Characteristics of orthognathic multidisciplinary team clinics in England. Part 2: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the study was to explore the orthodontist's perspective of the strengths and weaknesses of their current multidisciplinary team (MDT) design for orthognathic treatment.

Participants and methods

This was a qualitative study using online interviews of orthodontic consultants across England. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. This was the second part of a two-part study, where the first part, an online questionnaire survey, identified the variation in design of orthognathic MDTs across England and was the source of the 19 participants for this study.

Results

Seven themes were identified that influenced the design of orthognathic MDTs across England. Close working relationship with the team, access to closed surgery space to conduct the M

SUBMITTER: Paul NR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10469473 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature