Patientʼs perceived Satisfaction towards Dental Treatment provided by Undergraduate Students

Objective: Patients’ perceived satisfaction towards dental treatment provided by HUSM Dental Clinic has never been reported before. This study aimed to evaluate patients’ perceived satisfaction towards dental treatment provided by HUSM Dental Clinic and to investigate the factors influencing patients’ perceived satisfaction regarding the treatment received besides collecting suggestions for improvement of dental services in HUSM Dental Clinic.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study targeting dental patients who seek dental treatment in HUSM Dental Clinic.200 patients were interviewed by using a structured, interviewer-guided, adapted questionnaire.Results: 48% of the subjects were between 18-25 age group and 59.5% of all subjects were earning <RM1000 per month. 78.5% of the respondents were satisfied with the dental treatment provided whereby 53% and 21.5% were satisfied and very satisfied respectively. 7.0% of the respondents were dissatisfied. Dental specialists, dental officers, post graduate students and undergraduate students produced 1.0%, 9.7%, 0% and 4.1% of dissatisfaction respectively. The major causes of satisfaction are friendly clinic staff (46.0%), competent operator (39.5%) and low treatment cost (31.0%). As for patient dissatisfaction, the major causes are long waiting time (40.0%), failure of operator to complete treatment on time (25.0%) and poor service from clinic staff (15.0%).Conclusion: In general, majority of the respondents were satisfied with the treatment given to them. However, improvements are needed in some areas.

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Dental Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a German Dental Hospital

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18136905 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (13) ◽

pp. 6905

Author(s):

Julia Winter ◽

Roland Frankenberger ◽

Frank Günther ◽

Matthias Johannes Roggendorf

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Dental Education ◽

Full Recovery ◽

Patient Treatment ◽

Mouth Rinse ◽

Rubber Dam ◽

Dental Hospital ◽

The University ◽

Student Assistants

Due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, dental treatment performed by undergraduate students at the University of Marburg/Germany was immediately stopped in spring 2020 and stepwise reinstalled under a new hygiene concept until full recovery in winter 2020/21. Patient treatment in the student courses was evaluated based on three aspects: (1) Testing of patients with a SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen (SCRA) Test applied by student assistants (SA); (2) Improved hygiene regimen, with separated treatment units, cross-ventilation, pre-operative mouth rinse and rubber dam application wherever possible; (3) Recruitment of patients: 735 patients were pre-registered for the two courses; 384 patients were treated and a total of 699 tests with the SCRA test were performed by SAs. While half of the patients treated in the course were healthy, over 40% of the patients that were pre-registered but not treated in the course revealed a disease being relevant to COVID (p < 0.001). 46 patients had concerns to visit the dental hospital due to the increase of COVID incidence levels, 14 persons refused to be tested. The presented concept was suitable to enable patient treatment in the student course during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

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Satisfaction with the Social Work Profession: A Ten-Year Analysis of Undergraduate Students' Perceptions

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1997.80.3.835 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 80 (3) ◽

pp. 835-838 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

James G. Hanson ◽

James G. McCullagh

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Career Choice ◽

Social Workers ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Perceived Satisfaction ◽

High Satisfaction ◽

The Social

A 10-yr. study of 746 social work undergraduates' perceived satisfaction with seven factors related to their career choice suggested high satisfaction with social work as a career; with the purposes and functions of social work, and the students' initial volunteer experience. There were no significant changes in satisfaction over the 10-yr. period, which findings parallel those of other studies in which similar methods have been used with practicing social workers.

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The perceived satisfaction with emergency remote teaching (ERT) amidst COVID-19: An exploratory case study in higher education

The Education and science journal ◽

10.17853/1994-5639-2021-5-116-130 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (5) ◽

pp. 116-130

Author(s):

K. Fuchs ◽

S. Karrila

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

Online Education ◽

Student Perceptions ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Practical Significance ◽

Global Pandemic ◽

Perceived Satisfaction ◽

Traditional Classroom Teaching ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Introduction. Online learning is a well-established pedagogical paradigm that has been researched and discussed from a number of perspectives. Educators associate a variety of opportunities and challenges with online education, and recently an unprecedented global pandemic, COVID-19, made traditional classroom teaching temporarily impossible. Emergency remote teaching (ERT) is a newly emerging sub-paradigm that possesses characteristics and challenges that differ from traditional online learning.Methodology and research methods. This study quantitatively examined undergraduate students' (n = 219) perspectives on the most important attributes that are associated with ERT. Moreover, the students' satisfaction with ERT was assessed, and the relationships between socio-demographic factors were analysed.Results and scientific novelty. A descriptive analysis revealed that most students preferred a traditional on-site classroom arrangement, while they were satisfied with the alternative ERT having fully virtual delivery. Also, the study highlighted that the students rated being knowledgeable, friendly, and patient as the most important characteristics of their lecturer in these unusual circumstances.Practical significance. The current research informs educators about student perceptions and preferences during these extraordinary circumstances of uncertain duration.

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Perceptions of dentists, dentistry undergraduate students, and the lay public about dental sedation

Journal of Applied Oral Science ◽

10.1590/s1678-77572004000300004 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 182-188 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Luciane Ribeiro de Rezende Sucasas da Costa ◽

Andréia Diniz Dias ◽

Luciana Silva Pinheiro ◽

Maria Edwiges Pinheiro de Souza Chaves ◽

Raíssa de Aquino Rodrigues Ferreira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Dental Students ◽

Medical Emergency ◽

Dental Office ◽

Actual Use ◽

Dental Setting ◽

The Subject ◽

Fear And Anxiety ◽

Lay Public

Sedation is an option for controlling fear and anxiety related to a visit to the dentist. The goal of this study was to capture, by means of a questionnaire, the perceptions of twenty dentists, twenty dental students and twenty lay people concerning the use of sedatives in a dental environment. The responses were evaluated using the quantitative-interpretative method. Dentists: 75% had knowledge of sedatives in a dental setting, but their actual use was mentioned by only three. As far as the use of sedatives by dentists is concerned, one considered it "risky" and 19 were favorable. Two affirmed that sedation does not present risks. Eighteen said they would be able to react to a medical emergency. Dental students: 60% said they were aware of the topic, in theory. Nineteen expressed interest in the topic. Fifteen claimed there were risks associated with the technique. Twelve (60%) have the theoretical knowledge to deal with a medical emergency in the dental office. Lay public: Seven (35%) responded that they felt some discomfort during dental treatment, because of fear (n=6) and equipment noise (n=2). Five said they would go to the dentist more often if there was a way to reduce the discomfort. Half of those interviewed indicated that they knew what sedation was. Sixteen favored using it for dental treatment. Seven thought that there were no risks when sedation is carried out. It was concluded that few participants in any of the three categories felt confident about the topic, though they demonstrated interest. The population in general felt optimistic, while practicing dentists and dental students complained of a lack of exposure to the subject at dental school.

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Perceptions of Satisfaction with Communication and Self-Rated Competence in Dating Relationships

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1994.79.1.529 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 79 (1) ◽

pp. 529-530

Author(s):

Marshall Prisbell

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Social Experience ◽

Dating Relationships ◽

Perceived Satisfaction

139 undergraduate students' self-rated perceptions of competence influenced their perceived satisfaction with communication in their daring relationships. Two components of competence, e.g., social confirmation and social experience, contributed to these perceptions.

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Perceived Satisfaction of Patients and Related Factors for Oral Surgery Student Dental Clinic: Evidence From Sri Lanka

Journal of Patient Experience ◽

10.1177/2374373521998817 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 237437352199881

Author(s):

Nadeena Sri Swarnagupta Jayasuriya ◽

Irosha Rukmali Perera ◽

Chandira Gunasena ◽

Sakuntha Ratnapreya ◽

Madhubhashinee Dayabandara ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Oral Surgery ◽

Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

Dental Clinic ◽

Related Factors ◽

Satisfaction Scale ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

Perceived Satisfaction

We assessed perceived satisfaction of patients and related factors for treatment provided by the oral surgery student dental clinic of the only Sri Lankan dental school. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 288 consenting patients who received oral surgery treatment at the student dental clinic of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. A self-administered, validated questionnaire and a 19-item multidimensional patient satisfaction scale were used for data collection. Patients of all ages were represented, but were dominated by females, aged 30 to 44 years, possessing educational attainment up to General Certificate of Education ordinary or advanced level of which 54.9% were unemployed. They had travelled distances of less than 10 and 10 to 20 km (28.1% and 27.5%, respectively) predominantly to receive tooth extractions exacerbated by symptoms. Overall, 90% of responding patients were highly satisfied with the items of many dimensions of dental treatment. Despite high levels of perceived satisfaction expressed, further improvements were warranted for waiting time, optimal pain control with more kind, and courteous staff.

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Mechanisms underlying effective thought suppression using focused-distraction strategies: A self-determination theory approach

10.31234/osf.io/exa34 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Deming Wang ◽

Nikos chatzisarantis ◽

Martin S Hagger

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Thought Suppression ◽

Self Determination Theory ◽

Self Determination ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Psychological Need ◽

Perceived Satisfaction ◽

Ironic Process Theory ◽

Ironic Process ◽

Ironic Effects

Research has shown that thought suppression is not an ideal mental control strategy as it can ironically increase intrusions and accessibility of unwanted thought. Although focused-distraction has been shown as an effective strategy in mitigating such ironic effects, mixed findings have rendered this evidence inconclusive. In the present study, we sought to resolve this inconsistency by examining variables related to distractor content as mechanisms for effective thought suppression, an aspect yet to be examined. Building on ironic process theory and self-determination theory, the current study predicted that distractors associated with fulfilment of the psychological need for competence would improve thought suppression outcomes because they would be satisfying and immersive to think about. We asked 93 undergraduate students to engage in a thought suppression task and examined the influence of perceived satisfaction and immersion of distractors as mechanisms mitigating ironic effects of thought suppression. Results supported our predictions. In addition, they suggested that our predicted relationships persisted after controlling for effects of focused-distraction strategies that focused participants’ attention on a neutral object and distractors reflecting the attainment of the extrinsic goal of financial success. This allows us to eliminate the alternative explanations that need-supportive distractors are effective as a result of the focused-distraction strategy in general, or due to its pleasant and personally relevant content. Findings suggest that effectiveness of focused-distraction in thought suppression can be augmented by using satisfying and immersive distractors, such as those with need-supportive content.

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Perceived Satisfaction of Emergency Remote Teaching: More Evidence from Thailand

International Journal of Learning Teaching and Educational Research ◽

10.26803/ijlter.20.6.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (6) ◽

pp. 1-15

Author(s):

Kevin Fuchs

Keyword(s):

Student Perceptions ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Abrupt Change ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Freshmen Students ◽

Global Pandemic ◽

Perceived Satisfaction ◽

Classroom Education

The sudden shift from physical classroom education towards emergency remote teaching (ERT) in higher education during the unprecedented global pandemic caused an abrupt change in the learning environment for students and educators alike. The disruptive overnight change and conversion of entire courses to emergency remote teaching caused concern for not only educators, but also students that had little time to adapt to the new circumstances. While the embedment of technologies in the classroom is not a new concept, this quantitative research expands a case study that sought to examine the perceived satisfaction of undergraduate students with the emerging paradigm of ERT. Responses based on empirical data (n=450) as well as secondary data (n=219) were analyzed to conclude that, in particular, younger freshmen students struggled more with online emergency remote teaching than their older peers. Furthermore, the study identified numerous similarities between both data samples. The current research informs educators about student perceptions and preferences during these extraordinary circumstances of uncertain duration. Furthermore, the paper concludes with recommendations that aim to provide institutions and educators with practical guidance on how to tackle the outlined issues.

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Awareness on Commonly used Sedatives Hypnotic in Dental Practices among Dental Students

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1830702 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 188-196

Author(s):

Nathasha Sivakumar ◽

Dhanraj Ganapathy ◽

Kiran Kumar Pandurangan ◽

Ashok Velayudhan

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Dental Students ◽

Survey Study ◽

Clinical Practices ◽

Dental Procedures ◽

Dental Practices

Fear or anxiety towards dental procedures can discourage patients from getting dental treatment done. The management of anxious patients undergoing dental treatment is still a challenge in clinical practices. The increased use of sedative and hypnotics in dental practices appears to indicate that the assessment of dental student’s awareness of it, is essential. This survey is carried out to determine the awareness of sedatives and hypnotics used in dental practices among dental students. A questionnaire-based survey study was conducted among 100 undergraduate students at Saveetha Dental College and hospital. The study revealed 94% of the students are aware of the commonly used sedatives and hypnotics in dental practices.

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