Dental hygienists' views on communicative factors and interpersonal processes in prevention and treatment of periodontal disease

International Journal of Dental Hygiene
J StenmanK H Abrahamsson

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore views of DHs on communicative issues and interpersonal processes of importance in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. The qualitative method of Grounded Theory (GT) was chosen for data sampling and analysis. Audio-taped and open-ended interviews were conducted with 17 dental hygienists. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed in a hierarchical coding process, according to the principles of GT. In the analysis a core category was identified as 'to be successful in information and oral health education and managing desirable behavioural changes'. The core concept was related to four additional categories and dimensions; (i) 'to establish a trustful relationship with the patient', (ii) 'to present information about the oral health status and to give oral hygiene instructions', (iii) 'to be professional in the role as a dental hygienist' and (iv) 'to have a supportive working environment in order to feel satisfaction with the work and to reach desirable treatment results'. The results describe a psychosocial process that elucidates the importance of building a trustful relationship with the patient, feeling secure in one's professional role as a DH and last but not...Continue Reading

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