The assessment of teachers’ and medical professionals’ knowledge on first aid in tooth injuries

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Szufnara ◽  
Małgorzata Lipczyńska-Lewandowska ◽  
Sylwia Majewska-Beśka ◽  
Joanna Szczepańska
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Tooth Injuries ◽  
Second Person ◽  
Training Course ◽  
First Aid Training

Introduction. Tooth injuries constitute a serious clinical problem in contemporary paediatric dentistry. Immediately delivered and correct first aid is particularly important in the case of dental trauma. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the general knowledge of teachers and medical professionals on providing first aid to children in the case of dental trauma. Taking part in a first aid training course was also analysed. Material and methods. An anonymous, voluntary questionnaire was administered to 727 people. It was conducted in January and February 2017 in three Polish provinces. The respondents were divided into groups depending on their age, sex, educational level, number of children and profession related to medicine or school education. Behavioural patterns were analysed in the event of a complete tooth dislocation or crown fracture. Results. According to the study, 577 respondents (79.4%) have participated in a first aid training course at least once. Every third person: 223 (32%) has been a witness of a tooth injury. The most frequent type of encountered trauma was soft tissue injury and tooth crown fracture: 114 (35%) and 96 (29%) cases, respectively. The professionals who tried to provide first aid in dental trauma at a similar percentage were teachers: 56% of cases and people associated with medicine: 53%; the remaining professionals did so in 36% of cases. Conclusions. The issue of first aid in dental trauma is rarely raised during first aid training courses. Despite this, every second person participating in the study has tried to provide first aid. However, their actions were incorrect in most cases.

scholarly journals (A100) Building Local Resilience and Competencies in Remote Haitian Communities

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
pp. s27-s27
Author(s):  
R. Gore ◽  
C.M. Bloem ◽  
B. Arquilla ◽  
P. Roblin
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Training Model ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Premature Deaths ◽  
First Aid Training

Injury and trauma are major causes of premature deaths worldwide. At present, Haiti does not have an existing emergency medical system. Basic first responders training was developed for lay people and medical professionals in rural Haiti.MethodsThe training was conducted in Terrier Rouge, Haiti. Participants included medical professionals, laborers, health professionals, teachers, students, and truck drivers from six towns in northeastern Haiti. A three-day training course taught by U.S. board certified emergency medicine physicians was instituted. Basic life support (BLS), first aid, and BLS/first aid instructors courses were taught based on the American and Canadian Heart Associations curriculum. The BLS/first aid instructors course was limited to health professionals, whereas the first aid course was open to all members of the community. The program included the development of local teaching tools and manuals translated to local languages. Twelve newly trained local Haitian instructors assisted in the final day of training.ResultsThe course was well received by participants. A total of 54 people completed the BLS course, 67 completed the first aid course, and 12 participants completed the BLS/first aid instructors course. Ninty-five program participants completed the end of course survey. Forty-four of the participants were male, 49 were female, and 2 did not answer. Forty-one participants had no prior BLS/first aid training or exposure. The ages of participants ranged from 13 to 52 years. The course participants included two physicians, 22 students, eight nursing students, seven nurses, 20 teachers, 12 health workers, five drivers, and 14 laborers. Of those surveyed, 92 stated they would recommend this course to a friend. Eighty-eight participants stated that hands on learning helped them better learn the course material.ConclusionThis sustainable, locally controlled training model increased local skill level for basic first responders in rural Haiti.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude towards dental trauma management among primary school teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Fadzlinda Baharin ◽  
Nor Fatimah Osman ◽  
Munirah Mohd Adnan
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Trauma Management ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
First Aid Training ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction: Dental injuries could happen anywhere, including in the school compound. Correct management by the teachers in dental emergencies could prevent further damage to the traumatized tooth and improve the success rate of the treatment. Hence, the purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude towards dental trauma management among the primary school teachers in Kubang Kerian area. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in three national primary schools in Kubang Kerian and multi-stages sampling was performed to select the subjects. One hundred and twenty teachers (n = 120) were randomly selected and responded to a set of a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics, knowledge, and attitude towards dental trauma. Results: A total of 120 primary school teachers, predominantly female teachers (74.2%) participated in this study. More than half of the teachers (62.5%) have more than 15 years of teaching experience. One-third of the teachers (34.2%) have completed first aid training; however, dental trauma management subject was lacking (1.7%). About 31.7% of the respondent had experienced dental trauma case. Eighty-five percent of the teachers did not opt for tooth replantation in the case of avulsion and almost all the teachers (97.5%) did not choose fresh milk as the medium storage of the avulsed tooth. Conclusion: The level of knowledge and attitude on dental trauma management among school teachers is unsatisfactory. As a recommendation, first aid training given to the teachers should include basic knowledge of dental trauma management. The awareness can be improved by organizing talk or campaign on dental trauma management at the school level.Keywords: Children, dental trauma, school teachers.

scholarly journals IMPROVEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE RELATED TO FIRST AID IN BURN CONDITIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-23
Author(s):  
Dini Prastyo Wijayanti ◽  
Niken Ayu Sahella Putri ◽  
Mei Nur Faiz Nabillah ◽  
Fachrudin Albar ◽  
Annisa Fitriani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Community Service ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Senior High School

Health promotion activities regarding the first treatment of burns at Senior High School of Islam, Sidoarjo is a form of community service in the form of counseling aimed at increasing children's knowledge about how to treat first burns which are an injury incident that occurs due to exposure to high temperatures. (complex soft tissue injury). The implementation of these activities on December 18, 2019 took place at Senior High School of Islam, Sidoarjo. With the target is students of Senior High School of Islam, Sidoarjo. Prior to the implementation of these activities, there was a process of preparing activities for approximately 2 weeks before the activities were carried out, starting from determining the theme of the extension to applying for permits to the parties concerned. As a form of evaluation, this activity was attended by 47 students of class X and XI, participants joined the activity happily and looked very enthusiastic, health promotion activities could run on time and smoothly.

scholarly journals Preschool teachers' knowledge and attitudes about dental trauma in Rijeka, Croatia: a cross-sectional study.

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Natasa Ivancic Jokic ◽  
◽  
Jelena Kristic ◽  
Odri Cicvaric ◽  
Marija Simunovic-Erpusina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Preschool Teachers ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Tooth Injuries ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

Introduction: Traumatic tooth injuries often occur in childhood. They are not life-threatening, but they can cause a number of complications that can affect the quality of life. Proper first aid can significantly facilitate further dental treatment. The aim of this research was to evaluate preschool teachers’ knowledge and attitudes about dental trauma and their motivation for further education. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 54 preschool teachers. It was carried out in the form of a questionnaire consisting of 23 questions regarding traumatic tooth injuries, experiences and knowledge and teachers’ interest in additional education.Results: Most of the preschool teachers, 68.51%, did not witness any dental traumas during their work experience. From the teachers who witnessed dental trauma, only 11.76% gave first aid and none of them called the dentist and followed their instructions. In case of dental avulsion 72.22% would keep the avulsed tooth in a dry gauze or tissue. Even though 81.49% consider themselves uninformed about dental, all of them are interested in additional education. Conclusion: Despite the insufficient knowledge about dental trauma, its management, and first aid it is encouraging that all of the preschool teachers included in this research are motivated to educate themselves more on this subject.

scholarly journals The Efficacy of Operational First Aid Training Course in Preschool Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
Ali Mohajervatan ◽  
◽  
Ahmad Reza Raeisi ◽  
Golrokh Atighechian ◽  
Nahid Tavakoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Single Group ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Dangerous Situation ◽  
First Aid Training ◽  
Group Experiences ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Nasal Bleeding

Background: All parents of a child know that keeping their child at home is difficult enough, but when the child goes to school, there are new challenges and very dangerous situation. Preparing children for such situations is one of the tasks of the education system. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of operational first aid training course in preschool children. Methods: This study is a baseline of single-group experiences. The sample size included 150 children who were randomly selected from kindergarten. They underwent a course of first aid training and the results were evaluated 3 weeks after training. Results: Both quantitative and qualitative improvements were observed in the childrenchr('39')s efficacy in giving first aid. For example, the assessment of consciousness status increased from 51.3% before training to 64% after training or nasal bleeding control increased from 34% before training to 89.3% after training. Conclusion: First aid training courses help children get immediate and adequate help in situations emergencies. The children can learn the basic aspects of first aid and these skills increasing self-care in children. So the first aid teaching program should include the transfer of knowledge and should also motivate children to perform first aid and develop their helping aptitude.

Mechanical Properties of the Lateral Collateral Ligament: Effect of Cruciate Instability in the Rabbit

1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (3) ◽  
pp. 208-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. Tozilli ◽  
S. P. Arnoczky
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
Lateral Collateral Ligament ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
Biomechanical Properties ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ligament Failure ◽  
Hexosamine Content

Concomitant soft tissue injury resulting from knee instability following cruciate rupture is a serious clinical problem. To study this injury mechanism, the biomechanical properties of the lateral collateral ligament were measured at 0, 4, 8, 12, and 16 weeks post-operatively in rabbits having the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments sectioned. No significant changes were found in the ligament’s cross-sectional area, tensile mechanical response, or in its hexosamine content. The predominant mode of ligament failure was by bone avulsion at the insertion sites (78 percent) with 86 percent of paired limbs failing in a similar manner.

Wilderness First Aid Training as a Tool for Improving Basic Medical Knowledge in South Sudan

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 574-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay B. Katona ◽  
William S. Douglas ◽  
Sean R. Lena ◽  
Kyle G. Ratner ◽  
Daniel Crothers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New England ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Publication Type ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
First Aid Training ◽  
Basic Medical Knowledge ◽  
Basic Medical

AbstractIntroductionThe challenges presented by traumatic injuries in low-resource communities are especially relevant in South Sudan. This study was conducted to assess whether a 3-day wilderness first aid (WFA) training course taught in South Sudan improved first aid knowledge. Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) Schools designed the course to teach people with limited medical knowledge to use materials from their environment to provide life-saving care in the event of an emergency.MethodsA pre-test/post-test study design was used to assess first aid knowledge of 46 community members in Kit, South Sudan, according to a protocol approved by the University of New England Institutional Review Board. The course and assessments were administered in English and translated in real-time to Acholi and Arabic, the two primary languages spoken in the Kit region. Descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and correlation analyses were conducted.ResultsResults included a statistically significant improvement in first aid knowledge after the 3-day training course: t(38)=3.94; P<.001. Although men started with more health care knowledge: (t(37)=2.79; P=.008), men and women demonstrated equal levels of knowledge upon course completion: t(37)=1.56; P=.88.ConclusionsThis research, which may be the first of its kind in South Sudan, provides evidence that a WFA training course in South Sudan is efficacious. These findings suggest that similar training opportunities could be used in other parts of the world to improve basic medical knowledge in communities with limited access to medical resources and varying levels of education and professional experiences.KatonaLB, DouglasWS, LenaSR, RatnerKG, CrothersD, ZondervanRL, RadisCD. Wilderness first aid training as a tool for improving basic medical knowledge in South Sudan. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2015;30(6):574–578.

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