A „kompromisszumos választás” szerepe a fogászati kezeléssel kapcsolatos döntések során. 676 magyar önkéntes részvételével végzett vizsgálat

Abstract

Introduction: The compromise effect is a well-known phenomenon in the world of marketing, but it is rarely examined in medical settings. In dental setting, the patient often has to make treatment-related decisions with price as the only available and comprehensible information to help informed choice. Aim: We sought to determine if the compromise effect plays a role in dental treatment choices, and if yes, how the effect is modified by factors such as perceived quality, professional jargon in the explanations, or the importance of keeping one’s own teeth intact. Method: 676 volunteers participated in this questionnaire-based study. The questionnaires were filled in anonymously. Altogether 8 versions of the same questionnaire were generated, in which the following information was given in varying combinations: the names of five different dental treatments from cheap to expensive, their possible prices, and additional information about the treatment. Statistical analysis: The significance of the relationship between the relative frequency of responses and the available additional information was determined by chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test. Results: The respondents did not approach dental treatment-related decisions on a heuristic basis by default, most probably because of their preconceptions and previous experiences in connection with dental treatments. Esthetics turned out to be of utmost importance and expectable lifespan was also information that significantly influenced the choices. Conclusion: Extra information can and does influence informed dental treatment choice on the patient side, provided it is offered in a clear, proper, and intelligible form, which points out the importance of professional communication. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(38): 1503–1509.

Dentofacial mini- and microesthetics as perceived by dental students: A cross-sectional multi-site study

“…It is well documented that dentofacial esthetics has a profound influence on one's social perception [1], and on self-perception as well [2][3][4]. For some time now, esthetics has been a central issue in dentistry, as patients put increasing emphasis on this aspect-sometimes prioritizing it over functional considerations [5,6]. This "esthetic turn" in patients' expectations prompted dental professionals to investigate what counts as esthetic in dentistry, both from the perspectives of the patient and the dentist.…”

Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction and Loyalty as Perceived by Dentists and Their Patients

“…Studies have reported that the quality of dentist-patient communication is related to patient satisfaction [ 20 , 21 , 22 ]. In the field of general medicine, studies have pointed out that patients prefer to be involved in the decision-making [ 23 , 24 , 25 ], and the few studies that are available on this specific question in dentistry, show the same [ 26 , 27 ]. It is also known that the perceived service quality influences patient loyalty through the effect of patient satisfaction which plays a key role in promoting patient loyalty [ 28 ].…”