scholarly journals Oral impacts on Daily Performances Related to Wearing Orthodontic Appliances among the Patients Reporting to the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Dhaka Dental College and Hospital

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Moniruzzaman ◽  
MZ Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Oral Impact ◽  
Living Related ◽  
Dentofacial Orthopedics ◽  
Oral Impacts

Introduction: Patients may have some oral impacts on their day to day activities during the course of treatment with orthodontic appliances. Often the impacts may lead the patient to interrupt or terminate the treatment. Proper information on frequency, intensity and extent of the oral impacts on daily performances related to wearing orthodontic appliances during orthodontic treatment will help the patient and orthodontists to increase the treatment compliance.Objectives: To assess the frequency, severity and extent of oral impact on daily performances (OIDP) im the patients wearing orthodontic appliances in relation to type of orthodontic appliancea and sex of patients.Materials and method: The study was a descriptive cross sectional study with 300 participants by convenient sampling aged 10-25 years, undergoing orthodontic treatment at the department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics of Dhaka Dental College & Hospital. Face-to-face structured interviews and clinical examination were done to collect information about OIDP.Results: Three hundred patients (31% male and 69% female) undergoing orthodontic treatment participated in the study. The prevalence of condition-specific impacts related to wearing orthodontic appliances was 31.7%. Among adolescents with impacts related to wearing orthodontic appliances, 17.8% reported impacts of severe or very severe intensity and 90.5% reported impacts on only one daily performance, commonly eating or speaking or cleaning mouth. The prevalence and the extent, but not the intensity of condition-specific impacts differed by type of orthodontic appliance (P =.002* and .004* respectively).Conclusion: Almost one in three participants undergoing orthodontic treatment reported side effects, specific impacts on daily living related to wearing orthodontic appliances. Such impacts were higher among patients wearing fixed and combination of both fixed and removable type of orthodontic appliances rather than removable type. This information could help to inform patients about the frequency and intensity of sociodental impacts during the course of their treatment.Ban J Orthod & Dentofac Orthop, April 2015; Vol-5 (1-2), P.1-7

The Prevalence, Intensity and Extent of Oral Impacts on Daily Performances among the Patients Wearing Orthodontic Appliances

2016 ◽  
pp. 6-12
Author(s):  
Moniruzzaman ◽  
Mohammad Zakir Hossain ◽  
Mariyam Sultana ◽  
Md Asaduzzaman Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Impact ◽  
Fixed Type ◽  
Living Related ◽  
Dentofacial Orthopedics

Objectives: To evaluate the frequency, severity and extent of Oral Impact on Daily Performances (OIDP) in the patients wearing orthodontic appliances in relation to type of orthodontic appliances and sex of patients. Materials and method: This was a descriptive cross sectional study with 287 participants by convenient sampling aged 10-25 years, undergoing orthodontic treatment at the department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics of Dhaka Dental College & Hospital. Face-to-face structured interviews and clinical examination were done to collect information about impacts on quality of life related to wearing orthodontic appliances, using the OIDP. Results: Two hundred and eighty seven patients (31% male and 69% female) undergoing orthodontic treatment participated in the study. The prevalence of condition-specific impacts related to wearing orthodontic appliances was 30.7%. Among adolescents with impacts related to wearing orthodontic appliances, 16.8% reported impacts of severe intensity and 90.5% reported impacts on only one daily performance, commonly eating or speaking or cleaning mouth. The prevalence and the extent, but not the intensity of condition-specific impacts differed by type of orthodontic appliance (P =.023* and .0426* respectively). Conclusion: Less than one third participants undergoing orthodontic treatment reported side effects, specific impacts on daily living, related to wearing orthodontic appliances. Such impacts were higher among patients wearing fixed type of orthodontic appliances than removable type. This information could help to inform patients about the frequency, intensity & extent of sociodental impacts during the course of their treatment and thereby increase the treatment compliance. Ban J Orthod & Dentofac Orthop, April 2016; Vol-6 (1-2), P.6-12

scholarly journals Impacts on Daily Performances Related to Wearing Orthodontic Appliances

2008 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 482-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Bernabé ◽  
Aubrey Sheiham ◽  
Cesar Messias de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Orthodontic Appliance ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Oral Impact ◽  
Living Related ◽  
Removable Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Nonparametric Statistical

Abstract Objective: To assess the prevalence, intensity, and extent of the impacts on daily performances related to wearing different types of orthodontic appliances. Materials and Methods: A total of 1657 students, 15 to 16 years old, were randomly selected from those attending all secondary schools in Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. Only those wearing orthodontic appliances at the time of the survey were included. Face-to-face structured interviews were done to collect information about impacts on quality of life related to wearing orthodontic appliances, using the Oral Impact on Daily Performances (OIDP). Adolescents were also clinically examined to assess the type of orthodontic appliance they were wearing. Comparisons, by type of orthodontic appliance and covariables, were performed using nonparametric statistical tests. Results: Three hundred fifty-seven adolescents (36.1% boys and 63.9% girls) undergoing orthodontic treatment participated in the study. The prevalence of condition-specific impacts related to wearing orthodontic appliances was 22.7%. Among adolescents with impacts related to wearing orthodontic appliances, 35.8% reported impacts of severe or very severe intensity and 90.1% reported impacts on only one daily performance, commonly eating or speaking. The prevalence, but not the intensity or the extent, of condition-specific impacts differed by type of orthodontic appliance (P = .001). Conclusions: One in four Brazilian adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment reported side effects, specific impacts on daily living, related to wearing orthodontic appliances. Such impacts were higher among adolescents wearing fixed rather than removable or a combination of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances. This information could help to inform patients about the frequency and intensity of sociodental impacts during the course of their treatment.

scholarly journals Post-orthodontic retention: how much do people deciding on a future orthodontic treatment know and what do they expect? A questionnaire-based survey

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandrine J Lasance ◽  
Spyridon N Papageorgiou ◽  
Theodore Eliades ◽  
Raphael Patcas
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Retention Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Treatment Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Orthodontic Retention

Summary Objective This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the level of knowledge and expectations people deciding on a future orthodontic treatment have about post-orthodontic retention and to investigate the influence of sociocultural characteristics. Material and methods A total of 227 consecutive people involved as legal decision maker (as patient, parent, or legal guardian) for a prospective orthodontic treatment (mean age 37.1 years; 37.3 per cent male) received before their first appointment a questionnaire to assess their knowledge and expectations about post-orthodontic retention. Data were analysed descriptively, whereas predictors were identified with logistic regressions at P value of less than or equal to 0.05. Results Among the 220 responders, 46.3 per cent (n = 99) knew that retention appliances are used after orthodontic treatment and 52.8 per cent (n = 113) believed perfect results can guarantee stability, whereas at the same time, 77.8 per cent (n = 168) knew that teeth can move on their own without any orthodontic appliances. The majority considered stability of the orthodontic result important or extremely important (94.5 per cent; n = 206), preferred bonded over removable retainers (67.2 per cent; n = 133), believed the orthodontist to be primarily responsible for a stable result (73.2 per cent; n = 158), and found it appropriate to charge for recall visits (72.9 per cent; n = 153). Participants’ gender, age, education, nationality, and past orthodontic experiences within the close family significantly influenced answers. Limitations The setting of a single-centred survey conducted in one university moderates the generalizability of the portrayed results. Conclusions Although stability of orthodontic treatment results is very important to people deciding about a prospective orthodontic treatment, knowledge regarding the need for post-orthodontic retention varies and may at times be contradictious. Sociocultural factors seem to influence the level of knowledge and the expectations on post-orthodontic retention.

Does the Duration of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment Affect Caries Activity among Adolescents and Young Adults?

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 463-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice S. Pinto ◽  
Luana Severo Alves ◽  
Marisa Maltz ◽  
Cristiano Susin ◽  
Julio Eduardo A. Zenkner
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Duration ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caries Activity ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Caries Lesions

This cross-sectional study assessed the relationship between fixed orthodontic treatment duration and caries activity. Two hundred and sixty 10- to 30-year-olds were divided into 4 groups (n = 65): no fixed orthodontic appliances (G0), orthodontic treatment for 1 year (G1), 2 years (G2), or 3 years (G3). Orthodontic treatment duration was significantly associated with active caries: prevalence was 1.5% for G0, 27.7% for G1, and 72.3% for G2 and G3; the median number of lesions was 0 for G0 and G1 and 2 for G2 and G3. No differences were observed between G2 and G3. The longer the duration of orthodontic treatment, the higher the prevalence/extent of active caries lesions.

Prescription in Locker Box (PILBOX): Remodeling of the Medication Collection Process (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lim Jit Fan Christina ◽  
Goh Boon Kwang ◽  
Chee Wing Ling Vivian ◽  
Tang Woh Peng ◽  
Goh Qiuling Bandy
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Prescription Medications ◽  
Pharmacy Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Ranking Score ◽  
Study Team ◽  
Willingness To Use

BACKGROUND Traditionally, patients wishing to obtain their prescription medications have had to present themselves physically at pharmacy counters and collect their medications via face-to-face interactions with pharmacy staff. Prescription in Locker Box (PILBOX) is a new innovation which allows patients and their caregivers to collect their medication asynchronously, 24/7 at their convenience, from medication lockers instead of from pharmacy staff and at any time convenient to them instead of being restricted to pharmacy operating hours. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the willingness by patients/caregivers to use this new innovation and factors that affect their willingness. METHODS This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted over 2 months at 2 public primary healthcare centres in Singapore. Patients or caregivers who were at least 21 yo and turned up at the pharmacies to collect medications were administered a self-developed 3-part questionnaire face-to-face by trained study team members, if they gave their consent to participate in the study. RESULTS A total of 222 participants completed the study. About 40% of them participants were willing to use the PILBOX to collect their medications. Amongst the participants who were keen to use the PILBOX service, slightly more than half (i.e. 52.8%) of them were willing to pay for the PILBOX service. The participants felt that the ease of use (3.46±1.21 i.e. mean of ranking score ± standard deviation) of the PILBOX was the most important factor that would affect their willingness to use the medication pick up service. This was followed by “waiting time” (3.37±1.33), cost of using the medication pick up service (2.96±1.44) and 24/7 accessibility (2.62±1.35). This study also found that age (p=0.006), language literacy (p=0.000), education level (p=0.000), working status (p=0.011) and personal monthly income (p=0.009) were factors that affected the willingness of the patients or caregivers to use the PILBOX. CONCLUSIONS Patients and caregivers are keen to use PILBOX to collect their medications for its convenience and the opportunity to save time, if it is easy to use and not costly.

scholarly journals Student and educator perspectives on virtual institutional introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar A. Almohammed ◽  
Lama H. Alotaibi ◽  
Shatha A. Ibn Malik
Keyword(s):  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Virtual Training ◽  
Care Experience ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Practice Experience ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Government

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has required governments around the world to suspend face-to-face learning for school and university students. Colleges of pharmacy are faced with the challenge of training students in hospitals that are under considerable pressure at this time. The government of Saudi Arabia has moved all classes and training online to limit the spread of the virus. This study describes the experience of the Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE and APPE) students and preceptors engaged in the virtual IPPE training. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to describe and appraise the implemented virtual IPPE training from the experiences of IPPE and APPE students, and their preceptor. The IPPE students described their experiences in close-ended questionnaires, while APPE students in open-ended questionnaires, and the preceptor described the experiences in narrative. The study focused on highlighting the advantages, opportunities, challenges, and shortcomings of the virtual training. Results Two preceptors and seven APPE students participated in the preparation and administration of the virtual training. The IPPE students’ experiences, based on 87 respondents, were mostly positive. Although IPPE students enjoyed the time flexibility that allowed the learning of new skills and reflection on previous experiences, 15% experienced difficulty finding quiet places with a reliable internet connection or had difficulty working on team-based activities. Moreover, some were anxious about the lack of adequate patient-care experience. On the other hand, the APPE students found the experience enriching as they gained experience and understanding of academic workflow, gained skills, and overcame the challenges they faced during this virtual training experience. Conclusions Future training programs should be organized to overcome the challenges and to maximize the benefits of training experiences. Schools of pharmacy may benefit from the training materials constructed, prepared, and administered by APPE students to improve IPPE students’ learning experiences and outcomes.

scholarly journals Determining Orthodontic Knowledge and Awareness in Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 030157422110221
Author(s):  
Jyoti Mishra ◽  
Sudhir Kapoor ◽  
Jitendra Bhagchandani ◽  
Sonahita Agarwal ◽  
Vaibhav Vashishta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group I ◽  
Insignificant Difference ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Ethical Clearance ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aim and Objective: To assess the level of awareness among local adult population (orthodontically untreated) regarding orthodontic treatment and procedures. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was planned by accessing 100 subjects comprising of 2 groups (50 male and 50 female). After due ethical clearance, a self-structured questionnaire consisting of 17 questions was given to a group of randomly selected 100 individuals with an age range of 20 to 30 years. Results: The overall awareness of orthodontics as a speciality among both the groups was only 52% to 56%. Statistically insignificant difference was found in the knowledge and awareness of orthodontic treatment among both male and female subjects, that is, Group I and II. Also, those who knew about the orthodontic treatment did not opt for it because of high cost and longer duration involved. Conclusion: More than half of the population is unaware of the scope of orthodontic treatment, and thus, they do not seek any assistance. Hence, more efforts are needed to create awareness about orthodontics and the associated benefits.

Nutrient supplementation among pregnant women in China: an observational study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Tao Han ◽  
Jingwen Dong ◽  
Jiangtao Zhang ◽  
Chenxiao Zhang ◽  
Yuxuan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Folic Acid ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutrient Supplementation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Source Of Information

Abstract Objective: To clarify nutrient supplementation usage and primary source of information among pregnant women in China. Design: This cross-sectional study used information on nutrient supplementation and primary source of information collected via face-to-face interviews. Data on the usage of folic acid, calcium/vitamin D, iron, vitamins, docosahexaenoic acid, and other dietary supplements were collected. Primary source of information were categorized as family/relatives, friends/co-workers, the Internet, books/magazines, television/radio, doctors, other people, and oneself. Setting: Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Chengdu, China. Participants: 1081 Chinese pregnant women aged ≥ 20 years with singleton pregnancies. Results: In all three trimesters of pregnancy, usage was highest and most stable for folic acid (81.7%), followed by vitamins (vitamin A, B-group vitamins, vitamin C, and multivitamins; 75.0%), whereas calcium/vitamin D (51.4%) and iron (18.1%) usage was low, potentially indicating a deficiency risk. All supplementation usage percentages increased with pregnancy duration (p < 0.05). Notably, approximately 10% of the pregnant women in our study did not use any nutrient supplementation, and this was especially common in early pregnancy. More than 50% of the women reported getting information on nutrient supplementation from family members, and about 30% reported getting this information from doctors. Conclusions: Among pregnant women in China, awareness about nutrient supplementation increases as the pregnancy progresses, but some types of nutrient supplementation (such as calcium/vitamin D and iron) remain at low levels. It is necessary to pay more attention to the health education of pregnant women in China, and the influence of family members should be emphasized.

scholarly journals Increase in the Risk of Respiratory Disorders in Adults and Children Related to Crop-Growing in Niger

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Mamane ◽  
Jean-François Tessier ◽  
Ghislaine Bouvier ◽  
Roger Salamon ◽  
Pierre Lebailly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Agricultural Areas

Background and Objective. Environmental factors are an increasing concern for respiratory health in developing countries. The objective of this study was to investigate whether Nigerien people living in cultivated areas have more respiratory symptoms than those living in pastoral areas. Method. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2013 in two populations during the rainy season when land is cultivated. Environmental factors including pesticide use and respiratory symptoms were collected in adults and children during face-to-face interviews. Multivariate analysis between exposures and symptoms was performed in children and in adults separately. Results. The study included 471 adults and 229 children. Overall, none of the households reported the use of pesticides for agricultural purposes. However, 87.2% reported the use of insecticides at home. Multivariate analysis showed that people living in agricultural areas compared to those in pastoral areas had an increased risk of respiratory symptoms in adults (wheezing, dyspnea, sudden shortness of breath, and cough without fever) and in children (cough without fever). The use of insecticides showed no effect on respiratory symptoms after adjustment. Conclusion. This first epidemiological study on the environment and respiratory health conducted in Niger demonstrates a significant relationship between respiratory manifestations and the agricultural characteristics of the living area. However only the effect of insecticides in the home on respiratory health was observed.

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