A Study of Frequency of Complaints Relating to Pediatric Dentistry in Isfahan Province between 2008-2018

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masih Majlesi ◽  
Hajar Atarzadeh ◽  
Arash Ghodousi ◽  
Leila Najafzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Medical Errors ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Isfahan Province ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
General Dentists

Introduction: Medical errors include treatments that do not match approved standards in medical science and cause harm to the patients. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of complaints relating to pediatric dentistry in Isfahan province. Materials & Methods: This research is a descriptive, prospective, and cross-sectional study. Among 688 cases of dental complaint, of which data and documents collected in the medical council of Isfahan Province in 2008-2018, 14 identified cases of complaints were in the pediatric dentistry field, which then provided the needed data for research. Results: The number of complaints in 2009-2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015 was one case, in 2012, 2016, two cases and in 2017 and 2018 were no reports. 5 were dental malpractices. 13 identified complainants were from patients' fathers, and 1 case was the mother among practitioners, were 50% men, 50% women, 29% pedodontists, and 50% general dentists. 2 of 4 complaints from pedodontists and 3 of 7 complaints from general dentists in the pediatric field recognized as malpractices. Conclusion: This study shows the number of pediatric malpractices is low in the Isfahan province. However, dentists must adhere to the medical oath and have good relationships with their patients. Supporting patients during treatment and considering their opinions and also treatment charges may lead to patients' satisfaction. Meanwhile, dentists should know about their abilities and their limits in practices. Also, they should refer complex cases to a specialist when they need to prevent further problems.

Impact of patients’ safety rights and medical errors on the patients’ security feeling: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghasem Abedi ◽  
Ghahraman Mahmoodi ◽  
Roya Malekzadeh ◽  
Zeinab Khodaei ◽  
Yibeltal Siraneh Belete ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Errors ◽  
Medical Error ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Mazandaran Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Patients Rights ◽  
Patient’S Rights ◽  
Therapeutic Services

Purpose The regulation defines patients’ rights as a reflection of fundamental human rights in the field of medicine and incorporates all elements of patients’ rights accepted in international texts. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between patients’ safety, medical errors and patients’ safety rights with patients’ security feeling in selected hospitals of Mazandaran Province, Iran. Design/methodology/approach This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in selected hospitals of Mazandaran Province in public, social and private hospitals in 2016. In total, 1,083 patients were randomly selected for the study. The developed tool (questionnaire) was used for data collection. Questionnaire validity was verified through experts and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach’s α coefficient (95 percent). Data were analyzed through multiple regressions by SPSS software (version 21). Findings The findings of this paper showed that the mean (standard deviation) medical error, patient’s safety, patient’s rights and patient’s security feeling were 2.50±0.61, 2.22±0.67, 2.11±0.68 and 2.73±0.63, respectively. Correlation testing results showed that medical error, patient’s safety and patient’s rights simultaneously had a significant relation with patient’s security feeling in the selected hospitals (p<0.05). Originality/value A simultaneous correlation between patient’s safety, patient’s rights and medical errors with patient’s security feeling in social security hospitals was higher than other hospitals. Hence, the authorities and officials of hospitals and healthcare centers were advised to make effective attempts to perceive the patient’s safety, medical errors and patient’s rights to improve the patient’s security feeling and calmness and also to make better decisions to promote the healthcare and therapeutic services.

scholarly journals Orthodontic Treatment Knowledge among General Dentists and Non-orthodontic Specialists

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-44
Author(s):  
Asal Acharya ◽  
Praveen Mishra ◽  
Rabindra Man Shrestha ◽  
Pooja Shah
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Treatment Knowledge ◽  
Treatment Concepts ◽  
The Mean ◽  
General Dentists

Introduction: General dentists and specialists other than orthodontist may encounter patient requiring orthodontic treatment. For proper counseling and referral, it is important that general dentists and non-orthodontic specialists have adequate level of orthodontic knowledge. Objective: To assess the knowledge of orthodontic treatment among general dentists and non-orthodontic specialists and to compare the knowledge between the two groups. Materials & Method: A descriptive cross sectional study using questionnaire was performed among 185 actively practicing general dentists and non-orthodontic specialists of Nepal. The questionnaire comprised of three parts. The first part included demographic details, second part contained 5 multiple choice questions regarding orthodontic counseling and third part integrated 18 questions for evaluating knowledge of orthodontic treatment. Each correct answer was given score 1 and every incorrect answer was scored zero in the third part of the questionnaire. Result: Among total participants, 60.5% think first orthodontic evaluation of a child should be carried out within 7 to 8 years of age and 44.3% think orthodontic treatment can even be started after 40 years of age. Around 66% of the participants think that orthodontic treatment cannot be performed in periodontally compromised cases. No significant difference was found between the mean scores of knowledge among general dentists and non-orthodontic specialists (p=0.891), or among dentists with different years of experience (p=0.644). Conclusion: There is a need for more education of orthodontic treatment concepts to the dentists who do not belong to orthodontic field for proper counseling and referral.

scholarly journals Prevalence, associated factors and consequences of substance use among health and medical science students of Haramaya University, eastern Ethiopia, 2018: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wubet Alebachew ◽  
Agumasie Semahegn ◽  
Tilahun Ali ◽  
Hailemariam Mekonnen
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Double Stratification ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Substance Users

Abstract Background Substance use has a terrible impact on health, behavior and country’s economy because the number of people particularly the youngsters being involved in this practice is increasing rapidly. However, the prevalence, determinants and consequence of substance use in the study area has been overlooked. Methods A descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 254 health science students of Haramaya University. The respondents were selected randomly after double stratification based on their department and batch respectively. A pre-tested self–administrable anonymous questionnaire was used. The collected data were entered into epidata version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistical analysis was done to examine findings. Besides, chi-square (X2) test was considered to examine the nonparametric association of factors with ever substance use. Results Prevalence of ever substance use for at least one substance was found to be 114(45.4%). Ever khat chewers take the highest percentage [107(93.9%)] followed by ever smokers 45(39.5%) and ever drinkers 44(38.6%). Among these ever substance users, 80(70.2%) were found to be current substance users. Being a preparatory student (26.3%) and freshman at university (57.9%) were critical times to initiate substance use. Sex, monthly income, sexual risk behavior and family history of substance use were found to be significantly associated with being ever substance user as witnessed by their respective X2 values of 19.67, 72.28, 28.99 and 139.72 at P-value = 0.05 and degree of freedom (df = 1). From the overall ever substance users, 31.6% had undesirable health consequences. Among these consequences, anorexia [40 (35.1%)] accounted for the highest percentage followed by insomnia [29 (25.4%)], depression [25 (22%)], gastritis [25 (22%)], dental caries [23 (20.2%)] and increased sexual activity [12 (10.5%)]. Conclusion Prevalence of ever substance use in the study area was relatively high. Therefore attention should be given to the major reasons for substance use mainly orientation of freshman students about better stress coping mechanisms and expansion of adequate recreational activities.

scholarly journals Medical errors in primary care clinics – a cross sectional study

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ee Ming Khoo ◽  
Wai Khew Lee ◽  
Sondi Sararaks ◽  
Azah Abdul Samad ◽  
Su May Liew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Medical Errors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Care Clinics
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