Laypeople's interpretation of, and preference for, orthodontic images.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Good communication is fundamental to provision of information and patient engagement in orthodontic treatment. Images can be used to support verbal and written information, but little is known about how laypeople interpret orthodontic images.

Objective

To explore laypeople's understanding and preferences for images (clinical photographs and medical illustrations) relating to orthodontic diagnoses and treatments.

Design

Cross-sectional survey.

Setting

UK.

Population

Laypeople aged ⩾16 years.

Methods

Participants were recruited through social media to complete an online questionnaire containing six pairs of images (clinical photograph and medical illustration) relating to orthodontic diagnoses and treatment. Photographs were selected from

SUBMITTER: Berry L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9421200 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature