Delivering oral healthcare for people with cystic fibrosis: A survey of dental practitioners in Ireland.

Public health challenges Pub Date : 2023-04-09 eCollection Date: 2023-06-01 DOI:10.1002/puh2.74
Fiona O'Leary, Niamh Coffey, Francis M Burke, Anthony Roberts, Martina Hayes
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Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common autosomal recessive condition in Caucasian populations globally. To date, there has been very little research conducted into the oral health of adults with CF possibly due to historic premature mortality. The purpose of this survey was to ascertain knowledge, attitude and practices among dental professionals regarding the oral health of people with cystic fibrosis (PWCF) as part of a larger study being conducted in Ireland.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey of dental practitioners in Ireland was conducted via an online questionnaire. The survey contained close-ended questions, and clinical scenarios which allowed for both close-ended and free text responses in relation to the provision of dental treatment for PWCF. Data was subject to descriptive data analysis using IBM SPSS 29.

Results: The results from the survey indicate a wide variety in the knowledge, attitudes and practices of dental practitioners regarding the oral health of PWCF. There is significant variation in the provision of dental treatment and the conditions under which such treatment is provided.

Conclusion: There is a paucity of information and guidelines specific to this vulnerable population which can make the provision of dental treatment challenging for practitioners. Dental professionals may benefit from continuing professional development and further education targeting patient-specific populations.

为囊性纤维化患者提供口腔保健:爱尔兰牙科医生的一项调查
背景:囊性纤维化(CF)是全球高加索人群最常见的常染色体隐性遗传病。迄今为止,对CF患者的口腔健康进行的研究很少,这可能是由于历史上的过早死亡。这项调查的目的是确定牙科专业人员对囊性纤维化(PWCF)患者口腔健康的知识、态度和做法,这是爱尔兰正在进行的一项更大规模研究的一部分。方法:通过在线问卷对爱尔兰牙科从业者进行横断面调查。该调查包含封闭式问题和临床场景,允许封闭式和自由文本回答有关为PWCF提供牙科治疗的问题。数据采用IBM SPSS 29进行描述性数据分析。结果:调查结果显示,牙科医生对PWCF患者口腔健康的认识、态度和做法各不相同。在提供牙科治疗和提供这种治疗的条件方面有很大的差异。结论:缺乏针对这一弱势群体的信息和指南,这可能使牙科治疗的提供对从业人员具有挑战性。牙科专业人员可以从针对特定患者群体的持续专业发展和进一步教育中受益。
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