scholarly journals Current Novel Caries Diagnostic Technologies: Restorative Dentists’ Attitude and Use Preferences

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1387
Author(s):  
Hani M. Nassar ◽  
Hanin E. Yeslam
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
High Price ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Diagnostic Technologies

Early detection of caries lesions is key to a successful restorative dental treatment plan. The aim of this study was to investigate the preferences and attitude of graduate restorative dentistry residents (RDRs) regarding novel caries diagnostic technologies (NCDT) and to provide a brief overview of available technologies for both specialized and general dental practice. This cross-sectional study used an online questionnaire (17 questions) concerning RDRs’ attitude, preferences, and insights regarding five available NCDTs. It was distributed among twenty RDRs at a local government dental school following a review session about NCDTs. Collected responses were analyzed statistically using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), chi-squared with Bonferroni correction, and Kruskal-Wallis tests at a 0.05 significance level. Sixty-five percent of RDRs reported an interest in NCDTs as a discussion topic and almost half of them were positive towards their use, however, sixty percent of respondents were hesitant to diagnose caries solely using NCDTs. Fiber-optic-transillumination (FOTI) systems were ranked the best overall and with regard to all the investigated criteria (p < 0.05). Chosen reasons for FOTI included price followed by ease of use. In general, high price rated as the most perceived reason for not choosing a given NCDT followed by low practical applicability. Meanwhile, ease of use followed by relevant application ranked as the main reported reasons to choose an NCDTs.

scholarly journals PERCEPTIONS OF UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL STUDENTS AND GRADUATE DENTISTS TOWARDS BEHAVIOURAL GUIDANCE TECHNIQUES IN PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Paediatric Dentistry ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Child Patient

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate perceptions of undergraduate dental students and graduate dentists towards behaviouralguidance techniques in paediatric dentistry. Materials & Methods: 225 subjects with previous experience in treating paediatricpatient were identified and invited to fill up a Likert-style questionnaire with 15 questions in total. The data was evaluated for descriptive analysis and statistical analysis using Pearson’s chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test(significance level, p<0.05). Results: 158 respondents were included in this study. 47.4% think that communication is the most effective non-pharmacological method of behavioural guidance, 62.6% and 45.6% think that tell-show-do is the most practical and most successful behaviour shaping techniques, respectively. 43.7% responded neutral to the use HOME or physical restraints in controlling child patient, 81.0% almost never used HOME method. 87.3% had explained procedures of dental treatment to child patientsduring treatment, 89.2% had used euphemism on the child. 40.5% of child patientssometimes struggled when receiving their treatment. 33.5% required some effort to get their child patient treated. 79.1% had never usedprotective stabilization method. 75.9% think that their working environment is favourable and conducive for child patients. 39.2% think that desensitization is the most effective method to reduce dental fear and anxiety in child patient. 59.5% preferpresence of parents during treatment. 56.35% of frightened cry was most commonly seen clinically. 73.4% would not consider further studies in paediatric dentistry. Conclusion: Generally, the respondents demonstrated satisfactory knowledge and acceptance of various behavioural guidance techniques in paediatric dentistry, but with some deficiencies.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Vegetarian and Nonvegetarian Peruvian Dietitians about Vegetarianism at Different Stages of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117863882199712
Author(s):  
Jacksaint Saintila ◽  
Yaquelin E Calizaya-Milla ◽  
David J Javier-Aliaga
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Critical Nutrients

Background: The vegetarian diet continues to gain recognition and popularity among people; however, few studies have considered the level of knowledge of professional dietitians about this dietary pattern. Objective: This study aimed to compare the level of knowledge of vegetarian and nonvegetarian Peruvian dietitians regarding vegetarianism at different life stages. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out. An online questionnaire based on the recommendations of the current dietary guidelines was administered to more than 400 registered dietitians. Of which, a total of 179 decided to participate in the study: 72 vegetarians and 107 nonvegetarians. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test, considering a significance level of 5%. Results: Women represented the largest proportion of the sample. The participants demonstrated a complete and exhaustive knowledge of the definition of vegetarian diets. Regarding the risks and benefits associated with vegetarianism, the largest proportion of those who got the correct answers were vegetarians. The percentage of correct answers selected for both groups regarding the critical nutrients were less than 50%. Only 17.6% identified the correct answer regarding the risk of eating disorders of vegetarianism. Conclusions: Dietitians did not demonstrate complete and comprehensive knowledge of the critical nutrients of vegetarianism and lack information on the risks of eating disorders from the vegetarian diet.

scholarly journals Communication, technology and ageing: elderly, senior citizen groups and interaction process in the information age

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 435-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Pasqualotti ◽  
Dante Augusto Couto Barone ◽  
Johannes Doll
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Communicative Action ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Senior Citizen ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Squared

A computational environment will only change the nature of interactionist activity if the changes that are occurring in methods of communication are looked at, as this should favor cooperative work. In order to develop tools that provide opportunity for building knowledge by means of interaction, it is necessary to be aware of biopsychosocial aspects and understand the liberating potential of the communicative processes that are established when individuals interact while mediated through technology. Beginning with a sociohistorical conception of social interaction, we seek to fill a research space in terms of communicative action and the meaning of social representations regarding communication and information technologies. We analyze the triad of communication, technology and ageing, questions are examined that involve elderly people in a biopsychosocial context. We seek to identify symbolic representations in relation to the technologies and analyze the triggered feelings and the meanings of these experiences encountered with the use of these mechanisms. The processes of appropriation are analyzed along with the meaning of technologies with a group of elderly citizens from the city of Passo Fundo - RS, enrolled in informatics workshops. The research is made up of a cross sectional study descriptive nature and population. To analyze relations among the researched variables, applied analysis of variance, chi squared test, factorial analysis and conglomerate analysis. The data was analyzed on a significance level of 5% (p ≤ 0.05). The results indicate that the elderly participate in the workshops especially with the purpose of maximizing the processes of coexistence.

scholarly journals Prevalence of falls and evaluation of mobility among institutionalized elderly persons

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 995-1003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidiane Maria de Brito Macedo Ferreira ◽  
◽  
Javier Jerez-Roig ◽  
Fabienne Louise Juvêncio Paes de Andrade ◽  
Nayara Priscila Dantas de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Low Prevalence

Abstract Objective: The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of falls among institutionalized elderly persons and identify associated factors. Method: A cross-sectional study of elderly residents of Care Facilities For the Elderly in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, was carried out. The elderly persons could walk independently and did not have severe cognitive impairment. Data was obtained about the institution and socio-demographic and health information was collected. A physical examination was performed to evaluate frailty, mobility and balance (Timed up and go, Berg Balance Scale, Gait speed and Sitting-rising Test - SRT). Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-squared Test for a 5% significance level. Results: Sixty-three elderly persons were within the search criteria. Of these 22.2% had fallen in the past year. Only the SRT was associated with these falls. Conclusion: It was concluded that the studied population has a low prevalence of falls, and the ability to perform less than 5 repetitions in the SRT was associated with episodes of falling.

scholarly journals Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Actinic Cheilitis in Extractive Mining Workers

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafaelle Ferreira dos Santos ◽  
Rogéria Lucio de Oliveira ◽  
Marina Gallottini ◽  
Rubens Caliento ◽  
Dmitry José de Santana Sarmento
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Actinic Cheilitis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Clinical Appearance ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Chi Squared

Abstract The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of actinic cheilitis among extractive mining workers and factors associated with the condition, especially the relationship between clinical appearance and the length of occupational exposure to sunlight. A cross-sectional study was performed in Dona Inês, Paraíba, Brazil between 2014 and 2015. A clinical examination, clinical photography and a questionnaire were applied to 201 extractive mining workers. The T-student’s, ANOVA one-way, Fisher’s exact and Pearson chi-squared tests were performed and the significance level was set at 5%. A high prevalence of actinic cheilitis was observed (38.8%). Length of occupational exposure to sunlight in months (169.63±112.68, p=0.002) was associated with actinic cheilitis. Most workers were Caucasian (p<0.001) and aged 37.41±12.15 years (p=0.004). The time of occupational exposure to sunlight was significant in relation to the following clinical features: atrophy (225.75±97.31; p=0.024); blurred demarcation between the vermilion border of the lip and the skin (186.68±113.15; p=0.032); vertical fissures (210.09±123.07; p=0.046); white and red spotting (199.51±91.80; p=0.004); hard consistency of the lip (225.81±122.34; p=0.012). A high prevalence of actinic cheilitis was found. Age and ethnicity were associated with the presence of AC. Severe clinical presentations of actinic cheilitis were found among participants who had worked for at least 185 months (approximately 15 years) exposed to the sun.

scholarly journals The Effect of Social Isolation on Physical Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic in France

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5070
Author(s):  
Alessandro Porrovecchio ◽  
Pedro R. Olivares ◽  
Philippe Masson ◽  
Thierry Pezé ◽  
Linda Lombi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
The Social ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Logistic Regressions

The objective of this cross-sectional study is to analyze the changes in physical activity (PA) practice of a sample of 2099 French adults, mostly females, who answered an online questionnaire during the first COVID-19 lockdown (March–May 2020). A descriptive analysis of participants was performed using relative frequencies. Chi-squared tests were performed to compare the responses of selected variables. Multinomial logistic regressions were performed to compare the variations of PA with all the variables identified. The age of participants ranged from 18 to 88. Among people who practiced PAs before the first lockdown, the probability to keep practicing PAs is higher among those with a lower level of education, among housewives and retirees and among those who lived in cities of 10,000–19,999 inhabitants. For those who did not practice PAs before the social distancing, the probability of starting to practice is greater in those with a lower level of education and for those who suffered from a chronic disease. Our results place the emphasis on the complexity and multifactoriality of the changes that emerged during the first lockdown. The “education” factor emerges, as a significant determinant of PA that should certainly be explored further.

scholarly journals Anticonvulsant Drugs and Severe Adverse Cutaneous Drug Reactions: A Longitudinal Observational Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-132
Author(s):  
Abbas Darjani ◽  
◽  
Narges Alizadeh ◽  
Hossein Abdi ◽  
Maryam Hosseini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Stevens Johnson Syndrome ◽  
Drug Reactions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Drug Eruptions ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Drug History ◽  
Cutaneous Drug Reactions

Background: Severe Adverse Cutaneous Reactions to Drugs (SACRDs) are skin eruptions due to drugs, which can cause morbidity and morbidity in patients. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the offending drug/agents and clinical phenotypes of SACRDs leading to admissions to the hospital. Materials & Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study during one year (March 2012-2013) on patients admitted to the department of Dermatology at Razi Hospital of Rasht, Iran. First, the clinical and drug history of all patients were collected. Then, two dermatologists examined them and diagnosed drug eruptions according to the clinical types of adverse drug reactions included in the study. Collected data were analyzed in SPSS V. 18 software by using Chi-squared test, Fisherchr('39')s Exact test, and one-way ANOVA. The significance level was set at p<0.05. Results: Forty-six patients were diagnosed with SACRDs. The most common SACRDs were toxic epidermal necrolysis/stevens Johnson syndrome (TEM/SJS) and Drug Reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptom syndrome (DRESS) syndrome (30.5% and 2.1%, respectively). The most common culprit drugs were anticonvulsants (43.5%) and antibiotics (26.1%). Peripheral blood eosinophilia was observed in 30.4% of patients. Conclusion: Anticonvulsants were the most common cause of ACDRs, leading to the hospitalization of the patients.

scholarly journals Relationship between shoulder pain and weight of shoulder bags in young women

Motricidade ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Vasconcellos Abdon ◽  
Thais Erica Gonçalves Moraes ◽  
Mayara Prado e Sales ◽  
Renata Dos Santos Vasconcelos ◽  
Ticiana Sampaio Braga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Squared

The present study aimed to assess the relationship between shoulder pain and weight of shoulder bags in young women. Cross-sectional study conducted with 316 women aged 18-35 years from February 2013 to July 2014. A questionnaire was used to collect demographic data and information on physical activity, sleeping habits, presence of pain and its characteristics, use of bags, and percentage of bag weight–body weight ratio (%bagweight). Pearson’s chi-squared test and Mann-Whitney test were used to check for associations between the dependent variable (presence of pain) and the independent variables, with a significance level of 5% (p<0.05). In all, 195 (61.7%) women complained of shoulder pain. These women carried heavier shoulder bags (p=0.01), weighing circa 4.02% of their body weight (p=0.050), and the pain was proportional to a higher bag weight (p=0.023) compared to the painless group. Lack of physical activity and inadequate sleep position influenced the occurrence of shoulder pain (p=0.008 and p=0.017, respectively). The weight of the shoulder bag represented a risk factor for the onset of shoulder pain and women should not carry bags weighing more than 4% of their body weight.

scholarly journals Polypharmacy in community-based older adults: results of the Fibra study

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscila de Paula Marques ◽  
Daniela de Assumpção ◽  
Roseli Rezende ◽  
Anita Liberalesso Neri ◽  
Priscila Maria Stolses Bergamo Francisco
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Family Resources ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Basic Health Units

Abstract Objectives : To estimate the prevalence of polypharmacy among older adults (≥65 years); to verify its association with sociodemographic variables, nutritional status and health conditions; to describe the prevalence of polypharmacy according to the presence of specific chronic diseases, and to report the method of acquiring drugs. Method : A cross-sectional study was performed with older adults (n=2,217) from seven Brazilian municipal regions. The prevalence of polypharmacy and its 95% confidence intervals were estimated. Associations were verified using Pearson’s Chi-squared test with a significance level of 5%, and the independent associations between the selected variables and polypharmacy were verified by multiple hierarchical Poisson regression. Results : The prevalence of polypharmacy was 18.4% (CI95%:16.8-20.0), and was significantly lower among non-white individuals, those who did not have a health plan, and those who assessed their health as very good/good (p<0.05). Obesity: (PR=1.36; CI95%:1.06-1.75), increased waist circumference (PR=1.54; CI95%:1.08-2.20) and presence of two (PR=2.24; CI95%:1.52-3.31) or three or more (PR=4.22; CI95%:2.96-6.02) chronic diseases were positively associated with polypharmacy. Polypharmacy was observed in about 30.0% of older adults with heart disease, diabetes mellitus and/or strokes/CVA/ischemia. The frequency of older adults who acquired drugs in Basic Health Units was 20.3% and those who obtained them via their own/family resources was 13.5%. Conclusion : Among older adults, the identification of segments with a higher prevalence of polypharmacy enables a better structuring of the provision of treatment during their care pathway, allowing special attention to be paid to problems related to the use of drugs.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, Practice of Iranian Physicians about COVID-19 in Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 253-268
Author(s):  
Maryam Ghasemisarukolai
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
T Test ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Knowledge Depth

As a result of the global crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak in late December 2019, Iran was also severely affected. The three provinces of Tehran, Mazandaran, and Gillan were high-risk cities exposed to infection and grievously damaged. Therefore, we decided to look at the level of knowledge, depth of attitude, and quality of physicians' practice in these three provinces. The most significant goal was to assess the level of KAP relative to the COVID-19 virus to provide comprehensive information to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the treatment staff to better cope and more effectively prevent and control critical situations. For research methodology, a cross-sectional study was performed on a sample of 300 people using a self-made questionnaire. An online questionnaire via virtual networks and a paper questionnaire were also distributed by the principal author in medical hospitals, which included four sections: demographic information, knowledge, attitude, and practice. Cronbach's alpha confirmed the validity and reliability of each component. The final results prove that the knowledge of physicians was acceptable and significant at the level of 0.05. Physicians' attitudes showed a level of fear and anxiety that was significant according to a one-sample t-test and chi-square (Sig <0.05). In order to rank the physicians' practice, a T-test was used, and the results of the Friedman test in the first stage of the Chi-square test showed that the significance level is 0.05. Looking at the research results, it can be said that the development of educational programs can have a beneficial effect in increasing physicians' knowledge and controlling the disease as effectively as possible. Also, due to the attitude associated with stress and fear, it can be seen that providing laboratory and treatment equipment has been one of the concerns of physicians.

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