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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Patients' Satisfaction Regarding Oral Healthcare Services in the North-East Region of Romania: A Preliminary Questionnaire Survey.

Silviu Catalin Tibeica, Dragoș Ioan Virvescu, Iulian Costin Lupu, Dana Gabriela Budala, Ionut Luchian, Andreea Tibeica, Zinovia Surlari, Elena Mihaela Carausu

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Silviu Catalin TibeicaDepartment of Health Management, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Dragoș Ioan VirvescuDepartment of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iaşi, Romania.
Iulian Costin LupuDepartment of Health Management, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Dana Gabriela BudalaDepartment of Dentures, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iaşi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-2312-6987
Ionut LuchianDepartment of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-0017-9672
Andreea TibeicaDepartment of Implantology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania.
Zinovia SurlariDepartment of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iaşi, Romania.
Elena Mihaela CarausuDepartment of Health Management, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This research addresses a gap in the literature by conducting a comprehensive analysis of patients' level of satisfaction with dental care.

methodsBy combining quantitative and qualitative survey methods with a PSQ, this study aims to augment ongoing initiatives to enhance dental patients' experiences by painting a more comprehensive depiction of patients' level of satisfaction.

resultsWhen asked about their overall level of satisfaction 77.1% of the patients said that they received excellent services from office personnel and 72.2% said they trust their doctors.

conclusionsAssessing patient satisfaction in the realm of dental service quality is crucial for enhancing service quality and accuracy, which would benefit both patients and dentists and, ultimately, improve public health.

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dental managementdental servicesoral healthpatient satisfactionquality managementquality of life

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PMID38921309
PMCPMC11203170

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