Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing Sustainability in Oral Health Care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this research was to study the facilitators and barriers to implementation of sustainable oral health care in Dutch dental practices using a qualitative research design.

Methods

A conceptual framework was developed and based on 2 theories for implementation in dental practices. The framework covered 4 levels: structural, dental practice, oral health care practitioner, and method and product level. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect guided and in-depth data. Fourteen key stakeholders were interviewed: dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, managers and owners of dental practices, and suppliers of dental goods. Data were analysed using both a thematic analysis approach and open coding.

Results

Participants were aware of th

SUBMITTER: Volgenant CMC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9676545 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature