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MEASURING PATIENT EXPERIENCE OF ORAL HEALTH CARE: A CALL TO ACTION
Nadeem Karimbux1, Mike T John2, Amy Stern3
1Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.
The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
|January 27, 2023
Summary
Patient experience surveys are vital for improving oral health care quality. This study outlines a stepwise methodology to develop and implement patient experience measurement tools for dental patients.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Patient-Centered Care
- Oral Health Quality Measurement
Background:
- Patient experience surveys are standard in general medical care but underutilized in oral health care.
- Measuring patient experience is crucial for enhancing patient-centered oral health services.
- There is a significant gap in assessing patient experiences within the dental setting.
Conclusions:
- A stepwise methodology is presented to advance the measurement of oral health care quality.
- This approach captures dental patient experiences, contributing to improved patient-centered care.
- Implementing these steps will facilitate the development of reliable tools for assessing oral health care experiences.
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