Table 1 Information needs of general dentists during clinical sessions in the study (n = 105 patient cases)
Foreground information needs | Cases with needs | Cases with needs met | Cases with needs unmet | Background information needs | Cases with needs | Cases with needs met | Cases with needs unmet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief complaint & symptoms | 55 | 55 (100%) | 0 (0%) | Medical & health history | 36 | 33 (92%) | 3 (8%) |
Treatment options & procedures | 50 | 44 (88%) | 6 (12%) | Dental insurance coverage | 17 | 12 (71%) | 5 (29%) |
Visual representation of problems | 43 | 31 (72%) | 12 (28%) | Patient decision on treatment | 11 | 10 (91%) | 1 (9%) |
Assessment of problems | 41 | 36 (88%) | 5 (12%) | Time of dental visit | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
Effect of treatment | 15 | 12 (80%) | 3 (20%) | Dental health behaviors | 8 | 7 (87.5%) | 1 (22.5%) |
Clinical evidence | 9 | 0 (0%) | 9 (100%) | Access to resources | 8 | 4 (50%) | 4 (50%) |