Dentists' Experiences and Dental Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Nova Scotia, Canada.

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2021-04-01

Nioushah Noushi, Afisu Oladega, Michael Glogauer, David Chvartszaid, Christophe Bedos, Paul Allison

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Abstract

Background: This study aimed to describe dental care provision and the perceptions of dentists in Nova Scotia, Canada, during 1 week of the COVID-19 pandemic, shortly after the closing down of non-emergency, in-person care.

Methods: A survey was distributed to all 542 registered dentists in Nova Scotia, asking about dental care provision during 19-25 April 2020. Most answers were categorical, and descriptive analyses of these were performed. Data from the 1 open-ended question were analyzed using an inductive approach to identify themes.

Results: The response rate was 43% (n = 235). Most dentists (181) provided care but only 13 provided in-person care. From the open-ended question, 4 concerns emerged: communication from the regulatory authority; respondents' health and that of their staff; the health of and access to care for patients; and the future of their business.

Conclusion: Most respondents remained engaged in non-in-person dental care using various modes. They expressed concerns about their health and that of their staff and patients as well as about the future of their practice.

Practical implications: Dentists and dental regulatory authorities should engage in discussions to promote the health of dental staff and patients and quality of care during the chronic phase of the pandemic.

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背景:本研究旨在描述COVID-19大流行期间加拿大新斯科舍省牙科保健提供情况和牙医的看法，这是在非紧急面对面护理关闭后不久。方法:对新斯科舍省542名注册牙医进行调查，了解2020年4月19日至25日期间的牙科保健情况。大多数答案是分类的，并对这些答案进行描述性分析。使用归纳方法分析1个开放式问题的数据以确定主题。结果:有效率为43% (n = 235)。大多数牙医(181名)提供护理，但只有13名提供亲自护理。从开放式问题中，出现了4个问题:监管机构的沟通;答复者及其工作人员的健康状况;病人的健康和获得护理的机会;以及他们企业的未来。结论:大多数受访者仍然从事各种方式的非面对面牙科护理。他们对自己、工作人员和病人的健康以及行医的未来表示关切。实际影响:牙医和牙科管理当局应参与讨论，以促进大流行慢性阶段牙科工作人员和患者的健康和护理质量。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

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1.10%

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312

审稿时长

2 months

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