Barber, S, Pavitt, S, Meads, D et al. (2 more authors) (2018) Assessment of information resources for people with hypodontia. BDJ Open, 4. 18001. ISSN 2056-807X
Abstract
Aim: To assess the adequacy of patient information to support understanding and decision-making for people affected by hypodontia.
Methods: 1) Questionnaire to understand the provision of patient information by dentists; 2) Systematic search to identify online open-access patient information; 3) Quality assessment of written patient information.
Results: Questionnaire response rate was 49% (319/649); 91% examined and/or treated people with hypodontia. Most general dentists referred patients to specialist services without providing written hypodontia information. The majority of dental specialists provide patient leaflets but less than a third used web-resources. Only 19% of respondents felt current resources were fit-for-purpose. Thirty-one patient resources (18 leaflets and 13 online) were assessed against quality criteria. The aim of the resource was seldom explicit, the content was often incomplete and variation in readability scores indicated high levels of literacy were required.
Discussion: Access to, and quality of, patient information for hypodontia is inadequate. Current resources are not sufficiently comprehensive to prepare young patients to engage in shared dental care decisions with their parents and/or dental professionals.
Conclusion: There is a need for improved access to, and provision of, information about hypodontia if dental professionals want to meet best practice guidance and involve patients in shared decision-making.
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Dentistry (Leeds) > Applied Health and Clinical Translation (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 01 May 2018 15:42 |
Last Modified: | 06 Jul 2018 10:15 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Nature |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/bdjopen.2018.1 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:130189 |
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