Media and Social Networks Consultation and Associated Factors Among Orthodontic Patients

Completed

• Conditions: Dental Care; Using Social Media and Networks to Find Out About Orthodontic Treatment

• Registration Number: NCT06734923
• Lead Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Brief Summary

"Context : An increasing number of patients are using the internet and social media to obtain information about oral health, including the field of orthodontics.

Aim : This study aimed to analyze the behavior and habits of patients regarding the use of social media to obtain information about orthodontics, as well as the factors associated with this usage.

Materials and methods : The study was designed as a single-center, cross-sectional, descriptive study. Orthodontic patients filled out a 28-question questionnaire that gathered demographic data, information-seeking behavior, platform use and online consultation habits, trust and impact, and interest in additional resources. A univariate and multivariate logistic regression models/analysis were conducted using Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics Version 29.0.1.0, (employing Chi2, Fisher's exact tests, univariate and multivariate models)."

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-02-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-07-31
• Study Completion: 2023-07-31
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-05
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-13
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-18
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 65

Inclusion Criteria

• All patients, whether adults or minors accompanied by their legal representative, who consulted in the orthodontics unit, and had access to the internet.

Exclusion Criteria

• All patients who declined to participate.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
online research of orthodontic information	At the inclusion	Yes (score = 1) No (score = 2)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
trust in the information gathered	At the inclusion	No confidence (score = 0) Moderate confidence (score = 1) Full confidence (score = 2)
The impact of online and social media information on orthodontic patients' decision-making	At the inclusion	No influence (score = 0) Influenced decision (score = 1)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHU NICE; 🇫🇷 Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France