Factors influencing the uptake of orthodontic treatment.
The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the factors that influenced the uptake of orthodontic treatment for patients who were referred for orthodontic treatment to two types of orthodontic treatment provider; a fee per item and hospital service. The following data were collected: (i) basic demographic data; (ii) the need for orthodontic treatment as measured by IOTN; and (iii) the outcome of the consultation. The data analysis with logistic regression revealed that the following variables had a predictive effect on the uptake of treatment: (i) the need for orthodontic treatment; and (ii) the patient's gender. Most of the patients that were referred and accepted for treatment had a definite need for orthodontic treatment.
O'Brien
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Department of Dental Medicine and Surgery, University Dental School of Manchester, U.K.
McComb
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Fox
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Wright
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003796:Dental Service, Hospital; D004739:England; D005250:Fees, Dental; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D009970:Orthodontics; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012737:Sex Factors; D012923:Social Class; D013222:State Medicine; D016312:Treatment Refusal