Socio-ecological factors associated with returning for post-operative care after dental treatment under general anesthesia

Kavita R. Mathu-Muju, Heather M. Bush, Lindsey A. Ho, Shelley Golden, Michael W. Roberts, Timothy J. Wright

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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine if specific variables in a theorized socio-ecological model are associated with returning for post-operative care after dental treatment under general anesthesia. Methods: A 26 item cross-sectional survey assessing socio-ecological variables of 100 families of patients receiving dental treatment under general anesthesia was conducted. Chi-square tests and logistic regressions were used to investigate associations between returning for post-operative core with child, family, clinic and environmental variables described in the proposed socio-ecological model. Results: Forty-seven percent of patients returned for post-operative care. Children without a dental home had lower odds of returning than children referred from a continuous source of care. Children with an ASA II/III classification had lower odds of returning for postoperative care than children who were ASA I. Conclusions: One child level and one environmental level variable in the theorized socio-ecological model had an impact on whether patients returned for post-operative care after dental treatment under general anesthesia. Further investigation of socioecological variables influencing dental health behaviors is needed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)27-34
Number of pages8
JournalPediatric Dentistry
Volume32
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jan 2010

Keywords

  • EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES
  • HEALTH PROMOTION/HEALTH SERVICES
  • HOSPITAL DENTISTRY/GENERAL ANESTHESIA

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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