正畸患者付出与收益的调查与研究
Investigation of payment and benefits for orthodontic treatment

摘要： 目的 调查与研究正畸患者的付出与收益。方法 选择正畸治疗结束的患者150名，其中包括30名12岁以下的患者，60名12~18岁患者，60名18岁以上的成人患者；发放150份有效调查问卷，运用SPSS统计软件对调查资料进行统计学分析。结果 在正畸的花费、每次正畸花的时间、正畸总时间和主观感受、正畸后对自身的评价、正畸对营养的影响、正畸对精神状况的影响、正畸对咀嚼的影响方面3种年龄阶段的构成比的差异有统计学意义；在每次正畸花的时间和正畸对发音的影响方面3种年龄阶段的构成比的差异无统计学意义。结论 不同年龄阶段的收益与付出有所差异。
Abstract: Objective This study investigates the cost and benefits of orthodontic treatment. Methods We recruited 150 orthodontics patients. The sample group comprised 30 patients under 12 years old, 60 patients aged 12 to 18 years old, and 60 patients aged 18 years old or above. We issued 150 copies of valid questionnaires to the subjects. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS statistical software. Results Differences were statistically significant among aspects of orthodontic cost, subjective feelings during treatment, duration of treatment, subjective feelings about duration of treatment, self-evaluation after treatment, and post-treatment effects on nutrition, mental state, and chewing. No differences were statistically significant among aspects of treatment time and the effects on pronunciation after treatment. Conclusion Differences in payment and benefits were found among different age groups