ArticleJournal of clinical and experimental dentistry2021
Invisalign treatment from the patient perspective: A Twitter content analyses.
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- Predicting Interest in Orthodontic Aligners: A Google Trends Data Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundUnderstanding patient perspective is a key factor in improving treatment satisfaction. The aim of the present study is to qualitatively describe the content of Twitter posts related to the treatment with Invisalign in order to get a better understanding of patient experience. MATERIAL AND
methodsTweets were prospectively collected during a period of four weeks from public available posts on Twitter using Awario™ a bespoke social media monitoring tool. After applying the pertinent inclusion and exclusion criteria the selected posts were analysed by three investigators using thematic analysis. Specific themes and subthemes were developed.
resultsA total of 1564 tweets were analysed; three mayor themes were identified: Pre-treatment related, Treatment related and Patient/clinician relationship. Pre-treatment posts were mainly positive and underlined patients' expectations, while in the treatment phase an almost equal number of positive and negative posts were found. The positive post were about the satisfaction with treatment and the improvement of self-esteem. The negative ones were related to pain, compliance, the impact on diet and pronunciation.
conclusionsThe present study provides a better understanding of patients' experience during clear aligners treatment. Increasing the awareness of the clinicians can improve their ability to face problems related to the orthodontic treatment and to provide to their patients better professional advices and counselling.
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