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How much does the COVID-19 pandemic affect the clinical attitudes and anxiety levels of Turkish dentists in their dental practice?

COVID-19 salgını Türk diş hekimlerinin diş hekimliği uygulamalarında klinik tutumlarını ve kaygı düzeylerini ne kadar etkiliyor?

Tuğçe PAKSOY
Gülbahar USTAOĞLU
Duygu GÖLLER BULUT
Pages
802–808
Publication Date
2022-12-26
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The rate of questioning the HES code, temperature measurement and wanting each patient to rinse their mouth with anti-bacterial mouthwash before treatment were higher for specialist dentists (p

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Objective & Hypothesis:Background: To investigate whether there is a change in the attitudes and behaviors of Turkish dentists during their dental procedures against the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: A web-based cross-sectional survey study was directed using a “Google Form” to obtain responses from dentists during February and March 2021.
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Conclusion & Impact:The rate of questioning the HES code, temperature measurement and wanting each patient to rinse their mouth with anti-bacterial mouthwash before treatment were higher for specialist dentists (p
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:2021 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Anket · COVID-19 · diş hekimleri

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Background: To investigate whether there is a change in the attitudes and behaviors of Turkish dentists during their dental procedures against the COVID 19 pandemic. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional survey study was directed using a “Google Form” to obtain responses from dentists during February and March 2021. The survey was composed of 4 parts including: 1. demographic data (age, sex, marital status, systemic health), scope of practice (general dental practitioner versus specialist), place of practice (private versus public), and experience; 2. questions about COVID-19 management in practice and clinic biosafety routine, 3. questions about measures taken in dentistry clinics against COVID-19 and 4. questions about knowledge, attitudes and concerns of dentists towards the COVID 19 pandemic. Results: A total of 556 dentists completed questionnaire. The rate of questioning the HES code, temperature measurement and wanting each patient to rinse their mouth with anti-bacterial mouthwash before treatment were higher for specialist dentists (p

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Amaç: Türk diş hekimlerinin COVID-19 pandemisine karşı diş hekimliği uygulamaları sırasında tutum ve davranışlarında bir değişiklik olup olmadığını araştırmaktır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Şubat ve Mart 2021'de "Google Formu" kullanılarak web tabanlı bir kesitsel anket çalışması diş hekimlerine yönlendirilmiştir. Anket, aşağıdakileri içeren 4 bölümden oluşmaktadır: 1. demografik veriler (yaş, cinsiyet, medeni durum, sistemik sağlık), uygulama kapsamı (uzman dişhekimi), uygulama yeri (özel veya kamu) ve deneyim; 2. Uygulamada COVID-19 yönetimi ve klinik biyogüvenlik rutini hakkında sorular, 3. COVID-19'a karşı diş hekimliği kliniklerinde alınan önlemler hakkında sorular ve 4. Diş hekimlerinin COVID-19 pandemisine yönelik bilgi, tutum ve endişeleri hakkında sorulardır. Bulgular: Toplam 556 diş hekimi anketi tamamlamıştır. Tedavi öncesi HES kodunu sorgulama, ateş ölçümü ve her hastanın anti bakteriyel gargara ile ağzını çalkalamasını isteme oranı uzman diş hekimlerinde daha yüksektir (p

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PAKSOY, T., USTAOĞLU, G., BULUT, D. G. (2022). How much does the COVID-19 pandemic affect the clinical attitudes and anxiety levels of Turkish dentists in their dental practice?. Selcuk Dental Journal, Cilt: 9 - Sayı: 3, 802–808. https://ajindex.com/articles/863566

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