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We examined the use of BCTs in relation to oral health outcomes in a care-partner\u2013assisted intervention for persons living with MD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Research Design and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Using a secondary convergent mixed-methods design, we analyzed the coaching arm of a three-arm randomized trial. Seventeen dyads (persons living with MD-care partners) completed four coaching sessions (68 coaching session transcripts). Seventeen BCTs were specified for use in the coaching manual. Transcripts were double-coded to denote frequency of BCTs used. Changes in the Gingival Index (GI) of persons living with MD between pre- and post-intervention were categorized as Stable\/Worsened, Improved, or Meaningfully Improved. BCT frequencies were compared across these categories and integrated with qualitative data using joint displays.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The most frequently used BCTs were reviewing behavior goals, problem-solving, behavioral instruction, and prompts\/cues. Two unspecified BCTs (action planning and emotional\/relational support) were also commonly used. Meaningfully Improved dyads showed coordinated routines, greater autonomy for persons living with MD, and flexible BCT adaptation; Improved dyads used iterative action planning; Stable\/Worsened dyads relied more on coach-led BCTs with limited adaptation. Care partners most often delivered prompts\/cues and problem-solving, whereas persons living with MD engaged in goal setting and skill acquisition.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion and Implications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>While planned instructional BCTs established a necessary foundation, adaptive elements (e.g., action planning and relational support) proved essential for integrating oral care into daily life and achieving meaningful health improvement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/geroni\/igag069","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,25]],"date-time":"2026-06-25T11:50:58Z","timestamp":1782388258000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Behavior change techniques in a care partner\u2013assisted oral health intervention for people with mild dementia: a secondary mixed-methods 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