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Patient-centred measures in dental practice: 1. An overview
Philip R H Newsome1, Colman McGrath
1Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, 34 Hospital Road, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Dental Update
|January 11, 2007
Summary
Patient participation in dentistry is rising. This study examines how quality of life and patient satisfaction impact clinical dental practice.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Health Services Research
- Patient Experience
Background:
- Recent years have seen a notable increase in patient engagement within dental care settings.
- Understanding patient perspectives is crucial for modern dental practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the growing trend of patient participation in dentistry.
- To introduce and examine the concepts of 'quality of life' and 'patient satisfaction' within clinical dental practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on patient participation, quality of life, and patient satisfaction in dentistry.
- Conceptual analysis of the integration of these concepts into clinical practice.
Main Results:
- Patient participation in dentistry has significantly increased.
- Quality of life and patient satisfaction are increasingly recognized as vital components of dental care.
Conclusions:
- Integrating quality of life and patient satisfaction metrics can enhance dental care delivery.
- Future dental practice should prioritize patient-centered approaches informed by these concepts.
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