ArticleAmerican journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics2022
A qualitative study of orthodontic patients' experiences in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
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- Perceptions and utilization of tele-orthodontics: a survey of the members of the American Association of Orthodontists.Progress in orthodontics · 2024Article
- Effect of COVID-19 on orthodontic treatment/practice- A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthodontic science · 2023Review
- The COVID-19 experience of orthodontists in Jordan.Journal of orthodontic science · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is one of the most formidable challenges that influenced all domains of health care delivery. This research explored the experiences and challenges orthodontic patients faced in quarantine during the COVID-19 outbreak. The goal was to learn from patients about their oral health and general practices during this time to provide optimal delivery of orthodontic treatment care.
methodsA phenomenographic qualitative design involving semistructured face-to-face interviews. A purposive sampling strategy was deployed to collect qualitative data from 24 orthodontic patients who quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic. All interviews were digitally recorded, and afterwards, they were transcribed verbatim.
resultsFour main themes and associated subthemes were identified. The themes were (1) oral-health-related behavioral changes, (2) impact on treatment progression, (3) psychosocial impact and attitude changes, and (4) areas for future enhancements in health care delivery. Overall findings revealed both positive and negative behavioral changes in orthodontic patients regarding their adjustment during the quarantine and its implications to general health and well-being.
conclusionsFindings from this study suggest that COVID-19 impacted dental health care delivery to orthodontic patients during the quarantine. Patients reported psychosocial and behavioral changes as a consequence of treatment disruption and pandemic lockdown. The implications of these findings to the clinical dental environment and patient education are pivotal to further target areas in dental health care delivery that require strengthening. As such, clinicians could expect behavioral changes from orthodontic patients and identify better strategies to mitigate clinical challenges resulting from such changes.
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