A study of dentists’ explanations and patient-dentist communication among older adults in Japan
Adequate explanations by dentists for elderly patients were significantly associated with the dentist factor. Improving the quantity and quality of the dentists' explanations of treatment may improve patient satisfaction and promote regular dental visits.
Authors
- Tomoko Hamasaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5190-0282)
- Akihito Hagihara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-2984)
Institutions
- Kyushu Women's University (JP)
- National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2024-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04910-6
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.55