Young people's and adults' views and experiences of decision-making to manage compromised first permanent molars: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little information on young people's and adults' views and experiences on decision-making for managing compromised first permanent molars (cFPM) exists.

Aim

To establish young people's and adults' views and experiences of decision-making for managing cFPM.

Design

Face-to-face (online) semi-structured interviews were undertaken using an iteratively designed topic guide. Participants aged 12-65 were purposively sampled with recruitment from different dental clinics (three primary care, an out-of-hours emergency and one dental hospital). Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

Three themes were generated from young people's interviews (n = 9): (i) influencing factors; (ii) long-term consideratio

SUBMITTER: Taylor GD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11626489 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature