How Patients Define Quality in Dental Care: A Qualitative Systematic Review
Researchers synthesized 36 qualitative studies to identify how patients define quality dental care, finding that patients prioritise organisational conditions, perceived clinical competence, interpersonal care including respect and communication, and continuity of care relationships alongside technical factors.
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