Perceived barriers affecting access to preventive dental services : application of DEMATEL method
Joint Authors
Ravangard, Ramin
Bahadori, Muhammadkarim
Asghari, Baratali
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 8 (31 Aug. 2013)23 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2013-08-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
23
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Identifying perceived access barriers to preventive dental services is one of the basic steps to improve the public health.
Objectives : this study aimed to determine the perceived barriers affecting access to preventive dental services in one of Tehran dental clinics in 2012.
Patients and Methods : this research was a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study conducted in one of Tehran dental clinics in 2012 using decision–making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method.
The study sample included all patients (100 patients) who had referred to the endodontic treatment department from 26 - 31 May, 2012.
The required data were collected using a questionnaire.
Collected data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 and MATLAB 7.9.0 SPSSS 18.0, as well as, some descriptive and analytical tests including Mean, Standard Deviation (SD), and Independent T- Test.
Results : the five determinants of cost, inconvenience, fear, organization, and patient-dentist relationship were determined as barriers to access to dental services among which the cost and patient-dentist relationship were identified as the first and last priorities with the coordinates (1.4 and 1.4) and (1.25 and -0.65), respectively.
Conclusions : high cost of dental care has led to not referring patients to the clinic.
Oral health costs are too high ; however insurance organizations have no commitment to support such services.
Policymakers, administrators, and insurance organizations have a major role in improving access to dental services.
These decision-makers in making their policies can provide the required financial resources, shift the available resources towards preventive care and periodic checkups, and consider providing proper and sufficient places for dental care facilities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bahadori, Muhammadkarim& Ravangard, Ramin& Asghari, Baratali. 2013. Perceived barriers affecting access to preventive dental services : application of DEMATEL method. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 15, no. 8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-334458
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bahadori, Muhammadkarim…[et al.]. Perceived barriers affecting access to preventive dental services : application of DEMATEL method. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 15, no. 8 (Aug. 2013).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-334458
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bahadori, Muhammadkarim& Ravangard, Ramin& Asghari, Baratali. Perceived barriers affecting access to preventive dental services : application of DEMATEL method. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2013. Vol. 15, no. 8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-334458
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-334458