Reasons for (not) choosing dental treatments-A qualitative study based on patients' perspective.

ABSTRACT: Oral health is increasingly seen as a public health challenge due to the remarkable prevalence of oral diseases worldwide, the impact on general health, and health consequences that can arise for individuals. Compared to other health services, oral health services are usually not fully covered by statutory health insurance, which is seen as one reason in decision-making on dental treatments. Nevertheless, patients' reasons for treatment decisions are not well understood although they can provide valuable insights. The objective of this study was to identify reasons of choice for dental treatments and to explore patients' view on cost coverage in Germany. We conducted four focus group interviews with a total of 27 participants. The interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Data w

SUBMITTER: Felgner S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9132305 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature