Barber, S., Jones, A., Abigale Patel, V. et al. (1 more author) (2023) Involving young people and parents in decision-making for hypodontia. British Dental Journal, 235 (7). pp. 529-534. ISSN 0007-0610
Abstract
Involving young people and their parents in decisions about their health care is ethically and professionally the right thing to do. Good decision-making relies on informed, value-based deliberation. Providing the right treatment for people with hypodontia is complex, both technically, in terms of the range of options available, and from a communication perspective. Treatment decisions faced by young people with hypodontia can have lifelong implications and the weight of this is felt both by the patient, who may have limited experience of dental treatment and decision-making, and their parents, who act as advocates. It is important that clinicians understand how they can best share the available evidence and their expertise in a way that can be understood and applied. Clinicians also have an important role in facilitating young people to recognise and communicate their own values, expectations, and ultimately, preferences for treatment. This paper outlines the challenges of navigating information sharing and engaging in shared decision-making specific to hypodontia. A scoping review of the literature by the authors was conducted to identify evidence-based advice for discussing uncertainties, risks and increasing engagement in decision-making. This may be useful to both primary and secondary care practitioners involved in decision-making with people with hypodontia.
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Keywords: | Humans; Anodontia; Communication; Information Dissemination; Parents; Decision Making; Adolescent |
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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) > Orthodontics (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 12 Jan 2024 16:47 |
Last Modified: | 12 Jan 2024 16:47 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-6328-1 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Science and Business Media LLC |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/s41415-023-6328-1 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:204993 |