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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2012 Jan 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Public Health Dent. 2011 WINTER;71(s1):S52–S63. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.2011.00233.x

Table 5.

Methods of Enhancing Treatment Fidelity: Treatment Receipt

  • Administer pre-post tests of client knowledge.

  • Present material in engaging manner.

  • Ensure that written materials have appropriate health literacy.

  • Materials should be culturally relevant in terms of surface structure (photos) and deep structure (deeper cultural values).

  • Provider should repeat information using multiple formats (verbal, pictures, written)

  • Participant should be queried for their understanding of the material covered in the visit.

  • Patients should role play the skills and receive coaching and feedback.

  • Assess patients’ confidence to apply the skills delivered.

  • Structure the intervention around achievement-based objectives.

  • Collect and review self-monitoring data (e.g., brushing diary).

  • Schedule follow-up visits and telephone calls to check in on understanding of the skills learned in treatment and level of adherence to recommendations.