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Comparison of factors among the regional oral health center for the disabled in Korea

우리나라 권역 장애인구강진료센터 이용자 만족요인 비교

  • Jung, Yun-Sook (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Science & Technology, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Choi, Yeong-Ae (Department of Health Policy and Management, Graduate School of Public Health, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Kang, Jae-Min (Department of Dental Technics, Daegu Health College) ;
  • Lee, Young-Eun (Department of Dental Hygiene, Daegu Health College) ;
  • Song, Keun-Bae (Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University)
  • 정윤숙 (경북대학교 과학기술대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 최영애 (경북대학교 보건대학원 보건관리학과) ;
  • 강재민 (대구보건대학교 치기공과) ;
  • 이영은 (대구보건대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 송근배 (경북대학교 치과대학 예방치과학교실)
  • Received : 2021.03.16
  • Accepted : 2021.04.12
  • Published : 2021.04.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors of satisfaction with regional oral health centers for people with disabilities in Korea. Methods: A survey was conducted with 784 patients who visited regional oral health care centers in Korea. A self-developed questionnaire (29 items) was adapted with a consent form and IRB (Institutional Review Board). All collected data were analyzed for statistics using SPSS version 25.0. Results: The study participants were 452 (57.7%) male patients, 207 (26.4%) aged 20-29 years old, and mostly had physical, developmental, and mental disabilities. The patients were introduced by their acquaintances, and the major reason for visit was specific dental care for the disabled. Most patients used their cars and took half to one hour to commute. The common factor affecting the comprehensive satisfaction was the facility satisfaction. Conclusions: A more comprehensive and standardized questionnaire should be developed for the annual evaluation of all centers. This study presents the basic data that can aid to activate the operation of the four oral health care centers for the disabled, which are scheduled to be implemented in the future, as well as 10 currently operated centers.

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