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1a Senior Consultant, Orthodontic Clinic, Public Dental Service, Gävleborg County Council and Centre for Research and Development, Uppsala University/Gävleborg County Council, Gävle, Sweden.
The Angle Orthodontist
|January 16, 2014
Summary
Adolescent orthodontic treatment satisfaction is highest when patients feel well-informed and cared for. Pain and discomfort negatively impact satisfaction, highlighting the importance of patient-centered care in orthodontic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Public Health
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background:
- Orthodontic treatment is common in adolescents.
- Understanding factors influencing patient satisfaction is crucial for improving care quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors associated with treatment outcome satisfaction in adolescent orthodontic patients.
- To explore the relationship between patient perceptions and satisfaction levels.
Main Methods:
- 120 adolescents (mean age 14.3 years) requiring orthodontic treatment with extractions and fixed appliances were recruited.
- Questionnaires assessed treatment motivation, expectations, satisfaction with outcome, care quality, and pain/discomfort before and after treatment.
Main Results:
- High median satisfaction with treatment outcomes was reported by 110 patients who completed the study.
- Strong positive correlation found between satisfaction and perceived information/care quality (P ≤ .001).
- Pain and discomfort during treatment negatively correlated with satisfaction; sex, treatment time, and pretreatment expectations did not show correlation.
Conclusions:
- Patient-perceived care and attention significantly correlate with orthodontic treatment satisfaction.
- Pain and discomfort during treatment negatively impact adolescent satisfaction.
- Treatment satisfaction is multifaceted and warrants further investigation.
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