Patients and parents’ perspectives of orthodontic treatment (v1)

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Patients and parents’ perspectives of the need for orthodontic treatment and orthodontic appliances. Do socioeconomic and psychosocial factors have an impact?

• IRAS ID

  314817

• Contact name

  Jayne Harrison

• Contact email

  Jayne.Harrison@rlbuht.nhs.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Liverpool

• Duration of Study in the UK

  2 years, 0 months, 2 days

• Research summary

  The views of children and adolescents have not been widely explored, despite them being the main recipient group for orthodontic treatment. Most previous orthodontic studies have investigated treatment techniques and outcomes determined by specialists. There is a need to consider the opinions of adolescents because it is not sufficient to focus solely on professionally determined outcomes. Listening to and understanding patients' feelings and utilising a person-centred approach to healthcare is the most effective way to deliver quality care. This study aims to explore patients' and parents' views on orthodontic treatment and treatment need. It also seeks to examine patients' perspectives on different orthodontic appliances throughout treatment.
  Furthermore, it will also aim to assess the impact of socio-economic status (SES) on objective versus perceived orthodontic treatment need. Participants will be recruited, along with their parents, to an interview-based qualitative study prior to starting their planned orthodontic treatment. Participants will then be asked to complete a questionnaire to assess their perceived need for treatment. Participants will also be asked to record video diaries of their prospective orthodontic journey to determine the impact of orthodontic appliances on their daily lives. This study aims to provide a meaningful insight into patient-related outcomes and expectations, which could be used to address future patient concerns, offer effective solutions; and, hence, improve the overall quality of care. The study will be undertaken in the orthodontic department of a dental teaching hospital with a high flow of NHS patients, within the eligible age criteria.

• REC name

  London - Central Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  22/PR/0955

• Date of REC Opinion

  30 Sep 2022

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion