The further development and validation of the Liverpool Oral Rehabilitation Questionnaire (LORQ) version 3: A cross-sectional survey of patients referred to a dental hospital for removable prostheses replacement

Objective: This research was aimed to assess the awareness and attitude regarding implant-retained prosthesis as the most advanced option for tooth replacement amongst residents of Karachi visiting tertiary care centre. Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in the department of Prosthodontics at Bahria University Dental Hospital, Karachi. Undertaking the demographic characteristics of patients, the objective was to determine the awareness and attitude toward implant supported prosthesis. Results: Amongst 380 responses retrieved, 9.8% of respondents were aware about the dental implant treatment. While correlating awareness with demographics features, awareness statistically increased with educational level (p= 0.00) and occupational category(p=0.01) of the participants. The friends and relative s(40.5%) were the main source of information regarding dental implant treatment modality. 54.1% were unwilling to undergo treatment with dental implant whereas high cost (55.2%)was the major limiting factor for implant treatment. 64.9% demanded dental insurance for getting the treatment. 45.9% had no knowledge regarding maintenance of implant supported prosthesis .73.0% had no idea regarding longevity of dental implant where as 86.5% were unaware of it’s impact on systemic health. Conclusion: The overall awareness regarding implant supported prosthesis was found to be minimal. This underlines the need of efforts and measures that should be made to raise the awareness and thus alter attitude towards dental implant therapy. Expensive rates (55.2%) was found to be the major limiting factor that should be relieved in the form of health insurance policies, especially in the developing countries like ours.

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Development and Validation of the QUALI-PALLI-FAM Questionnaire for Assessing Relatives' Perception of Quality of Inpatient Palliative Care: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Survey

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management ◽

10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.09.025 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Frédéric Guirimand ◽

Carole Bouleuc ◽

Marine Sahut d'Izarn ◽

Patricia Martel-Samb ◽

Christian Guy-Coichard ◽

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Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Perception Of Quality ◽

Development And Validation

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Association Between Depression and Dissatisfaction with Complete Dentures

10.53350/pjmhs2115123488 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (12) ◽

pp. 3488-3490

Author(s):

Amna Masood ◽

Muhammad Shakeel Akram Khawaja ◽

Nafeesa Abdullah ◽

Noor Tarim Fahim

Keyword(s):

Complete Denture ◽

Complete Dentures ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Satisfaction Rating ◽

Keywords Depression ◽

Dental Hospital ◽

Edentulous Patients ◽

First Time

Objective: The aim of this study was to find out the role of depression in complete denture dissatisfaction and to determine frequencies of depression among the satisfied and dissatisfied patients. Study design: A cross sectional survey was carried out at Department of Prosthodontics, De’Montmorency College of Dentistry. Punjab Dental Hospital. The sample size was 80 edentulous patients having adequate maxillary and mandibular ridges. Methodology: The patients selected would be wearing complete dentures for the first time. All dentures were carefully designed. A socio-demographic form and depression rating questionnaire was filled by every participant involved in the study. After six months, satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the provided complete denture set was assessed through a separate questionnaire. The patients’ opinion concerning satisfaction with their dentures and depression was recorded and statistical analysis done. The results showed that 36.25% depressed versus 63.75% non-depressed. 28.75% were dissatisfied versus 71.25% satisfied. Conclusion: It was concluded that depression played a significant role in decreasing the satisfaction rating in first time denture wearers. Keywords: Depression, dissatisfaction, complete dentures,

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Patients’ Preference for Integrating Homoeopathy Services within the Secondary Health Care Settings in India

Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1177/2156587216650116 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 251-259

Author(s):

Rajkumar Manchanda ◽

Munmun Koley ◽

Subhranil Saha ◽

Debabrata Sarkar ◽

Ramkumar Mondal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Secondary Level ◽

Legal Regulation ◽

New Delhi ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Concurrent Use ◽

Secondary Health Care ◽

Conventional Health Care ◽

Further Development

Indian patients’ preference for integrated homoeopathy services remains underresearched. Two earlier surveys revealed favorable attitude toward and satisfaction from integrated services. The objectives of this study were to examine knowledge, attitudes, and practice of homoeopathy and to evaluate preference toward its integration into secondary-level health care. A cross-sectional survey was conducted during May to October 2015 among 659 adult patients visiting randomly selected secondary-level conventional health care setups in Kolkata, Mumbai, Kottayam, and New Delhi (India) using a self-administered 24-item questionnaire in 4 local vernaculars (Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, and Hindi). Knowledge and practice scores were compromised; attitude scores toward integration and legal regulation were high. Respondents were uncertain regarding side effects of homoeopathy and concurrent use and interactions with conventional medicines. A total of 82.40% (95% confidence interval = 79.23, 85.19) of the participants were in favor of integrating homoeopathy services. Preference was significantly higher in Delhi and lower in Kottayam. Probable strategic measures for further development of integrated models are discussed.

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Assessment of breakthrough infections among post-vaccinated healthcare workers in a Tertiary Dental Hospital in New Delhi, India

10.1101/2021.11.15.21266333 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Deepmala Maurya ◽

Arundeep Kaur ◽

Farrukh Faraz ◽

Shruti Tandon ◽

Anju Rana ◽

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Keyword(s):

Healthcare Workers ◽

National Level ◽

New Delhi ◽

Common Symptom ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Dental Hospital ◽

The Impact ◽

Body Ache

Background: COVID-19 vaccination in India has been rolled out on a national level, with healthcare workers (HCWs) becoming the first recipient of both Covishield and Covaxin. However, concerns over efficacy of vaccines have been much debated. This study highlights COVID-19 infections among vaccinated HCWs in a teaching dental hospital in Delhi, India. Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was conducted using a pretested, validated, self-instituted questionnaire assessing COVID-19 like symptoms and/or confirmed infections among partially or fully vaccinated HCWs (all faculty, staff and students) of the institute from 16th January to 31st July 2021. The number of infections was also matched with hospital records. Results: Out of 397 HCWs, 386 (97.2%) were vaccinated and 355 (89.4%) had received both doses. COVID-19 like symptoms appeared in 21 HCWs (5.4%) post any dose of vaccine. Symptomatic breakthrough infections >14 days after second dose occurred was seen in 16 HCWs (4.5%). Except one (required hospitalization), all other cases had mild infection. No significant difference was observed between Covishield and Covaxin. Most common symptom was fever and body ache. Conclusion: The study identifies the possibility of breakthrough infections among vaccinated HCWs, and ensures the impact of vaccination in limiting disease severity. The findings suggest that COVID-19 preventive measures should be continued even among vaccinated individuals.

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Development and validation of computer induced distress and factors influencing technostress among ICT users

Psychocentrum Review ◽

10.30998/pcr.1291 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 47-58 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ajibola Abdulrahamon Ishola ◽

Chinwuche Chisom Obasi ◽

Olugbenga Joseph Oluwole

Keyword(s):

Reliability And Validity ◽

Preventive Measure ◽

Review Literature ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Physiological Strain ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Ict Skills ◽

Private And Public ◽

Public Organisations ◽

Development And Validation

The increased use of information computer technology (ICT) across the Nigerian workplace have engendered the high incident of Techno stress or Computer Induced Distress (CID) in the work space. However, proper conceptualization and measurement of this phenomenon have not been done in the Nigerian context based on the review literature. This study develops and investigate the incidence of CID, and influence of expertise and education on CID among ICT users in organisations. The study is a cross sectional survey research design. Three hundred and ninty-eighty (398) employees working in ICT related activities were selected from private and public organisations in Lagos metropolis. Results revealed a reliability and validity coefficients (Cronbach alpha. 0.91). Factorial validity yielded three factors; psychological, depression, and physiological strain dimensions. Psychological, depression, and physiological dimensions converged with CID and discriminated by level of computer related skills. CID was associated with use of lower order computers, and non-provision of ergonomic comfortable work station. There was significant effect of level of ICT skills on CID. Provision of conducive and comfortable work environment as preventive measure in reducing technostress was advised.

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Oral hygiene awareness in orthodontic patients; A cross sectional survey

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2019.26.06.3574 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (06) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Ilyas ◽

Muhammad Usman Khalid ◽

Syeda Qurat-Ul-Ain Arif ◽

Sobia Ashraf

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Current Status ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Plaque Deposition ◽

Hygiene Measures ◽

Dental Hospital ◽

Orthodontic Patients

Aim and Objectives: To evaluate the current status of oral hygiene awareness in patients undergoing active orthodontic treatment and to educate them how they can improve and maintain their oral health throughout orthodontic treatment to minimize the risk of dental caries, plaque deposition, gingivitis and localized enamel decalcification. Study Design: Prospective survey. Setting: Orthodontic Department, Punjab Dental Hospital Lahore, Pakistan. Period: 06 months 1st August 2018 to 31st January 2019. Methods and Materials: A structured questionnaire was distributed to 100 patients undergoing active orthodontic treatment at orthodontic department of Punjab Dental Hospital Lahore, Pakistan in an effort to assess the level of awareness and practical measures taken by patients to maintain and improve their oral health during orthodontic treatment. Conclusion: This survey revealed that most of the patients are aware and practising oral hygiene measures during their orthodontic treatment and dentist should repeat all these instruction on every visit.

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