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A metatheory explaining how patients manage tooth loss.
Maha M Al-Sahan1,2, Michael I MacEntee1, S Ross Bryant1
1Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Gerodontology
|April 16, 2020
Summary
A new metatheory integrating five psychosocial theories explains how individuals cope with tooth loss. This framework enhances understanding of patient experiences and informs better dental treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Psychosocial theories
- Oral health
- Patient experience
Background:
- Complete tooth loss is a leading global cause of disability.
- It presents significant challenges in dental treatment and patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how a metatheory of five psychosocial theories explains beliefs, concerns, and experiences of individuals with tooth loss.
Main Methods:
- Inductive analysis of interviews with 18 participants.
- Interpretive description and qualitative synthesis were employed.
Main Results:
- Theoretical constructs from communication, developmental regulation, emotion, resource, and social cognition theories explained participant experiences.
- Participants demonstrated adaptive behaviors, management strategies, help-seeking, and activity modification.
Conclusions:
- A synthesized metatheory offers a comprehensive explanation of psychological and social responses to tooth loss.
- This framework expands the informational scope for managing tooth loss and subsequent dental treatment.
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