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Relationship between dental care compliance and patients’ satisfaction about dental hygienist

  • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
  • Abbr : J Korean Soc Dent Hyg
  • 2019, 19(6), pp.1015-1024
  • DOI : 10.13065/jksdh.20190087
  • Publisher : Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Dentistry
  • Published : December 30, 2019

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ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the correlation between dental care compliance and patients’ satisfaction about dental hygienists who are oral health care experts likely to lead patients’ motivation. Methods: From June 11 to September 30, 2019, a questionnaire survey was conducted and a total of 189 people completed a structured questionnaire evaluating patient’s satisfaction and dental compliance. Data were analyzed using non-parametric tests such as Mann–Whitney test, Kruskal–Wallis rank test, and Spearman’s correlation. Results: There was a statistically significant correlation between dental care compliance and the area of good impression (r=0.187, p<0.001), support for interpersonal support (r=0.346, p<0.001), and dissatisfaction (r=0.304, p<0.001). Conclusions: It is necessary to continuously study and identify ways to enhance dental care compliance and patients’ satisfaction.

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