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Table 5 Level of satisfaction and appreciation of improvements by surveyed parents of disabled (n = 33) and healthy children (n = 60), after completion of orthodontic treatment

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%)