Behavior change techniques in a care partner-assisted oral health intervention for people with mild dementia: a secondary mixed-methods analysis.
Researchers analyzed coaching sessions from an oral health intervention for people with mild dementia and their care partners, identifying which behavior change techniques were associated with improved gum health. Meaningfully improved outcomes were linked to flexible adaptation of techniques, coordinated routines, and emotional support alongside planned instruction.
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