TY - JOUR
AU - Khamuani, Sonia
AU - Ross, Alastair
AU - Robertson, Douglas
PY - 2022
DA - July
TI - Factors affecting the quality of endodontic treatment in general dental practice in Scotland: A qualitative focus group study
JO - British Dental Journal
EP - 133
VL - 233
DO - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-022-4475-4
AB - Introduction: The quality of endodontic treatment worldwide is variable despite clear clinical guidelines being available. Aims: Identify the factors that affect the quality of endodontic treatment in general dental practice in Scotland and how to overcome the barriers identified. Methods: Four online focus group interview sessions were conducted in which a total of 16 participants were recruited, including general dental practitioners, endodontic specialists and educationalists. Topics for facilitated discussion were based on healthcare system theory and included education/training, patient factors, resources and equipment factors; themes were identified via template analysis. Results: A number of themes and subthemes affecting the quality of care are reported, including aspects to do with remuneration, time, education, training, support from secondary care and the impact of COVID-19. Conclusion: Findings support: increase practical experience for undergraduates; access to postgraduate mentoring and training; development of a managed clinical network to facilitate access to appropriately trained specialists; and increased remuneration to allow sufficient time and adequate equipment to achieve clinical standards.
PB - Springer Nature
UR - http://eprints.gla.ac.uk/267896/
KW - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ER