Related factors of re-visit intention to the oral health care center for the disabled
10.11149/jkaoh.2021.45.1.44
- Author:
Yeong-Ae CHOI
1
;
Yun-Sook JUNG
;
Jae-Min KANG
;
Young-Eun LEE
;
Youn-Hee CHOI
;
Keun-Bae SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Health Policy and Management, Graduate School of Public Health, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2021;45(1):44-48
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objectives:The aim of this study is to identify the factors related to re-visit intentions of patients who had visited the 10 oral health care centers for the disabled currently operating in Korea.
Methods:A self-developed questionnaire (29 items) was distributed among 1,000 randomly selected patients and their guardians who had visited one of the 10 oral health care centers for the disabled, with a consent. Consequently, 874 questionnaires were collected and analysed for statistics using SPSS 25.0.
Results:The patients traveled a long distance to visit the oral health care centers because of their specialization for the disabled. With the level of satisfaction with dentist services, dental hygienist services, and facilities increasing, the re-visit intention proportionally rose.
Conclusions:This study presents basic data that provides information on the operation of 10 oral health care centers for the disabled. It is imperative to develop a more structured questionnaire, and conduct an annual survey of the disabled visiting the centers.