Responses to ojw questionnaire survey

The two versions above present the results along with the comments and subtext that were requested in some of the questions, for example, questions:
11, 18, 28, 30, 35, 37, 40, 55, 57, 58, 70, 71, 74 40, 57, 58, and 74 are particularly revealing.
Unlike how the responses are laid out below the two version above are more pleasant to look at.

Responses to queries 1-3Demographics 4-20Background 21-30Safety 31-40Effectiveness
41-55Problems 56-73Conclusions 74-77Miscellaneous

The Safety and Effectiveness of, and the Problems Associated with, OJW--a weight-control method

1. Below is my contact information
	answered question		24
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
viewCity/Town:		100.0%	24
viewState:		100.0%	24
viewEmail Address:		100.0%	24

2. Are you male or female?
	answered question		24
	skipped question		0
BACK TO QUERIES 1 - 3		Response Percent	Response Count
Male:		16.7%	4
Female:		83.3%	20

3. What is your age?
	answered question		24
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
19-23		8.3%	2
24-29		20.8%	5
30-34		12.5%	3
35-39		16.7%	4
40-44		20.8%	5
45-49		4.2%	1
50-54		12.5%	3
55-59		0.0%	0
60+		4.2%	1

BACK TO QUERIES 4-20 4. Weight at start of OJW as you indicated on the Informed Consent you completed. Use the number I provided you with in the invitation to participate in this survey.
	answered question			21
	skipped question			3
		Response Average	Response Total	Response Count
viewPounds		229.10	4,811	21

5. Your BMI (Body Mass Index) at start of OJW as you indicated on the Informed Consent you completed. (This index number is the number provided you in the invitation to participate in this survey.)
	answered question			21
	skipped question			3
		Response Average	Response Total	Response Count
viewA number between 25 and 38, i.e. the special index calculated from your height and weight.		35.86	753	21

6. Present Weight
	answered question			21
	skipped question			3
		Response Average	Response Total	Response Count
viewPounds		193.38	4,061	21

7. Present BMI click here or go to [http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm]
	answered question			19
	skipped question			5
		Response Average	Response Total	Response Count
viewA whole number between 25 and 38		33.05	628	19

8. Below are listed some common medical problems associated with being overweight. Choose the one(s) that apply to you now.
	answered question		19
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
Snoring		36.8%	7
Sleep apnea		31.6%	6
Migraines		21.1%	4
Asthma		5.3%	1
Pain/discomfort in knees and/or hip joints		47.4%	9
Hypertension (abnormally high blood pressure (All levels above 120/80 mmHg raise your risk, and the risk grows as blood pressure levels rise.)		26.3%	5
An excessively high blood count (160-189 mg/dL or higher) of “bad” cholesterol (LDL)		15.8%	3
Type II diabetes mellitus		10.5%	2
Hypothyroidism		10.5%	2
Coronary artery disease		0.0%	0
Depression		36.8%	7
Lower-back pain		36.8%	7
Menstrual irregularities		21.1%	4
None of the above		10.5%	2
Other:		5.3%	1

9. Was the risk or fear of surgery an important consideration in choosing OJW?
	answered question		21
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		61.9%	13
No		38.1%	8

10. Are you in OJW now?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		30.0%	6
No		70.0%	14

11. Who did you get to assist you when you got back home? physician, dentist, friend, significant other, etc.?
	answered question	19
	skipped question	5
		Response Count
view		19

12. Before finding Dr. Rothstein how difficult was it to find an OJW provider?
	answered question		21
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 no difficulty		4.8%	1
1		4.8%	1
2		0.0%	0
3		9.5%	2
4		9.5%	2
5 impossible		71.4%	15

13. For how many months were you/have you been in OJW?
	answered question		21
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
0-2		42.9%	9
2-4		4.8%	1
4-7		19.0%	4
7-10		14.3%	3
10-12		4.8%	1
12+		14.3%	3

14. How many months ago did you stop OJW?
	answered question		17
	skipped question		7
		Response Percent	Response Count
1-2		5.9%	1
2-6		29.4%	5
6-12		29.4%	5
12-24		11.8%	2
24+		23.5%	4

15. Did/Do you feel that Dr. Ted provided you with sufficient information prior to the start of OJW?
	answered question		21
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 insufficient		0.0%	0
1		4.8%	1
2		4.8%	1
3		4.8%	1
4		14.3%	3
5 abundant		71.4%	15

16. Was this service valuable to you?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		20.0%	4
1		0.0%	0
2		0.0%	0
3		15.0%	3
4		10.0%	2
5 highly valuable		55.0%	11

17. Would/Did you recommend it to others?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 no		20.0%	4
1		5.0%	1
2		10.0%	2
3		10.0%	2
4		5.0%	1
5 absolutely		50.0%	10
viewOther (please specify)			4

18. After OJW what method did/would you try/or are trying at present?
	answered question	19
	skipped question	5
		Response Count
view		19

19. Did you have Bariatric (gastric-bybass) surgery after OJW?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		0.0%	0
No		100.0%	20

20. Did you have "lap band” surgery after OJW?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		10.0%	2
No		90.0%	18

21. My choice below represents how I feel about OJW for the control of weight in compulsive overeating.
	answered question		21
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
OJW is both safe and effective.		71.4%	15
OJW is neither safe nor effective.		9.5%	2
OJW is safe but not effective.		14.3%	3
OJW is effective but not safe.		4.8%	1

22. Were you harmed by your experience with OJW? Questions 23-27 ask you to grade the degree of harm to the Teeth, Gums, etc. If you answered "NO" to the above choose "0" for the choices offered in 23-27.
	answered question		21
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		19.0%	4
No		71.4%	15
viewOther (please specify)		9.5%	2

23. In what way(s) did you feel you were harmed by your OJW experience? My Teeth:
	answered question		18
	skipped question		6
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		72.2%	13
1		0.0%	0
2		0.0%	0
3		5.6%	1
4		5.6%	1
5		16.7%	3
viewOther (please specify)			5

24. In what way(s) did you feel you were harmed by your OJW experience? My Gums:
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 none at all		70.0%	14
1		0.0%	0
2		10.0%	2
3		10.0%	2
4		0.0%	0
5		0.0%	0
viewOther (please specify)		10.0%	2

25. In what way(s) did you feel you were harmed by your OJW experience? My Jaw Joints
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0		65.0%	13
1		10.0%	2
2		0.0%	0
3		5.0%	1
4		5.0%	1
5		5.0%	1
viewOther (please specify)		10.0%	2

26. In what way(s) did you feel you were harmed by your OJW experience? Please describe:
	answered question	15
	skipped question	9
		Response Count
view		15

27. Do you believe you suffered a harm that is permanent? If yes, answer the next question.
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
yes		15.0%	3
No		85.0%	17

28. If you believe you suffered a harm that is permanent? Please explain.
	answered question	6
	skipped question	18
		Response Count
view		6

29. Do you think the OJW harmed you in any way after the device was removed?
	answered question		18
	skipped question		6
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 no		83.3%	15
1		5.6%	1
2		0.0%	0
3		5.6%	1
4		0.0%	0
5 yes		5.6%	1

30. If you believe OJW harmed you in anyway after the device was removed please describe.
	answered question	6
	skipped question	18
		Response Count
view		6

31. How well did you adhere to OJW regime (5 weeks wired/5 days rest)?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 (Did not follow regimen at all.)		10.0%	2
1		5.0%	1
2		5.0%	1
3		30.0%	6
4		30.0%	6
5 (Followed regimen precisely.)		20.0%	4

32. Did you lose weight during the OJW?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		90.0%	18
No		10.0%	2

33. How many pounds did/have you lose/lost during OJW?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 pounds		5.0%	1
0-10		25.0%	5
10-20		25.0%	5
20-40		20.0%	4
40-60		20.0%	4
60+		5.0%	1

34. Choose that response(s) that most applies to you regarding OJW.
	answered question		19
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
I didn’t lose any weight.		10.5%	2
I lost some weight.		31.6%	6
I lost a lot of weight.		31.6%	6
I achieved my stated goals.		26.3%	5
I lost weight but gained it all back.		10.5%	2
I lost weight and kept it off.		31.6%	6
I now weigh more than when I began OJW.		5.3%	1

35. If none of the above choices are fitting you can say it in your own words.
	answered question	6
	skipped question	18
		Response Count
view		6

36. If you experienced a benefit in what way(s) did you benefit?
	answered question		17
	skipped question		7
		Response Percent	Response Count
I had hope for the first time.		35.3%	6
I lost a significant amount of weight for the first time.		29.4%	5
I felt better about myself in general.		52.9%	9
I had some new realizations about my weight problem.		58.8%	10
OJW gave me the jump-start I needed to bring my compulsive eating under control.		47.1%	8
All of the above		41.2%	7

37. If you experienced a benefit not mentioned above please explain:
	answered question	5
	skipped question	19
		Response Count
view		5

38. Did OJW help you to get better control of your eating habits?
	answered question		19
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		84.2%	16
No		15.8%	3

39. I now feel sure that vis-a-vis Q21 my choice below represents how I truly feel about OJW for the control of weight in compulsive overeating: (Please do not go back to alter your answer at Q.21)
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
OJW is both safe and effective.		70.0%	14
OJW is neither safe nor effective.		5.0%	1
OJW is safe but not effective.		15.0%	3
OJW is effective but not safe.		10.0%	2

BACK TO QUERIES 31-40 40. I now feel sure that my choice above represents how I truly feel about OJW for the control of weight in compulsive overeating, However, I would like to add:
	answered question	10
	skipped question	14
		Response Count
view		10

41. What problem(s) did you have with your OJW? Choose all that apply to you.
	answered question		17
	skipped question		7
		Response Percent	Response Count
It was too costly.		29.4%	5
It was too difficult to rewire myself.		23.5%	4
Brackets kept detaching.		11.8%	2
The wires kept breaking.		23.5%	4
My speech was impaired too much.		29.4%	5
Maintaining my life on a liquid diet was all but impossible.		5.9%	1
Social embarrassment.		17.6%	3
My sex life was impaired.		5.9%	1
My breathing was impaired.		0.0%	0
My breath was impaired.		11.8%	2
My own dentist disapproved.		11.8%	2
My jaw got stiff.		47.1%	8
My bite felt impaired.		11.8%	2
Negative effect/embarrassment at work.		17.6%	3
The inside of my mouth felt unclean.		52.9%	9
My significant other/family did not support me.		5.9%	1
The device was too visible.		11.8%	2
Keeping wired for 5 weeks and then 5 days off proved too difficult for me to follow.		29.4%	5
The doctor was not sufficiently responsive to my needs.		5.9%	1

42. Please respond the degree to which you experienced each of the following: Re Q's 43-55 a "0" response signifies "not at all". My social life was impaired.
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		55.0%	11
1		10.0%	2
2		10.0%	2
3		5.0%	1
4		5.0%	1
5 greatly		15.0%	3

43. My sex life was impaired.
	answered question		19
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		68.4%	13
1		5.3%	1
2		15.8%	3
3		5.3%	1
4		0.0%	0
5 greatly		5.3%	1

44. I had the support of my significant other.
	answered question		16
	skipped question		8
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		31.3%	5
1		12.5%	2
2		0.0%	0
3		0.0%	0
4		6.3%	1
5 completely supported me		50.0%	8

BACK TO QUERIES 41 to 55 45. My jaw became stiff and/or painful:
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 none		35.0%	7
1		25.0%	5
2		10.0%	2
3		10.0%	2
4		0.0%	0
5 quite a bit		20.0%	4

46. My teeth became painful:
	answered question		19
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		68.4%	13
1		5.3%	1
2		10.5%	2
3		0.0%	0
4		5.3%	1
5 very painful		10.5%	2

47. I gave up on OJW because my jaw joint became stiff and painful:
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not so for me		75.0%	15
1		0.0%	0
2		5.0%	1
3		0.0%	0
4		5.0%	1
5 totally true for me		15.0%	3

48. I made a big mistake by choosing OJW:
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		80.0%	16
1		5.0%	1
2		0.0%	0
3		0.0%	0
4		0.0%	0
5 yes		15.0%	3

49. It was a waste of time and money:
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		75.0%	15
1		5.0%	1
2		5.0%	1
3		0.0%	0
4		0.0%	0
5 it was a waste of time and money.		15.0%	3

50. My speech was impaired:
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		20.0%	4
1		25.0%	5
2		15.0%	3
3		25.0%	5
4		10.0%	2
5 significantly		5.0%	1

51. My mouth felt unclean inside:
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		20.0%	4
1		15.0%	3
2		10.0%	2
3		15.0%	3
4		10.0%	2
5 almost all the time		30.0%	6

52. My breathing felt restricted:
	answered question		19
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		78.9%	15
1		5.3%	1
2		10.5%	2
3		5.3%	1
4		0.0%	0
5 all the time		0.0%	0

53. My friends/family/significant other complained about my breath not being fresh:
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 never		65.0%	13
1		5.0%	1
2		15.0%	3
3		5.0%	1
4		0.0%	0
5 numerous times		10.0%	2

54. I gave up because it was too difficult to rewire myself:
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not true for me		80.0%	16
1		5.0%	1
2		5.0%	1
3		5.0%	1
4		0.0%	0
5 true for me		5.0%	1

BACK TO QUERIES 41 TO 55

55. Regarding the rewiring process, choose the most appropriate response(s)
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
I could not master it.		15.0%	3
I could not find a professional to do it for me.		10.0%	2
At first it was very difficult and then I mastered it.		15.0%	3
It was easy to rewire myself from the start.		55.0%	11
I had a significant other who did it for me.		15.0%	3
I found a dental professional to do it for me.		10.0%	2
viewOther (please specify)		5.0%	1

56. Did you have any experiences related to OJW with special attention to nausea, vomiting or choking?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		0.0%	0
No		100.0%	20

57. If you did have an experience related to OJW with special attention to nausea, vomiting or choking please comment here:
	answered question	4
	skipped question	20
		Response Count
view		4

58. Given that vomiting could lead to the inspiration of vomit back into your airway leading to effects ranging from choking to death, please state your position(s) from the list below.
	answered question		18
	skipped question		6
		Response Percent	Response Count
The Informed Consent I filled out told me all I needed to know.		55.6%	10
It's possible but highly unlikely.		38.9%	7
The risk of death from surgery bothers me more.		22.2%	4
You can die from some diet pills as well.		22.2%	4
I carefully researched that possibility and found no instance of its occurrence.		27.8%	5
I was warned of that so I carried my wire clippers with me at all times.		44.4%	8
All of the above.		50.0%	9
viewOther (please specify)			3

59. Did you find it helpful to be able to contact previous OJW patients?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 not at all		40.0%	8
1		10.0%	2
2		0.0%	0
3		5.0%	1
4		10.0%	2
5 very useful		35.0%	7

60. I might have continued if an easier method to rewire myself was available.
	answered question		19
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
Not applicable to me		73.7%	14
0 (would not have continued)		21.1%	4
1		0.0%	0
2		0.0%	0
3		0.0%	0
4		0.0%	0
5 (definitely would have continued)		5.3%	1

61. I might have continued if there was a provider closer to my home.
	answered question		19
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
Not applicable to me		63.2%	12
Yes		15.8%	3
No		21.1%	4

62. Do you believe that OJW gave you a "jump start" with your weight loss efforts?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		85.0%	17
No		15.0%	3

63. Why did you choose the OJW method to begin with? Multiple responses are okay:
	answered question		19
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
My physician recommended I lose weight.		26.3%	5
My being overweight was causing me to be depressed.		78.9%	15
I realized that my excessive weight could have serious health related consequences.		63.2%	12
I just didn't like the way I looked.		52.6%	10
I dreaded the thought of gastric-bypass surgery		31.6%	6
Taking over-the-counter pharmaceuticals seemed too risky.		31.6%	6
Previous methods were ineffective for me.		52.6%	10
I heard about it from a friend.		15.8%	3
I felt this approach might help me bring my compulsive overeating under control.		68.4%	13
I was finally able to locate a dental professional who would provide the service.		57.9%	11
All or most of the above.		21.1%	4

64. Weight control services should be left to the patient's physician/dietician.
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		40.0%	8
No		60.0%	12

65. I believe OJW is a useful procedure for carefully selected patients.
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		90.0%	18
No		10.0%	2

66. Do you believe that it is the right and responsibility for dental professionals to provide this service to compulsive overeaters?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		85.0%	17
No		15.0%	3

67. Dental professionals should be encouraged to provide weight control services to their patients:
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 (They should not be encouraged.)		15.0%	3
1		0.0%	0
2		0.0%	0
3		25.0%	5
4		5.0%	1
5		55.0%	11

68. Should OJW be more available/widespread?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		85.0%	17
No		15.0%	3

69. If you did regain the weight you lost did you hold the OJW provider responsible?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		10.0%	2
No		90.0%	18

70. Do you think OJW should be covered by your insurance company?
	answered question	19
	skipped question	5
		Response Count
view		19

71. Why do you think OJW is not covered while the way more costly operations like gastric-bypass are covered?
	answered question	18
	skipped question	6
		Response Count
view		18

72. Did OJW help you toward the goal of modifying your behavior as it relates to the amount and type of food you eat at present?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 (Not at all)		20.0%	4
1		0.0%	0
2		5.0%	1
3		10.0%	2
4		15.0%	3
5		50.0%	10

73. What fee, assuming payment all at once, with the cost of all successive visits included, do you think an OJW provider should charge for the service?
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
$700 - $1,200		35.0%	7
$1,200 - $1,700		20.0%	4
$1,700 - $2,400		15.0%	3
$2,400 - $3,000		30.0%	6

BACK TO QUERIES 56-73 74. As I said at the start “This is an ambitious survey.” Thank you for taking the time and thought needed to complete it. Cordially, /Ted Rothstein, DDS, PhD/ Results presented at: http://www.drted.com/OJW Questionnaire survey and results.htm In the text box below you are invited to add any other possibly helpful comments, suggestions or criticisms.
	answered question	13
	skipped question	11
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75. Regarding the $35 gift, I am delighted to have take this Questionnaire survey to help Dr. Ted evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Orthodontic Jaw Wiring. I prefer that you:
	answered question		20
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Do not need to send me any gift.		85.0%	17
Send me the gift.		15.0%	3

GO BACK TO QUERIES 1-3 76. I am delighted to help you in your quest to evaluate the benefits and problems of OJW to help compulsive overeaters regain a modicum of control over their problem. Send me the honorarium of $35 for completing the survey and sending it back to you. In the text box below, I have added my Name, Address, City, State and Zip.
	answered question	8
	skipped question	16
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view		8

77. August 24, 2008 Ted Rothstein, DOJWResultsHTMLDS, PhD Life Active member of the American Association of Orthodontists Specialist in Cosmetic Orthodontics Specialist in OJW 35 Remsen St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 852-1551 www.drted.com drted35@aol.com YOU MAY CONTINUE TO ENTER ANY COMMENTS YOU HAVE IN THIS BOX.
	answered question	8
	skipped question	16
		Response Count
view		8

Responses to survey with links to comments and subtext

Responses to survey: Excel spreadsheet version

The Excel version is also excellent for viewing the comments and subtext that was requested in some of the questions, for example, questions 11, 18, 28, 30, 35, 37, 40, 55, 57, 58, 70, 71, 74, 40, 57, 58, and 74 are particularly revealing.

Posted: January 10, 2009
Ted Rothstein,
Ted Rothstein, DDS PhD
June 1, 2008
drted35@aol.com
(718) 852-1551
*OJW patent pending #11/534225

Special thanks to editors Esther Lafair and Len Ross; to those who responded to this arduous survey, and to the Project Manager Jennifer Monty who collected and prepared the data for analysis with the able assistance of her co-workers.

The OJW survey was carried out using Survey Monkey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/