Flett, A.M., Hall, M., McCarthy, C. et al. (2 more authors) (2014) Does the British Orthodontic Society orthognathic DVD aid a prospective patient's decision making? A qualitative study. Journal of Orthodontics, 41 (2). pp. 88-97.
Abstract
Objectives: To explore the views of potential orthognathic patients regarding the influence of the BOS Orthognathic DVD in their decision making process.Design: Qualitative, cross-sectional study.Setting: A UK dental teaching hospital.Participants: Patients considering orthognathic treatment.Methods: New patients were recruited from orthognathic clinics following an initial consultation. After an appropriate time to view the DVD, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 patients (aged 16-48 years) in their homes. Interviews explored the attitudes and perceptions that influenced decisions about surgery, with a focus on the role of the DVD in this process. The interviews were transcribed and a framework analysis was undertaken.Results:The main themes identified were participant perceptions on the patient stories, use of images, the nature of the DVD itself and its usefulness in the decision making process. Participants reported they were heavily influenced by the patient stories.Virtual animations of surgery were seen as useful; whereas the before and after images of surgery were found to be disorientating. The design of the menu resulted in confusion or information being missed. The DVD was seen as a trusted resource, whereas the Internet was seen as biased, general and sensationalistic.Conclusions:The DVD gives trusted information that patients cannot obtain or process from professional sources or the Internet. If used properly it can have a role in the decision making process, but should be seen within the context of other influences on the patient. This research has highlighted some aspects of the DVD that could be improved upon.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2014 Maney. This is an author-produced version of a paper accepted for publication in Journal of Orthodontics. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy |
Keywords: | Consent; decision making; orthognathic; patient information |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Clinical Dentistry (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 17 Feb 2014 10:28 |
Last Modified: | 01 Feb 2015 01:38 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1465313313Y.0000000080 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Maney |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1179/1465313313Y.0000000080 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:77831 |