Enhancing elementary school teachers' knowledge in managing traumatic dental injuries: The effectiveness of educational sessions

IF 2.3 3区医学 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Dental Traumatology Pub Date : 2024-02-17 DOI:10.1111/edt.12938

Ahlam Alomari, Raghad Hashim, Tarun Walia, Raghavendra Shetty

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Abstract

Background/Aims

This study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of educational intervention on elementary school teachers' knowledge of traumatic dental injuries (TDI).

Materials and Methods

The study included all of the elementary schools (29) in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Of the initial 538 participants, 497 teachers completed the full-length study. The first assessment (T0) was performed prior to intervention using a four-part validated questionnaire that evaluated demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and self-assessment in relation to TDIs. The questionnaire was followed by a 30-min lecture presentation featuring various dental trauma scenarios. Each teacher's knowledge was reassessed immediately after the intervention (T1) and 3 months after the intervention (T2). The data were analyzed using the Cochran test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and chi-squared test.

Results

Half of the participants had witnessed dental trauma at least once; however, 96.6% of the participants had not attended any training related to dental trauma prior to the educational intervention. Knowledge regarding first aid management of broken teeth and avulsions was disappointing pre-intervention but was significantly higher post-intervention (p < .001). Following the workshop, participant self-assessments indicated improvement in the ability to appropriately respond to cases of dental trauma as necessary (p < .001).

Conclusions

Inadequate knowledge of emergency management of TDI was demonstrated initially. There was a remarkable improvement in the overall knowledge of TDI after the educational sessions. Raising the awareness in dental trauma field by conducting educational sessions is crucial for achieving a better outcome.

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提高小学教师处理牙外伤的知识：教育课程的有效性。

背景/目的本研究旨在评估教育干预对小学教师了解牙外伤（TDI）知识的短期和长期影响：研究对象包括阿拉伯联合酋长国哈伊马角酋长国的所有小学（29 所）。在最初的 538 名参与者中，有 497 名教师完成了整个研究。第一次评估（T0）是在干预前进行的，使用了一份由四个部分组成的有效问卷，评估了与 TDI 相关的人口统计学、知识、态度和自我评估。问卷调查后，进行了 30 分钟的讲座，介绍了各种牙科创伤情况。干预结束后（T1）和干预结束 3 个月后（T2）对每位教师的知识进行了重新评估。数据分析采用 Cochran 检验、Wilcoxon 符号秩检验和卡方检验：结果：半数参与者至少目睹过一次牙外伤，但96.6%的参与者在教育干预之前没有参加过任何与牙外伤相关的培训。干预前，参与者对牙齿断裂和撕脱的急救处理知识的了解程度令人失望，但干预后则显著提高（p 结论：干预前，参与者对牙齿断裂和撕脱的急救处理知识的了解程度令人失望，但干预后则显著提高：最初对牙科创伤急救处理的认识不足。教育课程结束后，对 TDI 的总体认识有了显著提高。通过开展教育课程提高牙科创伤领域的认识对于取得更好的结果至关重要。

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来源期刊

Dental Traumatology 医学-牙科与口腔外科

CiteScore

6.40

自引率

32.00%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Dental Traumatology is an international journal that aims to convey scientific and clinical progress in all areas related to adult and pediatric dental traumatology. This includes the following topics: - Epidemiology, Social Aspects, Education, Diagnostics - Esthetics / Prosthetics/ Restorative - Evidence Based Traumatology & Study Design - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Transplant/Implant - Pediatrics and Orthodontics - Prevention and Sports Dentistry - Endodontics and Periodontal Aspects The journal"s aim is to promote communication among clinicians, educators, researchers, and others interested in the field of dental traumatology.