Table 6 Examples of strategies for motivation and goals change objectives
Change objective | Theoretical method(s) | Practical strategy |
|---|---|---|
Motivation and goals | Goals and planning | Universal programme |
Individual/interpersonal level | Prompts/cues | Leaflet provided detailing UK PSB guidance and highlighting the pros/cons of parental involvement in toothbrushing a child’s teeth vs. not brushing |
Intend to purchase appropriate fluoride toothpaste | Information on consequences | |
Intend to brush child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day | Targeted programme | |
Increase motivation to prioritise brushing child’s teeth | Ask parents to make a series of implementation intentions using a workbook | |
Increase motivation to allow parent to brush teeth | Intentions to purchase toothpaste and toothbrush When, where and how they will brush their child’s teeth Intentions to persist in the face of barriers Intentions to inform significant others of child’s toothbrushing routine | |
Increase motivation that persisting with brushing child’s teeth when faced with un-cooperative behaviour is a goal worth effort | ||
Increase motivation to persist with brushing child’s teeth in face of problems with PSB environment (i.e. tiredness) | ||
Intend to provide toothbrush and toothpaste to guardians looking after child | Encourage the use of reminders such as setting alarms for toothbrushing or using environmental cues (e.g. bath time) | |
Parent increases guardians motivation to brush child’s teeth in their absence | Information on the benefits and costs of parental involvement in brushing child’s teeth vs. not brushing child’s teeth provided in leaflet/video and/or group session with parents by a facilitator | |
Intend to brush child’s teeth at specific times and places twice a day, every day | Information accessible via University-hosted website |