From: Patients’ perceptions of orthodontic treatment experiences during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study
Questions related to the level of confidence in resuming treatment in the pandemic | Mean | SD | 25% | Median | 75% | Complete observations |
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I am confident in resuming my orthodontic treatment and finishing it while at the pandemic | 4.59 | 0.85 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 153 (99%) |
I trust my orthodontist to deliver the same standard of care during the pandemic | 4.61 | 0.81 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 153 (99%) |
I have maintained the same standards of oral hygiene as instructed by my provider during the pandemic | 4.54 | 0.80 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 153 (99%) |
I have maintained the post-operative instructions and took care of my appliance during the pandemic | 4.39 | 0.89 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 152 (99%) |
It is necessary for an orthodontist to follow up on their patients during the pandemic or any similar emergencies | 4.12 | 0.87 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 150 (97%) |
Do you feel it is safe to see your orthodontist for full adjustment appointment during the pandemic? | 4.21 | 0.82 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 150 (97%) |
I like to postpone my treatment until the pandemic is over (negative correlated; coding reversed) | 4.21 | 0.88 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 150 (97%) |
I would like to discontinue my treatment and remove my braces because of the pandemic (negative correlated; coding reversed) | 4.40 | 0.97 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 149 (97%) |
I agree with the idea of reducing the number of visits to an orthodontic clinic during the pandemic (negative correlated; coding reversed) | 2.95 | 1.11 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 149 (97%) |
It is difficult to interact and communicate with my orthodontist while at the clinic during the pandemic (negative correlated; coding reversed) | 3.98 | 0.89 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 133 (86%) |
I am pleased with the way my appointment was handled during the pandemic. | 4.39 | 0.87 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 146 (95%) |
Total score | 46.47 | 4.75 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 128 (83%) |