Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries in the Public Dental Services-A Qualitative Exploration of Perceived Challenges and Needs

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作者
Cvijic, Andjelka [1 ]
Kvernenes, Monika [2 ,3 ]
Astrom, Anne Nordrehaug [1 ,4 ]
Tsilingaridis, Georgios [5 ,6 ]
Bletsa, Athanasia [1 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Oral Hlth Ctr Expertise Western Norway, Bergen, Norway
[2] Univ Bergen, Fac Med, Ctr Med Educ, Bergen, Norway
[3] Univ Bergen, Fac Med, Dept Clin Med, Bergen, Norway
[4] Univ Bergen, Fac Med, Dept Clin Dent, Bergen, Norway
[5] Karolinska Inst, Dept Dent Med, Huddinge, Sweden
[6] Ctr Paediat Oral Hlth, Stockholm, Sweden
关键词
continuing professional development; dentist perspectives; focus group interviews; traumatic dental injuries; PRIMARY-CARE; SAMPLE-SIZE; DENTISTS; INTERVIEW; MANAGEMENT; STUDENTS;
D O I
10.1111/edt.12991
中图分类号
R78 [口腔科学];
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1003 ;
摘要
Background/Aim This study explored perceived challenges in the management of traumatic dental injuries (TDI) among general dentists in the public dental service (PDS) of Vestland County in Western Norway and their needs for improving treatment care for TDI patients. Participants and Methods This qualitative study conducted three focus group discussions. We recruited a purposive sample of seven general dentists employed in the PDS in Vestland County in Western Norway. The three focus groups consisted of two, two, and three participants, respectively. The focus group discussion took place via the Microsoft electronic platform Teams, and it was visual, and audio recorded. Transcripts of the interviews were analyzed using systematic text condensation. Results The general dentists in this study experienced the management of TDI as a set of complex procedures that require good theoretical knowledge, clinical experience, skills, and teamwork. We were able to group these challenges into three results categories: (1) proficiency challenges, (2) the challenge of stress and discomfort during dental procedures, and (3) the challenge of the organization of the PDS. The participants also expressed the need for practical courses, calibration, and refresher courses in dental traumatology. Their needs fell into two categories: (1) regular, clinically relevant continuing professional development and (2) collective efforts in TDI management. Conclusion Increasing awareness of the challenges in TDI management and addressing the need for improved dental treatment for TDI patients may lead to targeted programs to enhance dentists' knowledge and skills. There is considerable potential for training dentists in dental traumatology.
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页数:11
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