scholarly journals The experience of dental practices that use automatic washer disinfectors

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
Nikolai Stankiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Audio Recordings ◽  
Dental Practices ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Dental Instrument ◽  
Professional Expert

Background: Understanding the collective sociotechnical experiences of the staff in dental practices with automatic washer disinfectors (AWDs) may help shape future strategies that encourage the transition towards best practice in dental instrument decontamination and reprocessing. Objectives: To find the emerging themes that reflect the experience of working with an AWD in dental practice. To compare the experience of practice owners to that of the dental nurses. Methods: A qualitative semi-structured interview-based methodology was applied using a convenience sample of dentists and dental nurses. Verbatim transcripts of audio recordings underwent thematic analysis. Results: Dental practice owners and dental nurses were interviewed. Four themes were common to both groups: impact on daily routine; mundane technology; the decontamination cycle; and safety. Three themes were unique to the dentists: impact on the business; professionalism; and external motivators for change. Discussion: AWDs are a mundane form of technology that dental nurses find simple to operate. The extended time it takes to reprocess instruments using an AWD means that dental nurses must adapt their daily working practices to accommodate this. Initial funding to purchase an AWD, especially where there is a professional expert leading a campaign championing their use, can be effective.

Importance of Mobile Photography in Dental Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 99-99
Author(s):  
Dilkush Zafar ◽  
Ahsan Inayat ◽  
Uzma Anam Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technology ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Dental Practices ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Improved Technology

This letter aims to explain the importance of using cell phones to take helpful images with high efficiency in various types of dental procedures. In our dental practices’ photography is an effective tool. Its applications are widespread such as in the diagnosis and treatment planning, keeping an illustrative clinical history, legal documentation, publishing, and delivering lectures.1 In modern dentistry, photography has grown into a standard of treatment. With the advent of digital technology these days, photography has now become simpler and widely available. Even then, few practitioners introduce them in their daily practices due to reasons such as a lack of expertise in cameras, lenses, and technique, disruption of workflow, and cost considerations. The use of smartphones with improved technology, however, is constantly emerging. It allows every practitioner with minimal interruptions in their patient workflow to incorporate photography into his or her practice.2 Making images from mobile in dentistry has multi-level importance. Its implementation in dental practice is simple, swift, and extremely useful in recording working practices, conducting health promotion sessions, and administering clinical examinations, thus providing dentists and patients with many advantages.1-2

scholarly journals Temporomandibular Disorders: “Occlusion” Matters!

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. A. M. de Kanter ◽  
Pasquale G. F. C. M. Battistuzzi ◽  
Gert-Jan Truin
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Craniomandibular Dysfunction ◽  
Medline Search ◽  
Dental Practitioner ◽  
Dental Practices ◽  
Methodological Problems ◽  
Methodological Aspects

By analogy with the journal’s title Pain Research and Management, this review describes TMD Research and Management. More specific are the (1) research aspects of “occlusion,” still one of the most controversial topics in TMD, and (2) as much as possible evidence-based management aspects of “TMD” for the dental practitioner. Research. The disorders temporomandibular dysfunction and the synonymous craniomandibular dysfunction are still being discussed intensely in the literature. Traditionally, attention is mostly devoted to occlusion and its relationship with these disorders. The conclusions reached are often contradictory. Considering the definitions of temporomandibular and craniomandibular dysfunctions/disorders and “occlusion,” a possible explanation for this controversy can be found in the subsequent methodological problems of the studies. Based on a Medline search of these terms over the past 40 years related to contemporary terms such as “Evidence Based Dentistry” and “Pyramid of Evidence,” these methodological aspects are examined, resulting in recommendations for future research and TMD-occlusal therapy. Management. To assist the dental practitioner in his/her daily routine to meet the modern standards of best practice, 7 guidelines are formulated that are explained and accompanied with clinical examples for an evidence-based treatment of patients with this disorder in general dental practices.

Role of health simulation centres in the COVID-19 pandemic response in Italy: a national study

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjstel-2020-000813
Author(s):  
Pier Luigi Ingrassia ◽  
Mattia Ferrari ◽  
Matteo Paganini ◽  
Giulia Mormando
Keyword(s):  
Web Search ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
National Study ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
In Situ Simulation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Emergent Technologies ◽  
Public Health Emergencies ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Health Simulation

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected the Italian health systems and drastically impacted healthcare workers’ daily routine and training. Simulation is an efficient tool to provide medical education, especially in the case of incoming public health emergencies. This study investigated the role and activities of Italian simulation centres (SCs) during the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsThe population was identified through a web search. The directors of Italian SCs were contacted via email and then enrolled. A structured interview was created, internally validated and administrated by phone to participants.ResultsFollowing the government’s ordinance, 37 (88.37%) SCs had to be closed to the public. Twenty (46.51%) SCs organised in situ simulation while 7 (16.28%) of them organised simulation inside the centre. Twenty-three (53.49%) SCs resorted to telematic modalities to provide training about COVID-19 and 21 (48.84%) of them for other training. Up to date, 13 SCs are still closed to the public.ConclusionsItaly has been severely hit by COVID-19, with differences between the regions. Almost all the SCs were closed, with only a few delivering training. The SCs took advantage of emergent technologies to create new ways to train people safely. Unfortunately, nearly one-fourth of Italian SCs have not reopened yet. The evolution of the COVID-19 epidemic calls for reconsideration about training activities including adequate safety measures implemented for all individuals involved.

Scenario: Mapping Disinfection

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-23
Author(s):  
Laura Olds ◽  
Tracey Dawn Stevens ◽  
Laura Olds ◽  
Traqcey Dawn Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines

Scenario St Agnes Dental Practice is a busy, four surgery NHS practice in Cornwall. With significant design modifications, the team were able to install a ‘single’ decontamination unit, and have been working to HTM 01-05 Best Practice guidelines since its completion in March 2012.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Dorsalgia and Associated Factors among Casual Dockworkers

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2310
Author(s):  
Marta Cezar-Vaz ◽  
Clarice Bonow ◽  
Daiani Xavier ◽  
Joana Vaz ◽  
Letícia Cardoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample

This study’s aim was to analyse the relationship between musculoskeletal disorders (low back pain and dorsalgia) and sociodemographic characteristics, workload and occupational hazards among casual dockworkers. This cross-sectional study addressed casual dockworkers from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The convenience sample was composed of 232 casual dockworkers. Data were collected using a structured interview and observation. Poisson regression analysis was used. Association between low back pain and physiological occupational risk (p = 0.006), total exertion levels (p = 0.014) and frustration (p = 0.020) remained statistically significant, while the use of illicit drugs (p = 0.023), being a quayside worker (p = 0.021) and physiological occupational risk (p = 0.040) remained associated with dorsalgia. Decreasing these variables in the workplace may also reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders such as low back pain and dorsalgia.

scholarly journals Psychological autopsy: Overview of Indian evidence, best practice elements, and a semi-structured interview guide

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 631
Author(s):  
Vikas Menon ◽  
Natarajan Varadharajan ◽  
Sharmi Bascarane ◽  
Karthick Subramanian ◽  
MoushumiPurkayastha Mukherjee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Psychological Autopsy ◽  
Practice Elements ◽  
Interview Guide

scholarly journals Users’ Experiences With an Interactive Evidence to Decision (iEtD) Framework: A Qualitative Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Francisco Meneses-Echavez ◽  
Sarah Rosenbaum ◽  
Gabriel Rada ◽  
Signe Flottorp ◽  
Jenny Moberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Guideline Development ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Audio Recordings ◽  
Real Scenario ◽  
Care Decision

Abstract Background: Evidence to Decision (EtD) frameworks bring clarity, structure and transparency to health care decision making. The interactive Evidence to Decision (iEtD) tool, developed in the context of the DECIDE project and published by Epistemonikos, is a stand-alone online solution for producing and using EtD frameworks. Since its development, little is known about how organizations have been using the iEtD tool and what characterizes users’ experiences with it.Methods: This study aimed to describe users’ experiences with the iEtD and identify main barriers and facilitators related to use. We contacted all users registered in the iEtD via email and invited people who identified themselves as having used the solution to a semi-structured interview. Audio recordings were transcribed, and one researcher conducted a content analysis of the interviews guided by a user experience framework. Two researchers checked the content independently for accuracy. Results: Out of 860 people contacted, 81 people replied to our introductory email (response rate 9.4%). Twenty of these had used the tool in a real scenario and were invited to an interview. We interviewed all eight users that accepted this invitation (from six countries, four continents). ‘Guideline development’ was the iEtD use scenario they most commonly identified. Most participants reported an overall positive experience, without major difficulties navigating or using the different sections. They reported having used most of the EtD framework criteria. Participants reported tailoring their frameworks, for instance by adding or deleting criteria, translating to another language, or rewording headings. Several people preferred to produce a Word version rather than working online, due to the burden of completing the framework, or lack of experience with the tool. Some reported difficulties working with the exportable formats, as they needed considerable editing.Conclusion: A very limited number of guideline developers have used the iEtD tool published by Epistemonikos since its development. Although users’ general experiences are positive, our work has identified some aspects of the tool that need improvement. Our findings could be also applied to development or improvement of other solutions for producing or using EtD frameworks.

scholarly journals Impacto na aposentadoria no cotidiano do servidor público federal / Impact of retirement on daily lives of federal public server

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 524-541
Author(s):  
Marcielli Scremin ◽  
Pâmela Rodrigues Almeida ◽  
Kayla Araújo Ximenes Aguiar Palma ◽  
Priscilla De Oliveira Reis Alencastro
Keyword(s):  
Daily Life ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Meaning Of Work ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Public Servant ◽  
Social Belonging ◽  
De Se ◽  
Life Habits ◽  
The Impact

Nos últimos tempos, vem acontecendo mudanças significativas no estilo de vida dos indivíduos, que refletem no processo de envelhecimento, trabalho, cotidiano e na aposentadoria. O processo de envelhecimento é multifatorial e acontece com todos os indivíduos e variam de acordo com os hábitos de vida de cada ser humano. O objetivo principal da pesquisa foi analisar os impactos da aposentadoria no cotidiano do servidor público federal. Desse modo, utilizou-se a abordagem qualitativa, sendo utilizado o questionário BOAS e uma entrevista semiestruturada. A partir desses instrumentos, realizou-se a análise e identificação de questões da aposentadoria que podem influenciar na ruptura do cotidiano. Sendo assim, foram identificadas três categorias pertinentes à pesquisa, são elas: planejamento da aposentadoria, impacto no cotidiano e ressignificação do cotidiano. A velhice vem cercada de mudanças e uma delas é a aposentadoria. Para podermos falar de aposentadoria é preciso que entendamos qual o significado do trabalho na vida dos indivíduos, que pode ser uma forma de pertencimento social e/ou fazer parte da construção da identidade social. O impacto no cotidiano em decorrência da ausência do trabalho acarretou em mudanças positivas e negativas, sendo importante salientar que o primeiro impacto percebido com a aposentadoria foi a ausência de uma rotina que antes era proporcionada pelo trabalho, cada indivíduo buscou alternativas a fim de se reestabelecer e se reconhecer em sua nova realidade que é a aposentadoria. Abstract  In recent times, there have been significant changes in the lifestyle of individuals, which reflect in the process of aging, work, daily life and retirement. The aging process is multifactorial and happens to all individuals, and they vary according to the life habits of each human being. The main objective of the research was to analyze the impacts of retirement on the daily routine of the federal public servant. Thus, the qualitative approach was used, using the BOAS questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. From these instruments, the analysis and identification of retirement issues was carried out, which can influence the rupture of daily life. Thus, three categories relevant to research were identified: retirement planning, impact on daily life and re-signification of daily life. Old age is surrounded by change and one of them is retirement. In order to talk about retirement, we need to understand the meaning of work in individuals' lives, which can be a form of social belonging and / or part of the construction of social identity. The impact on daily life due to absence of work led to positive and negative changes, and it is important to note that the first impact perceived with retirement was the absence of a routine that was previously provided by work, each individual sought alternatives in order to reestablish and to recognize in its new reality that it is retirement.  Keywords: Retirement; Aging; Work.

scholarly journals Optimizing Safe Dental Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations Based on a Guide Developed for Dental Practices in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Li ◽  
Mianyan Zeng ◽  
Xiao Chen ◽  
Shuman Cai ◽  
Cuixia Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Dental Practices ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
Public Emergency ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics ◽  
Emergency Measures

The current global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is still exerting severe global implications, and its development in various regions is complex and variable. The high risk of cross-infection poses a great challenge to the dental practice environment; it is therefore urgent to develop a set of pandemic prevention measures to ensure dental practice safety during the COVID-19 outbreak. Therefore, we combined the epidemiological characteristics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), public emergency measures for COVID-19, characteristics of dental practice, and relevant literature reports to develop a set of dynamic practice measures for dental practices in high-, medium-, and low-risk areas affected by COVID-19. This will help dental practices to achieve standard prevention and ensure their safe and smooth operation during the pandemic. It is hoped that these measures will provide a reference basis for dental hospitals and dental clinics in their care and pandemic prevention work.

scholarly journals Communicating on the Worldwide Web – Dental Practice Websites

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-95
Author(s):  
Nigel Knott
Keyword(s):  
Informed Consent ◽  
News Media ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Electronic Communications ◽  
Worldwide Web ◽  
Dental Practices

The news media are presently filled with headline stories concerning the security of electronic communications and the internet. The Financial Times’ weekend supplement FT Money devoted three pages under the title ‘Hack attack’ and asked whether companies are doing enough to protect data online. 1 Substitute dental practices for companies and we have an unhappy picture of the reasons why so much sensitive personal data is going missing or being accessed without properly informed consent.

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