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Guo S, Hu X, Wang X, Tie H, Zhang Q, Li C, Qin L, Su H. Development and validation of a scale for the assessment of the knowledge-attitude-practice of parents towards children snoring. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2024; 25:110. [PMID: 38589791 PMCID: PMC11000413 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-024-02360-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Children Snoring is a common childhood disorder that affects the growth and development of children and is detrimental to their health. Increasing awareness of Children Snoring among parents is important. AIM To develop the Knowledge-Attitude-Practice of Parents towards Children Snoring Scale and test the reliability and validity of the scale. METHODS The development of the tool was divided into two phases involving 1257 parents from China. In the first phase, an initial project bank was created through a literature review. This was followed by a Delphi expert consultation, group discussion and pre-survey. The second stage screened the items and conducted an exploratory factor analysis, then conducted a confirmatory factor analysis and tested for reliability and validity. RESULTS Support was found for the 25-item Knowledge-Attitude-Practice toward Children Snoring scale. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses provide support for four subscales: (parental basic cognition toward Children Snoring; parents' perception of complications of Children Snoring; parents' attitude towards Children Snoring; parents' concern and prevention of Children Snoring). Internal consistency for the total scale was high (Cronbach's α = 0.93). The intraclass correlation coefficient of test-retest reliability was 0.92 (95%CI: 0.85 to 0.95), which provided support for the stability of the scale. CONCLUSION The Knowledge-Attitude-Practice of Parents towards Children Snoring scale shows promise as a measure that may be used by medical workers and community children's health managers.
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- Siyan Guo
- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- No.5 Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Zhengzhou Central Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- No.1 Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Arcidiacono L, Santagostini A, Tagliaferri S, Ghezzi B, Manfredi E, Segù M. Awareness and attitude among general dentists and orthodontists toward obstructive sleep apnea in children. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1279362. [PMID: 38445265 PMCID: PMC10913199 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1279362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Aim This study aimed to investigate Italian dentists' knowledge of and attitudes toward obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Methods An anonymous questionnaire was prepared using Google Forms and sent to dentists in Italy through private social platforms. The first part of the questionnaire contained basic demographic data questions, and the second part included items about pediatric OSA. Results A total of 125 responses were collected within 1 month. The interviews revealed gaps in undergraduate and post-graduate training on OSA, and consequently, low self-evaluation of knowledge and self-confidence in managing young patients with OSA. Dentists showed unfavorable attitudes and poor knowledge of the general findings, risk factors, and consequences of pediatric OSA but demonstrated good knowledge of the beneficial effects of rapid maxillary expansion. Orthodontists showed a more favorable attitude and better recognition of the craniofacial features associated with OSA. In addition, a comparison was made between dentists who had graduated more than 5 years ago and new graduates, and differences were found in undergraduate education, which was better for new graduates, and a small number of questions were better answered by experienced dentists. Conclusion This study showed a lack of knowledge about pediatric OSA and its management among Italian dentists, revealing the need to update the dentistry curriculum and organize educational interventions.
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- Luisa Arcidiacono
- Center of Dental Medicine, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- CERT, Center of Excellent Research in Toxicology, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Center of Dental Medicine, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- IMEM-CNR, Parco Area delle Scienze, Parma, Italy
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- Center of Dental Medicine, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Center of Dental Medicine, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Alharbi LN, Alsaikhan MA, Al-Haj Ali SN, Farah RI. Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical and Dental Students and Fresh Graduates from Saudi Arabia. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 8:768. [PMID: 34572200 PMCID: PMC8471539 DOI: 10.3390/children8090768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study aimed to assess the knowledge level and attitudes of graduating Saudi medical and dental students and fresh graduates from those faculties about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and the relation of their knowledge level to sociodemographic variables. In this cross-sectional study, 722 graduating students and fresh graduates were requested to answer a questionnaire pretested for validity and reliability. The data were analyzed statistically. Results revealed that medical participants scored 15.45 (out of 22), with 38% of them showing good knowledge about pediatric OSA, while dental participants scored 14.59, with 25.2% of them showing good knowledge. By regression analysis, medical participants (odds ratio (OR): 1.529) were more likely to have good knowledge than dental participants, while participants who belonged to institutions located in the central region (OR: 0.546) were less likely to have good knowledge than those from southern region institutions. In addition, participants from public institutions (OR: 0.290) were less likely to have good knowledge than those from private institutions. Regarding attitudes, medical participants scored 14.13 (out of 20), and dental participants scored 14.64. We detected a significant positive correlation between knowledge and attitude scores of dental participants. Given these findings, the knowledge level of graduating Saudi medical and dental students and fresh graduates about pediatric OSA was not optimal. The college type, institution sector, and location in the kingdom were factors associated with good knowledge. There is a need for further education and training about pediatric OSA in the undergraduate Saudi medical and dental curricula and continuing professional development programs about the topic after graduation.
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- Lamyaa N. Alharbi
- College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia; (L.N.A.); (M.A.A.)
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- College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia; (L.N.A.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia;
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Sleep medicine education in US and Canadian orofacial pain residency programs: Survey outcomes. J Am Dent Assoc 2020; 151:962-968. [PMID: 32900466 DOI: 10.1016/j.aime.2020.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Nguyen VT. Knowledge, attitude, and clinical practice of dentists toward obstructive sleep apnea: A literature review. Cranio 2020; 41:238-244. [PMID: 32870761 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2020.1816408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To review the knowledge, attitude, and clinical practice of dentists and dental specialists toward obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). METHODS A literature search was performed on PubMed and ScienceDirect databases. Peer-reviewed English publications were reviewed. No time limit was applied. RESULTS Four articles were included for the review. Years in the profession, specialist training, and gender were associated with the level of knowledge about OSA. Weight control was the most recognizable treatment for patients with OSA. Dentists agreed that OSA is a life-threatening disease, and they could be involved in detecting and treating OSA. Most dentists had no clinical experience of managing patients with OSA. CONCLUSION Dentists had a certain level of knowledge about OSA and were willing to deal with OSA. However, they lacked clinical experience. They were also enthusiastic about further education on OSA.
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Sippli K, Rieger MA, Huettig F. GPs' and dentists' experiences and expectations of interprofessional collaboration: findings from a qualitative study in Germany. BMC Health Serv Res 2017; 17:179. [PMID: 28270205 PMCID: PMC5341464 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2116-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Against the background of well-described associations between oral and general health, collaboration between dentists and general practitioners (GP) is crucial to provide therapeutic and preventive patient care. However, in the German health system, GPs and dentists are organizationally separated, implying that interprofessional collaboration can only occur informally and on a voluntary basis. Given the scarce evidence of interprofessional collaboration between dentists and GPs, an explorative study was conducted. This paper outlines the findings of this study with regard to GPs' and dentists' experiences and expectations of interprofessional collaboration. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with GPs (n = 15) and dentists (n = 13) from three structurally different regions in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. The interview guide included questions on occasions, expectations and experiences of interprofessional collaboration. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using qualitative content analysis according to Mayring. RESULTS Both GPs and dentists reported perceived knowledge deficits of the other profession with regard to medication, particularly anticoagulants and bisphosphonates, as well as systemic and general respectively dental diseases. Expectations regarding the scope of collaboration diverge: whereas dentists were interested in extending collaboration, most GPs saw no need for collaboration. CONCLUSIONS The perceived medical knowledge deficits of the other profession as well as divergent expectations concerning the scope of collaboration hinder profound and regular interprofessional collaboration between GPs and dentists. These perceived knowledge deficits may be rooted in the separate education of dentists and GPs in Germany. Fostering interprofessional education is a promising way to improve cooperation between GPs and dentists in the long term.
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- Khira Sippli
- Department of Prosthodontics, Centre for Dentistry, Oral Medicine, and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University Hospital Tuebingen, Eberhard-Karls-University Tuebingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Institute of Occupational and Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital of Tuebingen, Wilhelmstr. 27, D-72074 Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational and Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital of Tuebingen, Wilhelmstr. 27, D-72074 Tübingen, Germany
- CoreFacility/Coordinating Center Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Wilhelmstr. 27, D-72074 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Centre for Dentistry, Oral Medicine, and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University Hospital Tuebingen, Eberhard-Karls-University Tuebingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany
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Chen MJ, Yu S, Chen IJ, Wang KWK, Lan YH, Tang FI. Evaluation of nurses' knowledge and understanding of obstacles encountered when administering resuscitation medications. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2014; 34:177-184. [PMID: 23660241 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2013.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2012] [Revised: 03/08/2013] [Accepted: 04/08/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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AIM The aim of the study was to develop and validate an instrument to evaluate nurses' knowledge and to understand the obstacles that they encounter when administering resuscitation medications. BACKGROUND Insufficient knowledge is a major factor in nurses' drug administration errors. Resuscitation involves situations in which doctors issue oral orders, and is inherently highly stressful. Sufficient knowledge is vital for nurses if they are to respond quickly and accurately when administering resuscitation medications. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted. A questionnaire (20 true-false questions) developed from literature and expert input, and validated by subject experts and one pilot study, was used to evaluate nurses' knowledge of resuscitation medications. Stratified sampling and descriptive statistics were applied. RESULTS A total of 188 nurses participated. The overall correct answer rate was 70.5% and the greater the nurse's work experience the higher the score. Only 8% of nurses considered themselves to have sufficient knowledge and 73.9% hoped to gain more training about resuscitation medications. The leading obstacle reported was "interruption of the drug administration procedure on resuscitation" (62.8%). Seventeen out of 20 questions achieved a discriminatory power of over 0.36, indicating good to excellent questions. In the study, a total of 16 resuscitation medication errors were reported by the participants, in which the errors involved atropine (five cases), epinephrine (three cases) and others (eight cases). The errors mainly involved misinterpretation of orders, insufficient knowledge and confusing certain drugs for other look-alike drugs. CONCLUSION Evidence-based results strongly suggest that nurses have insufficient knowledge and could benefit from longer working experience and additional training about resuscitation medications. Further research to validate the instrument is needed and the education of nurses regarding resuscitation medications is recommended.
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- School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Tri-service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Hsaio GY, Chen IJ, Yu S, Wei IL, Fang YY, Tang FI. Nurses’ knowledge of high-alert medications: instrument development and validation. J Adv Nurs 2009; 66:177-90. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05164.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Dharamsi S, Jivani K, Dean C, Wyatt C. Oral Care for Frail Elders: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Long-Term Care Staff. J Dent Educ 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/j.0022-0337.2009.73.5.tb04733.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Shafik Dharamsi
- Department of Family Practice; Faculty of Medicine, Centre for International Health; University of British Columbia
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- Injury Research and Prevention Unit; British Columbia Children and Women's Hospital
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science; Simon Fraser University
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences; University of British Columbia
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