Qualitative Research Is Important for All Prosthodontists.
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Authors
- Niesten, Dominique; Creugers, Nico
- Source
- International Journal of Prosthodontics; May/Jun2016, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p207-208, 2p
- Subject
- QUALITATIVE research
PROSTHODONTICS
PATIENT-centered care
DENTITION
COGNITION in old age
NEUROMUSCULAR system
DECISION making
COMMUNICATION
HEALTH attitudes
HEALTH behavior
MEDICAL needs assessment
MEDICAL protocols
ORAL hygiene
PATIENT participation
- Language
- ISSN
- 08932174
The authors focus on the importance of qualitative research in the prosthodontics field and the increased focus on patient-centered care. They mention the shift in dental expectations in some regions to having natural dentition into old age and the importance of cognitive capacity and neuromuscular coordination skills in the care of complex dental reconstruction. They consider how qualitative studies on patient perspectives can give a better idea of underlying factors behind patient decisions.