Outcomes of Periodontal Treatment in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (OPERA): quantitative and qualitative results of a pilot randomized controlled trial

Serban, Stefan Teodor (2017). Outcomes of Periodontal Treatment in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (OPERA): quantitative and qualitative results of a pilot randomized controlled trial. University of Birmingham. Ph.D.

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Abstract

Outcomes of Periodontal Treatment in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (OPERA) was a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) that aimed to assess the feasibility for a larger, multi-center RCT which would investigate the efficiency of non-surgical periodontal treatment in reducing disease activity levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The OPERA trial used a mixed methods approach. The quantitative approach delivered pilot data regarding the clinical outcomes of the intervention, whilst the role of qualitative data was to provide a better insight into the experiences and values of the patients that would encourage their participation in the larger, definitive study.
The findings of this trial highlighted the specific issues of the patient population, the logistic challenges and provided some possible solutions to facilitate patient participation.

Type of Work:	Thesis (Doctorates > Ph.D.)
Award Type:	Doctorates > Ph.D.
Supervisor(s):	Supervisor(s) Email ORCID Dietrich, Thomas UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Chapple, Iain L. (Iain Leslie) UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED de Pablo, Paola UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Hill, Kirsty UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
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College/Faculty:	Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Medical & Dental Sciences
School or Department:	School of Dentistry
Funders:	None/not applicable
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine R Medicine > RK Dentistry
URI:	http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/7231

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