Parent perceptions regarding virtual pediatric dental clinics during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the attitudes and responses of parents of pediatric patients towards virtual dental clinics during COVID-19.

Material and Method

A total of 102 parents of pediatric patients who were scheduled for virtual (video or telephonic) clinic appointments for new patient consultations and follow-up clinics were included in the study. Parents and patients could attend the virtual clinic from a personal computer, tablet, or smartphone. An electronic self-administered questionnaire was sent to the parents through email after consultation (video or telephonic) which consisted of demographic data and a ten-item, five-point Likert-scale assessing: (i) parent satisfaction; (ii) ease of use; (iii) the effectiveness including increasing access to clinical services; (iv)

SUBMITTER: Alghamdi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10434104 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature