Table 1 Eligibility criteria
PCC framework | Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|---|
Population | The participants should include patients and dental professionals, including dentists, dental nurses, dental hygienists and dental therapists The participants should be at least 18 years old | If the study includes any non-dental professionals such as practice managers and receptionists If the study participants include children, the intellectually disabled or family members of patients |
Concept | The study should include information that is relevant to at least one of the objectives | If the study does not should include information that is relevant to at least one of the objectives |
Context | The study should be carried out in a dental setting including clinics and hospitals | If the study is carried out in a non-dental setting such as community centres |
Language | English publications | Non-English publications |
