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Converting the need for care into demand for services

P Davis

    International Dental Journal
    |September 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    This study identifies two strategies to increase demand for dental care. Reducing organizational barriers can expand demand by 25%, particularly benefiting marginalized groups and reducing inequalities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Public Health
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Converting perceived need into actual demand for healthcare services is a critical challenge.
    • Existing healthcare systems often present organizational barriers that hinder demand conversion.
    • Understanding strategies to overcome these barriers is essential for improving healthcare access and utilization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and evaluate strategies for converting unmet needs into demand for dental care.
    • To explore methods for increasing the rate of demand conversion by addressing organizational barriers.
    • To assess the potential impact of demand expansion strategies on population health inequalities.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of two primary strategies: long-term attitude change and immediate barrier reduction.

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  • Estimation of the potential population susceptible to demand expansion under barrier reduction strategies.
  • Identification of specific initiatives within the dental system, including clinical relationships, access improvements, and organizational changes.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant portion of the adult population (potentially 25%) is susceptible to demand expansion by reducing organizational barriers.
    • While racial and social class differentials in perceived need remain, demand inequality can be reduced.
    • Specific initiatives include enhancing patient retention through egalitarian relationships, behavioral strategies, improved access, and leveraging school/worksite settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Reducing organizational barriers is a viable and immediate strategy for increasing dental care demand.
    • Targeted interventions can improve patient retention, especially among marginalized groups.
    • Systemic changes in dental practice organization, scheduling, and payment are necessary for effective demand management.