Psychologic stress and burnout among dental staff: A cross-sectional survey

The aim of this observational cross-sectional study was to gain information on the awareness; protective measures and economic effects of dentists in Switzerland during the global COVID-19 pandemic. All dentist were members of the Swiss Dental Association SSO from all over Switzerland—including all Swiss cantons and Liechtenstein—and received a previously calibrated questionnaire as an ad hoc online version. The questionnaire was divided into four parts: personal data; precautionary measures; awareness; perception. In total, 1324 questionnaires were analyzed; the response rate was 30.59% (ntotal = 4328). Participants stated in less than 2% common symptoms/signs of COVID-19; of which only fatigue was statistically significant (p < 0.01). A small number of dentists reported a positive test (0.91%; n = 12) or having one or more symptoms (2.65%; n = 35) of COVID-19 during the pandemic; whereas only 6.71% (n = 87) of the participants reported having treated SARS-CoV-2 infected patients. High prevalence areas were only medium-large and large Swiss cantons (p < 0.01). Face filter (FFP2/FFP3) masks were used by about half of the dentists, while disposable visor was rarely used. The majority of dentists had to reduce the dental practice activity to a minimum of 0–10% (n = 923; 69.98%) due to the lockdown. This economic impact forced 1.4% (n = 18) to close their practice permanently or by the end of 2020 due to the economic situation. These results can be helpful to better prepare dental practices for future outbreaks of infection (e.g., prophylactic storage of additional protective measures), define the best strategy and organize the dental workforce. Political decision-makers should consider drastic economic effects when deciding on drastic measures such as “lockdown”, which can lead to practice closures and unemployment of dental staff after only a few weeks. This should be taken into account, especially with regard to possible financial assistance to severely impaired dental practices to maintain a high level of dental care.

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Dental Faculty’s Knowledge and Attitude regarding COVID-19 disease in Qassim, Saudi Arabia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-25306/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Asma Munir Khan ◽

Shazia Nawabi ◽

Muhammad Qasim Javed

Keyword(s):

Rank Correlation ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Faculty Members ◽

P Value ◽

Attitude Score ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Staff ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract Background: Present study aimed to explore the knowledge and attitude of dental faculty at Qassim University, regarding novel COVID 19 disease. Methods: The cross-sectional survey was conducted on the faculty at undergraduate dental school. The self-designed e-survey was administered to 78 faculty members to assess their knowledge and attitudes towards the COVID-19 disease. Data analysis was conducted by using SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics were reported as frequency and percentages. Chi-square test was utilized to identify the correlation between the independent and dependent variables. The inferential statistics (Kruskal-Wallis tests and Mann-Whitney U test) were utilized for assessing the significance between study variables. The association between knowledge and attitude was evaluated by using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Results: A total of 55 faculty members (70.5%) responded. Mean knowledge score was 10± 2.71. 37 (67.3%) respondents showed positive attitude towards COVID-19 while 18(32.7%) displayed negative attitude. The mean attitude score was 4.08±0.50. Significant difference was found in knowledge (p-value=0.04) and attitude (p-value=0.015) of dental faculty based on designation.Conclusions: Qassim University dentists were mindful of the COVID-19 symptoms, means of transmission, Cross-infection control and operative protocols practiced within dental clinics. However, dentists exhibited inadequate knowledge about the specific dental procedures that safeguard the dental staff and patients from COVID-19 in context of current outbreak.

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Dental Faculty’s Knowledge and Attitude regarding COVID-19 disease in Qassim, Saudi Arabia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-25805/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Asma Munir Khan ◽

Shazia Nawabi ◽

Muhammad Qasim Javed

Keyword(s):

Rank Correlation ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Faculty Members ◽

P Value ◽

Attitude Score ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Staff ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract Background: Present study aimed to explore the knowledge and attitude of dental faculty at Qassim University, regarding novel COVID 19 disease. Methods: The cross-sectional survey was conducted on the faculty at undergraduate dental school. The self-designed e-survey was administered to 78 faculty members to assess their knowledge and attitudes towards the COVID-19 disease. Data analysis was conducted by using SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics were reported as frequency and percentages. Chi-square test was utilized to identify the correlation between the independent and dependent variables. The inferential statistics (Kruskal-Wallis tests and Mann-Whitney U test) were utilized for assessing the significance between study variables. The association between knowledge and attitude was evaluated by using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Results: A total of 55 faculty members (70.5%) responded. Mean knowledge score was 10± 2.71. 37 (67.3%) respondents showed positive attitude towards COVID-19 while 18(32.7%) displayed negative attitude. The mean attitude score was 4.08±0.50. Significant difference was found in knowledge (p-value=0.04) and attitude (p-value=0.015) of dental faculty based on designation.Conclusions: Qassim University dentists were mindful of the COVID-19 symptoms, means of transmission, Cross-infection control and operative protocols practiced within dental clinics. However, dentists exhibited inadequate knowledge about the specific dental procedures that safeguard the dental staff and patients from COVID-19 in context of current outbreak.

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COVID-19 Factors and Psychological Factors Associated with Elevated Psychological Distress among Dentists and Dental Hygienists in Israel

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17082900 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (8) ◽

pp. 2900 ◽

Cited By ~ 38

Author(s):

Maayan Shacham ◽

Yaira Hamama-Raz ◽

Roni Kolerman ◽

Ori Mijiritsky ◽

Menachem Ben-Ezra ◽

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Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Dental Hygienists ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Staff

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of COVID-19 factors and psychological factors with psychological distress among dental staff during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 338 Israeli dentists and dental hygienists, who provided their demographic data; answered questions about COVID-19-related factors; and were assessed by subjective overload, self-efficacy, and psychological distress scales. Data were analyzed using a multivariate logistic regression. Results revealed that elevated psychological distress was found among those who have background illness, fear of contracting COVID-19 from patient, and a higher subjective overload. Lower psychological distress was associated with being in a committed relationship and having higher scores for self-efficacy. Given these results, gathered during times of an infectious disease outbreak, exploring psychological distress among dental staff is warranted as the effects may be long-term.

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What factors influence use of dental health services by substance users?

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s0924-9338(11)71771-0 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (S2) ◽

pp. 60-60

Author(s):

J. Kemm ◽

R. Holland ◽

D. Rumball

Keyword(s):

Dental Care ◽

Dental Health ◽

Care Staff ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Dental Services ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Substance Users ◽

Alcohol And Drugs ◽

Dental Staff ◽

Dental Practices

IntroductionSeveral studies show that despite poor oral health substance users fail to access dental care. This was confirmed locally by audit in 2005; 63% (n = 82) were not registered with a dentist and 72% had dental problems, of whom 83% were not receiving treatment.ObjectivesTo examine issues affecting substance users use of dental services.AimsTo identify factors influencing whether substance users visit the dentist, in particular whether having a ‘regular’ dentist is important. Secondly, to compare this with perceptions of dental care staff.MethodsA cross sectional survey was conducted across Norfolk & Waveney Mental Health Trust's Alcohol and Drugs Service and Norwich dental practices. 87 substance users participated, half of Norwich dentists (n = 67) and 66 reception staff from Norwich dental practices.ResultsParticipants reported high levels of dental problems, most commonly toothache (71%). Those having a dentist they normally saw were more likely to have visited the dentist in the previous year (X2 = 14.06, p < 0.01). The most common reasons for not receiving treatment were difficulty finding a dentist, difficulty keeping appointments and few available appointments. Dental staff acknowledged similar dental problems, but were more likely to think lack of motivation caused non-attendance. Drug use, substitute prescribing or duration in treatment did not influence frequency of dental visits. Dentists hi-lighted remuneration issues for providing services to substance users.ConclusionsHaving a ‘regular’ dentist could improve use of dental services. Examining capacity and revisiting payments for this group under the new dental contract could improve treatment rates.

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Dental Workload Reduction during First SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Lockdown in Germany: A Cross-Sectional Survey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18063164 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (6) ◽

pp. 3164

Author(s):

Thomas Gerhard Wolf ◽

James Deschner ◽

Harald Schrader ◽

Peter Bührens ◽

Gudrun Kaps-Richter ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Urban Areas ◽

Free Association ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rural And Urban Areas ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Dental Staff ◽

Workload Reduction

An observational cross-sectional survey was planned to analyze the weekly workload reduction of German dentists during lockdown due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were predominantly members of the Free Association of German Dentists and filled in an online questionnaire. The questionnaire was sent to a total of 9416 dentists, with a response rate of 27.98% (n = 2635). Respondents were divided into seven macro areas by gross domestic product. Nearly two-thirds of dentists (65.16%) reported a reduction in their practice workload of more than 50% compared to the pre-pandemic period with statistically significant differences between German macro areas (p < 0.01). Weekly workload was reduced during the lockdown in 93.00% of study participants, while 55.33% dental care centers with multiple employed dentists under the direction of a non-dentist general manager had only a 40% reduction in weekly workload compared to a solo practice or a practice of a dentist with an employed dentist (30.24% and 28.39%, respectively). Dentists in Germany drastically reduced their practice activity during the first wave of the COVID-19 lockdown, both in rural and urban areas. Short, medium, and long-term effects of the pandemic on dental practices, dental staff as well as patient care need to be further investigated.

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Testing the Strain Theory of Suicide – The Moderating Role of Social Support

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000604 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 82-88 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bob Lew ◽

Ksenia Chistopolskaya ◽

Yanzheng Liu ◽

Mansor Abu Talib ◽

Olga Mitina ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Suicidal Behavior ◽

Online Survey ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Strain Theory ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychological Strains ◽

Moderating Role

Abstract. Background: According to the strain theory of suicide, strains, resulting from conﬂicting and competing pressures in an individual's life, are hypothesized to precede suicide. But social support is an important factor that can mitigate strains and lessen their input in suicidal behavior. Aims: This study was designed to assess the moderating role of social support in the relation between strain and suicidality. Methods: A sample of 1,051 employees were recruited in Beijing, the capital of China, through an online survey. Moderation analysis was performed using SPSS PROCESS Macro. Social support was measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and strains were assessed with the Psychological Strains Scale. Results: Psychological strains are a good predictor of suicidality, and social support, a basic need for each human being, moderates and decreases the effects of psychological strains on suicidality. Limitations: The cross-sectional survey limited the extent to which conclusions about causal relationships can be drawn. Furthermore, the results may not be generalized to the whole of China because of its diversity. Conclusion: Social support has a tendency to mitigate the effects of psychological strains on suicidality.

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Fit and Congruency

Journal of Personnel Psychology ◽

10.1027/1866-5888/a000233 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 148-156

Author(s):

Mary Hogue ◽

Lee Fox-Cardamone ◽

Deborah Erdos Knapp

Keyword(s):

Role Theory ◽

Social Role ◽

Gender Diversity ◽

Job Fit ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Working Adults ◽

Role Congruity ◽

Self Selection ◽

Selection Of

Abstract. Applicant job pursuit intentions impact the composition of an organization’s applicant pool, thereby influencing selection outcomes. An example is the self-selection of women and men into gender-congruent jobs. Such self-selection contributes to a lack of gender diversity across a variety of occupations. We use person-job fit and the role congruity perspective of social role theory to explore job pursuit intentions. We present research from two cross-sectional survey studies (520 students, 174 working adults) indicating that at different points in their careers women and men choose to pursue gender-congruent jobs. For students, the choice was mediated by value placed on the job’s associated gender-congruent outcomes, but for working adults it was not. We offer suggestions for practitioners and researchers.

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Oscillation between identities and Subjective psychological health objectives among an informed audience in therapeutic patient education

Education thérapeutique du patient - Therapeutic patient education ◽

10.1051/tpe/2018006 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 10202

Author(s):

Sandrine Roussel ◽

Alain Deccache ◽

Mariane Frenay

Keyword(s):

Patient Education ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Therapeutic Patient Education ◽

French Speaking ◽

Health Objectives ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Introduction: The implementation of Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) remains a challenge. An exploratory study highlighted two tendencies among practitioners of TPE, which could hamper this implementation: an oscillation between identities (as caregivers versus as educators) and an inclination towards subjective psychological health objectives. Objectives: To verify whether these tendencies can be observed among an informed audience in TPE. Next, to explore the variables associated with one or other of these tendencies. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional survey by a self-administered questionnaire was carried out among 90 French-speaking healthcare professionals. Statistical analyses (chi-square, logistic regression) were then conducted. Results: Sixty percent of respondents displayed identity oscillation, which was found to be linked to task oscillation, patient curability, scepticism towards medicine and practising in France. Fifty-six percent pursued subjective psychological health objectives, which was found to be associated with health behaviour objectives and a locus of power in the healthcare relationship distinct from those seen in the pre-existing health models (biomedical, global). This tendency seems to constitute an alternative model of TPE. Discussion & conclusion: Identity oscillation and subjective psychological health objectives can be both observed. This study stresses the need to deliberate on the form(s) of TPE that is/are desired.

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