Zeeshan Raza, Sabah Uddin Saqib, Adeel Ahmad Bajwa
Integrating artificial intelligence techniques for advancements in colorectal cancer management: navigating past and predicting future direction
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
study aimed elucidate dental professionals experiences empower patients risk developing new additional caries promote cariesrelated preventive behavioral changes semistructured indepth interviews conducted audiorecorded transcribed verbatim subjected qualitative content analysis provide credibility highquality data participant recruitment followed strategic sampling 10 participants included nine women one man six participants dentists four dental hygienists data analysis five descriptive five strategic themes emerged formed overarching theme finding person behind caries disease results indicated initially getting know person behind patient trusting relationships knowledge generated successfully influence patients behaviors related caries five descriptive themes included building treatment alliance understanding habitual patterns motivating changes implementing new behaviors preserving behavioral improvements descriptive themes revealed strategy theme containing several strategy proposals initiating supporting cariespreventing behavioral changes study highlights importance establishing treatment alliance improve patients skills knowledge motivation underscores significance recognizing individual behind patient facilitate optimal behavior change lowest possible level treatment findings could assist strengthening cariesrelated health promotion caries prevention understanding oral health literacy techniques