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. 2024 Jul 18;16(7):e64788.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.64788. eCollection 2024 Jul.

Motivational Drivers in Implant Therapy: A Novel Treatment Motivation Scale

Krishetha R  1 , Sunanda Rao  1 , Ravishankar Pl  1 , Prem Blaisie Rajula  1 , Gayathri K  1 , Kalaivani V  1 , Saravanan A V  1 , Mohamed Rashik  1 , Sindhujaa R  1 , Sheryl Dolly A  1
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Motivational Drivers in Implant Therapy: A Novel Treatment Motivation Scale

Krishetha R et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Aim This study aims to assess patient motivation during implant therapy using the newly developed implant treatment motivation scale. Materials and methods A questionnaire study was conducted, consisting of 15 questions designed to explore the motivating factors behind patients' decision to undergo implant therapy. A total of 50 patients about to undergo implant treatment at the Departments of Periodontology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Prosthodontics participated in the study. Results Analysis revealed a consistently high level of motivation (intrinsic and extrinsic) among all patients undergoing implant therapy. Conclusions The findings highlight the crucial role of motivation in treatment-seeking behavior, emphasizing the importance of dentists in motivating and guiding patients through the process of implant therapy.

Keywords: extrinsic motivation; implant therapy; intrinsic motivation; motivation scale; questionnaire; validation.

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Conflict of interest statement

Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre issued approval ST0923-768. The IEC approves the study. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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