Information-seeking behaviour in patients exploring orthognathic surgery: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore how orthognathic patients seek information during decision-making.

Design

Qualitative, cross-sectional study.

Setting

A hospital in Cumbria, UK.

Participants

Prospective orthognathic patients.

Methods

Participants were purposively recruited from joint orthognathic clinics after the original consultation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via remote video call with nine participants aged 18-30 years. Data collection and reflexive thematic analysis occurred in parallel until thematic saturation was achieved.

Results

The central finding of this research was that patients were making informed decisions about orthognathic surgery. Four themes were identified to support this central finding including the following: (1) selec

SUBMITTER: Wade N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11951351 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature