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Decision making in dentistry. Part I: A historical and methodological overview
1Department of Prosthodontics, University of Washington, School of Dentistry, Seattle.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|March 1, 1991
Summary
This study introduces decision analysis methods to standardize dental care and identify research gaps. It details techniques like Bayes
Area of Science:
- Dental Practice
- Clinical Decision Making
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Standardizing dental care requires a common model for clinical decision making.
- Decision analysis offers tools to identify data gaps and guide research agendas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe leading decision analysis methods applicable to dentistry.
- To illustrate the use of these methods in dental practice.
Main Methods:
- Bayes' theorem
- Decision-tree design
- Receiver-operating-characteristic (ROC) curves
- Sensitivity analysis
- Utilities assessment
Main Results:
- The article presents several decision analysis methods.
- Examples demonstrate their application in dentistry.
Conclusions:
- Decision analysis provides a framework for improving dental practice standardization.
- It aids in identifying critical areas for future clinical research.