Vol. 14 No. 1 (2022)
Investigación

Validity of the Spanish version of the Dental Satisfaction Questionnaire in a Costa Rican population

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  • Andrea López Soto,
  • Natalia Gutiérrez-Marín
Andrea López Soto
ULACIT
Natalia Gutiérrez-Marín
ULACIT

Published 2022-12-22

Keywords

  • Patient satisfaction,
  • questionnaire,
  • validity,
  • dentistry

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López Soto, A., & Gutiérrez-Marín, N. (2022). Validity of the Spanish version of the Dental Satisfaction Questionnaire in a Costa Rican population. IDental, 14(1), 52–63. Retrieved from https://revistas.ulacit.ac.cr/index.php/iDental/article/view/77

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Abstract

Aim: to adapt the Spanish version of the Dental Satisfaction Questionnaire for use in Costa Rica, validating its consistency and internal structure. Methods: a random sample of 250 patients treated at the School of Dentistry of the University of Costa Rica was used, to whom an-English version of the Dental Satisfaction Questionnaire was sent. Descriptive statistics were performed using the absolute and relative frequency of the sociodemographic variables. An internal consistency test was performed using a Cronbach’s Alpha reliability analysis, the item total confirmation, the reliability value if the item was eliminated, and the discrimination index was evaluated. In addition, a principal component analysis with orthogonal rotation was performed. Results: the dental satisfaction index was 98.2% and there was a statistically significant difference when it was correlated with the frequency of visits to the dentists (p=0,003). The consistency and internal structure of the questionnaire were positive. The domain of pain management was completely defined, while quality, cost, access and, and availability were partially defined. Conclusion: the Spanish version of the Dental Satisfaction Questionnaire is a valid instrument to assess patient satisfaction with dental care.
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