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Orthodontic treatment for disabled children: a survey of parents' attitudes and overall satisfaction.
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BMC oral health [BMC Oral Health] 2014 Aug 05; Vol. 14, pp. 98. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Aug 05. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Background: Many patients with disability require orthodontic treatment (OT) to achieve adequate oral function and aesthetic appearance. The cooperation of disabled patients and of their parents is central to the success of OT, as treatment can involve ethical dilemmas. The aim of this study was to analyze the motivation, expectations and overall satisfaction with OT among parents of patients with disabilities.<br />Methods: The parents of 60 disabled Spanish children with physical, mental and/or sensory impairment undergoing OT were surveyed on attitudes to OT and level of satisfaction with the outcomes. The survey consisted of 23 questions in 4 sections: attitude and adaptation, benefits, adverse effects, and level of satisfaction after completion of OT. A control group formed of the parents of 60 healthy children undergoing OT at the same institution were also surveyed.<br />Results: Parents of disabled children undergoing OT showed a high level of motivation and they are willing to collaborate in oral hygiene procedures. Adaptation to the removable appliances was poorer in disabled children but adaptation to fixed appliances was excellent. OT can provide a marked improvement in quality of life, social relationships and oral functionality in disabled children.<br />Conclusions: Among parents of disabled children undergoing OT, the perceived level of overall satisfaction was very high and expectations were often exceeded.
- Subjects :
- Activities of Daily Living
Adaptation, Physiological physiology
Adolescent
Child
Cooperative Behavior
Dental Care for Children adverse effects
Dental Care for Disabled adverse effects
Esthetics, Dental
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Malocclusion psychology
Malocclusion therapy
Motivation
Mouth Diseases etiology
Nausea etiology
Oral Hygiene
Orthodontic Appliances, Removable
Orthodontic Brackets
Orthodontics, Corrective adverse effects
Parent-Child Relations
Professional-Family Relations
Quality of Life
Sialorrhea etiology
Treatment Outcome
Attitude to Health
Dental Care for Children psychology
Dental Care for Disabled psychology
Orthodontics, Corrective psychology
Parents psychology
Personal Satisfaction
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1472-6831
- Volume :
- 14
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMC oral health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25096027
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-14-98