ArticleBMC oral health2026
A qualitative evaluation of patient experiences of receiving endodontic treatment through the Sydney Local Health District Endodontic Access Scheme (SEAS).
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Abstract
backgroundThis evaluation examines patient experiences in relation to the Sydney Local Health District Endodontic Access Scheme (SEAS); an initiative run by the Sydney Dental Hospital - a large tertiary referral centre in New South Wales (NSW). The purpose of this scheme was to enhance specialist services capacity by referring advanced endodontic cases to specialist endodontists and dentists with a special interest in endodontics practising in the private sector through a novel public-private partnership.
methodsPatients who had received a voucher for private care through this scheme were invited to participate in an in-depth interview about their experiences. Following verbatim transcription, the data were qualitatively analysed. Through thematic analysis, iterative cycles of assessment led to the emergence of themes within the data.
resultsTwelve participants agreed to be interviewed about their experiences on the scheme. Following iterative coding, five themes emerged from the data: (1) access and timeliness of care; (2) interpersonal quality and trust; (3) clinical outcomes and aftercare; (4) voucher design, policy, and continuity of care; and, (5) equity, quality, and trust in tertiary dental hospitals.
conclusionParticipants described SEAS as improving access to complex endodontic care. They reported perceived benefits including pain relief, tooth retention, and improved quality of life. The main dissatisfaction related to administrative misalignment between public and private sectors.
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