Characteristics of Patients Discontinuing Care
<b>Objectives:</b> Due to lower fees, dental school clinics (DSCs) may provide dental care for vulnerable populations. This study evaluates factors associated with patients deciding to discontinue care at a DSC. <b>Methods:</b> This is a retrospective analysis of a patient tr...
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| author | Lisa Simon Gurmukh Singh Dhaliwal Chieh-Han Jeffrey Liu Pranshu Sharma Shernel Thomas Sarah Bettag Katherine G. Weber Peggy Timothé Romesh P. Nalliah |
| author_facet | Lisa Simon Gurmukh Singh Dhaliwal Chieh-Han Jeffrey Liu Pranshu Sharma Shernel Thomas Sarah Bettag Katherine G. Weber Peggy Timothé Romesh P. Nalliah |
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| description | <b>Objectives:</b> Due to lower fees, dental school clinics (DSCs) may provide dental care for vulnerable populations. This study evaluates factors associated with patients deciding to discontinue care at a DSC. <b>Methods:</b> This is a retrospective analysis of a patient transfer form that was implemented to smooth transition of a patient when their student provider graduated. Forms provided deidentified information about characteristics and unmet dental needs. Descriptive and bivariate statistics were used to identify associations between patient characteristics and deciding to continue treatment in the student practice. <b>Results:</b> Of 1894 patients, 73.4% continued care. Financial limitations were most commonly reported as the reason for discontinuing care (30.1%). Patients speaking a language other than English or who had reported financial barriers were significantly less likely to continue care. <b>Conclusions:</b> Dental school patients from vulnerable groups are more likely to discontinue care. Dental schools should implement programs that will assist patients in maintaining a dental home. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-31d16e580bd546a4a3469953b77e0fac2022-12-22T02:08:32ZengMDPI AGDentistry Journal2304-67672019-03-01723110.3390/dj7020031dj7020031Characteristics of Patients Discontinuing CareLisa Simon0Gurmukh Singh Dhaliwal1Chieh-Han Jeffrey Liu2Pranshu Sharma3Shernel Thomas4Sarah Bettag5Katherine G. Weber6Peggy Timothé7Romesh P. Nalliah8Oral Health and Medicine Integration, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02115, USASchool of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USASchool of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USASchool of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USASchool of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USASchool of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USASchool of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USADental Public Health Residency, Texas A & M School of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USASchool of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA<b>Objectives:</b> Due to lower fees, dental school clinics (DSCs) may provide dental care for vulnerable populations. This study evaluates factors associated with patients deciding to discontinue care at a DSC. <b>Methods:</b> This is a retrospective analysis of a patient transfer form that was implemented to smooth transition of a patient when their student provider graduated. Forms provided deidentified information about characteristics and unmet dental needs. Descriptive and bivariate statistics were used to identify associations between patient characteristics and deciding to continue treatment in the student practice. <b>Results:</b> Of 1894 patients, 73.4% continued care. Financial limitations were most commonly reported as the reason for discontinuing care (30.1%). Patients speaking a language other than English or who had reported financial barriers were significantly less likely to continue care. <b>Conclusions:</b> Dental school patients from vulnerable groups are more likely to discontinue care. Dental schools should implement programs that will assist patients in maintaining a dental home.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/7/2/31oral health care accessaccess disparitiescultural diversity/cultural competencyoral health educationlimited English proficiency |
| spellingShingle | Lisa Simon Gurmukh Singh Dhaliwal Chieh-Han Jeffrey Liu Pranshu Sharma Shernel Thomas Sarah Bettag Katherine G. Weber Peggy Timothé Romesh P. Nalliah Characteristics of Patients Discontinuing Care Dentistry Journal oral health care access access disparities cultural diversity/cultural competency oral health education limited English proficiency |
| title | Characteristics of Patients Discontinuing Care |
| title_full | Characteristics of Patients Discontinuing Care |
| title_fullStr | Characteristics of Patients Discontinuing Care |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characteristics of Patients Discontinuing Care |
| title_short | Characteristics of Patients Discontinuing Care |
| title_sort | characteristics of patients discontinuing care |
| topic | oral health care access access disparities cultural diversity/cultural competency oral health education limited English proficiency |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/7/2/31 |
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