGDs) with parents and 15 virtual SSIs with HCPs. Guides were developed using the Fisher-Owens model and the theory of planned behaviour that facilitated data collection. Sessions were recorded with consent, transcribed verbatim and coded using NVivo 1.7.2.

Results: Thematic analysis provided insights for developing app content that comprised the domains of oral development, oral hygiene, dietary/feeding practices and fluoride adequacy. Parents (n = 38) and HCPs (n = 15) emphasised interactive features, video demonstrations, brushing reminders and culturally appropriate educational content.

Conclusions: The study established a robust framework for a mobile health (mHealth) platform by providing stakeholder-informed content for a mobile app. This foundation might enhance future app development, providing SAG and evaluation.

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开发利益相关者知情内容的移动应用程序，以防止使用理论驱动的方法早期儿童龋齿：一项定性研究。

背景：儿童早期龋齿（ECC）是影响6岁以下儿童的主要全球口腔健康问题，通常导致生活质量下降。目的：为移动应用程序（app）开发内容，旨在为ECC预防提供持续的预期指导（SAG）。设计：一项定性研究，涉及0-3岁儿童的父母，有或没有ECC，以及医疗保健提供者（HCPs）。通过24次半结构化访谈（ssi）和两次焦点小组讨论（fgd）与家长和15次虚拟ssi与HCPs收集数据。指南是使用Fisher-Owens模型和计划行为理论开发的，这有助于数据收集。在征得同意的情况下记录会议，逐字转录并使用NVivo 1.7.2进行编码。结果：专题分析为开发包括口腔发育、口腔卫生、饮食/喂养习惯和氟化物充足等领域的应用内容提供了见解。38名家长（n = 38）和15名医护人员（n = 15）强调互动功能、视频演示、刷牙提醒和适合文化的教育内容。结论：该研究通过为移动应用程序提供利益相关者知情的内容，为移动健康（mHealth）平台建立了一个强大的框架。这一基础可能会加强未来的应用程序开发，提供SAG和评估。

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International journal of paediatric dentistry 医学-小儿科

CiteScore

5.50

自引率

2.60%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry was formed in 1991 by the merger of the Journals of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry and the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry and is published bi-monthly. It has true international scope and aims to promote the highest standard of education, practice and research in paediatric dentistry world-wide. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry publishes papers on all aspects of paediatric dentistry including: growth and development, behaviour management, diagnosis, prevention, restorative treatment and issue relating to medically compromised children or those with disabilities. This peer-reviewed journal features scientific articles, reviews, case reports, clinical techniques, short communications and abstracts of current paediatric dental research. Analytical studies with a scientific novelty value are preferred to descriptive studies. Case reports illustrating unusual conditions and clinically relevant observations are acceptable but must be of sufficiently high quality to be considered for publication; particularly the illustrative material must be of the highest quality.