AimPatient‐reported outcomes (PROs) hold significant potential in guiding clinical decision making, yet their utilization in periodontal trials has been limited. This systematic review aimed to critically synthesize and analyse qualitative studies that evaluated the knowledge and impact of periodontitis and its treatment on patients' lives, as well as their motivations, expectations and experiences in seeking treatment.Materials and MethodsSix databases were searched up to March 2024 for qualitative studies on periodontitis patients. Studies were quality‐assessed using the JBI Critical Appraisal and ConQual tools. Two authors independently extracted the findings, with discrepancies resolved by a third reviewer.ResultsThirteen studies from 2006 to 2023 across four continents, involving 215 participants, identified five themes related to periodontitis: (i) knowledge about periodontitis and its treatment; (ii) impact of periodontitis on patients' lives; (iii) motivation and treatment expectations; (iv) obstacles to treatment; and (v) treatment impact on patients' lives.ConclusionSignificant physical and psychosocial impacts of periodontitis on patients' lives were identified, along with critical gaps in knowledge and awareness, emphasizing the important role of dentists in patient education. Specific PROs for use in validated instruments tailored to periodontitis were identified. These results can enhance patient‐centred care by guiding future studies in accurately assessing patient perspectives on their condition and treatment.

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牙周炎患者的认知、态度和需求：定性系统评价


Aim 患者报告结果 (PRO) 在指导临床决策方面具有巨大潜力，但其在牙周试验中的应用受到限制。本系统综述旨在批判性地综合和分析定性研究，这些研究评估了牙周炎及其治疗对患者生活的认识和影响，以及他们寻求治疗的动机、期望和经验。材料和方法检索了截至2024年3月的六个数据库用于牙周炎患者的定性研究。使用 JBI 批判性评估和 ConQual 工具对研究进行质量评估。两位作者独立提取了研究结果，差异由第三位评审员解决。 结果 2006 年至 2023 年，横跨四大洲的 13 项研究，涉及 215 名参与者，确定了与牙周炎相关的五个主题：（i）有关牙周炎及其治疗的知识； (ii) 牙周炎对患者生活的影响； (iii) 动机和治疗期望； (iv) 治疗障碍； (v) 治疗对患者生活的影响。 结论 确定了牙周炎对患者生活的重大身体和心理影响，以及知识和意识方面的重大差距，强调了牙医在患者教育中的重要作用。确定了针对牙周炎定制的经过验证的仪器中使用的特定 PRO。这些结果可以指导未来的研究准确评估患者对其病情和治疗的看法，从而增强以患者为中心的护理。