Publications by authors named "Adam Alvenfors"
Objectives: This study aimed to elucidate dental professionals' experiences of how to empower patients at risk of developing new or additional caries to promote caries-related preventive behavioral changes.
Methods: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and subjected to qualitative content analysis. To provide credibility and high-quality data, participant recruitment followed strategic sampling.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the concept of "difficult" dental patients and aims to create a framework to understand their characteristics and the impact they have on dental staff.
- Through interviews with dental professionals, the research identifies key concerns such as interaction difficulties and bio-psycho-social complexity that characterize these patients.
- Findings reveal that managing these patients requires balancing emotional and professional challenges, with dental staff employing strategies to enhance communication and adaptability in patient care.