Patients' Experiences During Endodontic Treatments Performed by Hospital Externs at the CHRU of Brest

Root canal treatment (RCT) consists in eliminating infected and / or inflammatory tissues inside the root canal system of the tooth by a chemo-mechanical preparation and then filling the latter in a three-dimensional, bacteriostatic and durable way to allow healing. This treatment is commonly carried out and can sometimes be long and tedious, as for example on molars with several roots.

According to numerous studies, patients consider endodontic treatments as one of the most stress-inducing dental procedures. Another study also reports satisfaction during root canal treatment in public health service. There is a paucity in literature about patients'experience of endodontic treatment when they are carried out by dental students.

The main objective of this study is to investigate patients' experience of root canal treatment in Brest dental university hospital through a qualitative methodology, with individual interviews, a verbatim transcription, followed by a qualitative analysis . This type of research can enable to keep a broad approach of patients' experience and to stay faithful to it.

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Key information

Conditions

Endodontic Disease Behavior Dental Pulp Diseases Personal Satisfaction Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

CHRU de Brest

Brest, 29609, France

About this study

Volunteer patients are recruited during their endodontic treatment in Brest Dental Hospital. At the end of the treatment, the patients are asked to take part in an individual interview. The interview is carried out by a single investigator with the help of a question route, until data saturation. The interviews are transcribed verbatim and anonymously by the main investigator. The interviews are read by qualitative Analysis by two investigators in order to determine codes, gathered in categories. Then, the results will be written and discussed in an article.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients of legal age who volunteered to participate in the study, having formulated their non-opposition
Patients having been treated in the dental department of Brest dental university hospital by a dental student for an endodontic (=root canal) treatment

Exclusion criteria

patient who has formulated his opposition
patients not requiring endodontic treatment
minor patients
patients treated by the consultants or residents
patients taking opioids, powerful psychotropic drugs or having taken Atarax® before the treatment or interview
patients who are cognitively impaired or have a disability that impairs comprehension (hearing, speech)
patients under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Patients' experience of root canal treatment in Brest dental University hospital

Time frame: day 1

Individualized semi-directed interview, analyzed by content analysis

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Brest

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Registry information

Official study title

Patients' Experiences During Endodontic Treatments Performed by Hospital Externs at the CHRU of Brest : a Qualitative Study

Acronym: ENDOVECU

Important dates

Study start: 2022
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Mar 17, 2022
Registry last updated: Aug 12, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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