scholarly journals Traumatic Dental Injuries: A Survey of Knowledge and Attitudes Among Family Physicians in Turkey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adem GOK ◽  
Osman ATAS
Keyword(s):  
Medical Training ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Family Physicians ◽  
Healthcare Facility ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Traumatic Dental Injuries ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Dental Injuries

Abstract Background/Aim: Individuals exposed to trauma are most often brought or directed to the nearest healthcare facility by their relatives. In Turkey, most widely available healthcare services are provided by family physicians at primary care Family Health Centers and patients expect receiving treatment for TDI from medical doctors when they do not immediate access to a dentist. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitude about traumatic dental injuries among family physicians working at family health centersin Turkey. Material and methods: A total of 110 family physicians participated in the study. Participants were family physicians who attended a meeting organized by Elazığ Provincial Directorate of Health. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of 16 multiple choice questions assessing both demographic data, knowledge and attitude about traumatic dental injuries was distributed to family physicians during the meeting.Results: The results obtained from 86 fully responded questionnaire forms, %75 of family physicians didn't receive any education on TDI. 86% of Family physicians feel that they don't have adequate knowledge about TDI. 53.5% of the family physicians reported that they have come across patients with TDI at least once at their practice. 39.5% of the physicians did not know the importance of extra-oral time. Sterile sponge was selected as the best transport media for avulsed tooth by 22.6% of the participants. Regarding physicians’ attitude, 75% think that education should be provided in medical schools about TDI.Conclusions: This study revealed that the majority of family physicians lack the knowledge needed to manage avulsion and crown fracture cases. Hence, educational programs are necessary during and after medical training for family physicians to provide proper management for traumatic dental injuries.

The need for specific first aid and emergency knowledge whilst trekking in remote areas – results of the ADEMED (Aachen DEntal and MEDical) Expedition to the Annapurna region, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-24
Author(s):  
C. Scharfenberg ◽  
K. Lechner ◽  
S. v.d. Giet ◽  
M. Hettlich ◽  
V. Schöffl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Hypovolemic Shock ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Cerebral Injury ◽  
Preventative Care ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Comprehensive Health

Introduction: Fellow trekkers are often the first responders to their comrades in remote settings. Not everyone undertakes First Aid (FA) training when travelling to remote settings away from comprehensive healthcare, whether travelling independently or in a group. The syllabus of standard urbanised FA courses does not fully cover the needs of such trekkers (ie altitude illnesses). We evaluated the FA and emergency knowledge of trekkers en route in the remote Nepalese Himalayas. Material and methods: A questionnaire about FA, trekking emergencies and water hygiene knowledge was completed by a cohort of 453 trekkers passing through Manang (3,519 m), Nepal, who volunteered their participation. A previously validated questionnaire consisted of 20 multiple choice questions (each using a five-point Likert scale) was used, followed by a subjective self-assessment of 17 key topics using a 5-point rating scale from very good to unsatisfactory knowledge. Demographic data including FA and climbing experience was also collected. Results: The participants generally showed a poor knowledge in FA and trekking emergencies, even though 20.8% had some occupational medical training. In total 59.5% of possible answers were answered correctly. On average each participant managed to answer only one out of 20 questions (5.4%) completely correct. The most unsatisfactory results concerned the following topics, each with only 2.4% correct answers: hypothermia/resuscitation, rescue strategies and rip fractures. The best results were for HACE 33.8%, cranio-cerebral injury 33.6%, angina pectoris/heart attack 31.8% and hypovolemic shock 28.7%. The majority of participants had very limited experience of climbing mountains, rock climbing or ice climbing. Conclusions: This study provides essential data identifying deficiencies in standard FA courses that are targeted for urban settings, and not for trekkers in a remote setting far away from comprehensive health care and rescue. There is a need to develop readily accessible FA curriculums specific to trekkers that would provide education on preventative care prior to, during, and after treks, and to improve their knowledge of medical care of trekking injuries and emergencies.

scholarly journals Clinical-based Scenario Questionnaire About Dentists’ Awareness of Tooth Avulsion Management in Riyadh City

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-56
Author(s):  
Abdullah Mahmoud Riyahi ◽  
Turki Al Myman ◽  
Fahd Al Jarbou
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Tooth Avulsion ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
The Social ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Traumatic Dental Injuries ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Dental Injuries ◽  
Case Based

Aim: To evaluate the knowledge of general dentists in Riyadh city regarding tooth avulsion using a questionnaire that contained case-based questions. Materials and Methods: Case-based questionnaires were distributed amongst 128 dentists. The questionnaire contained 5 items on demographic data and 10 items on clinical cases. Participants selected the most appropriate answer on the basis of the American were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, version 22, IBM Corp., New York). Results: The survey was completed with 74 percent males and 26 percent females. Most participants had freshly graduated and had not experienced any accident involving tooth avulsion. The overall mean score was 5.13 (standard deviation = 1.73). There were no significant differences in scores among the demographic categories. Conclusion: Freshly graduated dentists in Riyadh city demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge on management of avulsed teeth. Close adherence to AAE guidelines for traumatic dental injuries could result in further improvement.

Knowledge and attitude of Saudi teachers of students with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder towards traumatic dental injuries

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharat Chandra Pani ◽  
Hannan Hillis ◽  
Tasneem Chaballout ◽  
Wedad Al Enazi ◽  
Youmna AlAttar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Dental Injuries ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Dental Injuries

scholarly journals Assessment of Elementary School Teachers’ Level of Knowledge and Attitude regarding Traumatic Dental Injuries in the United Arab Emirates

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manal A. Awad ◽  
Eman AlHammadi ◽  
Mariam Malalla ◽  
Zainab Maklai ◽  
Aisha Tariq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
First Aid ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
First Aid Training ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Traumatic Dental Injuries ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Dental Injuries

Introduction. In this cross-sectional study, the level of knowledge and attitude of elementary school teachers regarding traumatic dental injuries (TDI) were assessed. Materials and Methods. A questionnaire was distributed to 330 elementary school teachers in 30 randomly selected schools in the Emirates of Sharjah and Dubai. The questionnaire collected information on participants’ demographic characteristics, first aid training, and attitude about emergency management of TDI. Results. 292 teachers (88%) completed the questionnaires; of these, 95% were females, and 50% of the participants had first aid training. Knowledge about tooth avulsion was inadequate, and first aid training was not associated with correct responses to management of avulsed teeth (p>0.05). A significantly higher percentage of younger teachers (p<0.05) expressed the need for future education on TDI management. A significantly higher percentage of participants who had an educational position (95%) indicated that they did not have enough knowledge regarding TDI compared to physical education teachers (79%) and administrators (87%) (p<0.05). Conclusions. Elementary school teachers in the UAE have a low level of knowledge regarding the management of dental trauma. Educational programs that address TDI are needed and could improve the elementary school teachers’ level of knowledge in emergency management of TDI.

Knowledge and Attitude of Teachers in Selected Malaysian Primary School towards Dental Injuries

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Syazwani Hassan ◽  
Nur Nabila Zulkifly ◽  
Annapurny Venkiteswaran ◽  
Rohaida Abdul Halim
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Storage Media ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
First Aid Training ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Dental Injuries

To ascertain the level of knowledge among primary school teachers towards the management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in school and to determine the preference among teachers regarding the education tools that can be used to increase awareness and knowledge among them. A total of 150 teachers from primary schools in three different districts were included in the study and they were given self-administered questionnaires to be filled. The validated questionnaire was distributed randomly in the selected schools. The questionnaire included two scenarios comprising of tooth fracture and avulsion. Questions regarding awareness and management of these scenarios were asked. All 150 participants answered the questionnaire; of these 74% were females 26% were males. 64% of the participants had received tertiary education. Although 70% of teachers had obtained first aid training, only 9.3% of them had received training regrading dental injuries. About 53% of participants knew the correct answer for the appropriate response to fractured tooth and only 35.3% managed to correctly answer the question related to appropriate response to an avulsed tooth. Only 38.7% knew about appropriate rinsing solution and a mere 4.7% were familiar with proper storage media. Even though the teachers have poor knowledge regarding management of dental injuries, it is reassuring to know that 93% of them are keen on further training and awareness. More educational programmes need to be introduced to empower the teachers with the relevant knowledge required to deal with dental emergencies.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document