Patients’ Understanding of Information Provided During Consent Process for Fixed Prosthodontic Treatment: A Mixed Methods Study at Dental Facilities in Kampala

Abstract

Obtaining valid informed consent requires that patients understand treatment information. This is crucial for irreversible procedures, like fixed prosthodontic treatment, where dentists are required to communicate highly technical information to patients with different literacy levels and treatment expectations. Failure of patients to understand some aspects of the treatment may result in dissatisfaction and complaints. There is limited data about dental patients’ understanding of treatment information in Uganda.