Patient perception of orthodontists with different stereotypes: development, psychometric properties, and application of an assessment instrument

This research aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire that considers social judgments and, through its application, assesses whether the presence of piercings, tattoos, beards, and loose hair visible in the face and neck region reflect on the patient perception regarding characteristics of the...

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Published in:American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics 2023-06, Vol.163 (6), p.825-834
Main Authors: Bittencourt, Rafael Cunha, de Paula, Sarah Braga Sayão, Pinto, Líris Cristina Nepomuceno, Magno, Marcela Baraúna, Jural, Lucas Alves, Pithon, Matheus Melo, Araújo, Mônica Tirre de Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Humans
Orthodontics
Orthodontists
Perception
Psychometrics - methods
Reproducibility of Results
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This research aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire that considers social judgments and, through its application, assesses whether the presence of piercings, tattoos, beards, and loose hair visible in the face and neck region reflect on the patient perception regarding characteristics of the orthodontist’s professional scope. The developed questionnaire had its psychometric properties evaluated and was applied to 220 young people and adults, aged 18-70 years, who responded according to their perception of 12 manipulated images of orthodontists with different stereotypes, considering the following items: hygiene, care, punctuality, experience and knowledge in orthodontics. The developed questionnaire showed high acceptability, confirmed reliability and validity of the construct, and satisfactory internal consistency. The stereotype interfered with the perception of professionalism (P 
ISSN:0889-5406
1097-6752
DOI:10.1016/j.ajodo.2022.07.022