Application of Teach-back health education model based on WeChat platform in orthodontic patients

LUO Zhixi; WEI Yanjun; LING Yan; DAI Yuan

Abstract：Objective To explore the impact of the teach-back health education model based on the WeChat platform on the psychological burden,oral health and quality of life of orthodontic patients.Methods One hundred orthodontic patients were enrolled between January 2023 and June 2024 and randomly divided into a control group and an observation group,which received routine care and a Teach-back health education model based on the WeChat platform,respectively.The psychological burden,oral health and quality of life of two groups of patients were compared.Results After nursing,the Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA)and the Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD)scores of the control group and observation group were significantly lower than those before nursing,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.001);The observation group had lower HAMA and HAMD scores than the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.001).After nursing,the levels of gingival index(GI)and plaque index(PLI)in the control group and observation group were significantly reduced compared to the scores before nursing,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.001).The observation group had lower levels of GI and PLI than the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.001).After nursing,the scores of the Quality of Life Short Form(QOL-BREF)of both the control group and the observation group were significantly improved compared to the scores before nursing,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.001).The observation group had higher scores in all aspects than the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.001).Conclusion The teach-back health education model based on WeChat platform has significant application effects in orthodontic patients,which can reduce negative psychology,promote oral health and improve quality of life.