From: Orthodontic treatment for disabled children: a survey of parents’ attitudes and overall satisfaction
Disabled children n (%) | Healthy children n (%) | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
Satisfaction with the results | 0.000 | ||
Satisfied but with excessive effort | 2 (6.0%) | 0 (0%) | |
Satisfied | 17 (51.5%) | 54 (90.0%) | |
The results exceeded expectations | 14 (42.4%) | 6 (10.0%) | |
Improvement in patient’s self-image | 0.228 | ||
None | 3 (9.0%) | 3 (5.0%) | |
The child is not satisfied with the result | 1 (3.0%) | 0 (0%) | |
The child is pleased with the result | 29 (87.8%) | 57 (95.0%) | |
Reaction of family and friends | < 0.001 | ||
No reaction | 6 (18.1%) | 43 (71.6%) | |
They encouraged us throughout the treatment | 9 (27.2%) | 6 (10.0%) | |
They got excited | 18 (54.5%) | 11 (18.3%) | |
Improvement in patient daily activities | < 0.001 | ||
No change | 5 (15.1%) | 40 (66.6%) | |
Progress was significant | 1 (3.0%) | 14 (23.3%) | |
There was a very marked improvement | 27(81.8%) | 6 (10.0%) | |
Change in patient’s social life | < 0.001 | ||
None | 9 (27.2%) | 34 (56.6%) | |
Slightly improved social life | 9 (27.2%) | 23 (38.3%) | |
Significantly improved social life | 15 (45.4%) | 3 (5.0%) | |
The child is ready to undergo orthodontic treatment in the future, if needed | 0.711 | ||
Yes | 31 (93.9%) | 54 (90.0%) | |
No | 2 (6.0) | 6 (10.0%) |