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Conhecimento dos médicos dentistas sobre traumatologia conforme as guidelines IADT (International Association of Dental Traumatology 2019) em Portugal
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As lesões dentárias traumáticas (LDTs) afetam a cavidade oral, constituindo uma das causas mais prevalentes de patologia oral. As LDTs abrangem indivíduos de qualquer faixa etária e, podem comprometer a função oral, impactando negativamente a oclusão, a estética e o crescimento. Perante a ocorrência de traumatismos o momento de intervenção e a qualificação do Médico Dentista (MD) são preponderantes na eleição de um tratamento apropriado e efetivo. A adoção de normas que direcionem a gestão das LDTs, pelos profissionais em Medicina Dentária são discriminados pelas guidelines IADT (International Association of Dental Traumatology) e a utilização destas diretrizes pode contribuir para um aumento de prognósticos favoráveis.
O objetivo deste estudo consiste na avaliação do conhecimento dos MD em exercício em Portugal acerca de trauma dentário e do seu tratamento de acordo com as guidelines IADT.
O estudo foi realizado junto de uma amostra de 111 MD, inscritos na Ordem dos Médicos Dentistas Portuguesa (OMD). Numa primeira fase, procedeu-se à adaptação transcultural do questionário brasileiro “Conhecimento dos Médicos Dentistas sobre traumatismos dentários conforme as diretrizes da IADT” (Hartmann); seguidamente, foi aplicado o questionário, em português europeu, para o estudo das variáveis sociodemográficas e a avaliação do conhecimento sobre traumatismos dentários.
A faixa etária da amostra situa-se entre os 23 e os 67 anos. A grande maioria dos inquiridos (95.5%) são MD generalistas; 34,2% dos indivíduos exercem num período entre 11 e 20 anos e 81% possui prática clínica em relação a LDTs. Verificou-se uma forte correlação entre o número de casos atendidos e o número de respostas corretas, patenteando que a prática clínica está diretamente relacionada com o conhecimento dos MD.
Os resultados obtidos indicam um nível de conhecimento global ligeiramente superior à média, sugerindo que a maioria dos profissionais inquiridos possui uma competência considerada satisfatória nesta área.
Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) affect the oral cavity and the tissue in the vicinity, being considered as one of the most prevalent oral pathologies. TDIs occur in people of all ages and may compromise oral function, negatively impacting occlusion, aesthetic and development. After a trauma occurs, the initial management and the qualification of the attending doctor are preponderant in the prognostic and effectiveness of the treatment. The adoption of standards that address the management of TDIs by dentists are given by the guidelines IADT (International Association Dental Traumatology) and the use of these may contribute to the increase of favourable outcomes. The aim of this study was to appraise the level of knowledge dentists working in Portugal had about dental trauma and the different treatment approaches recommended by guidelines IADT. The total sample of this study comprises of 111 complete answers by dentists enrolled in the Portuguese Order of Dental Medicine. On a first approach the transcultural adaptation of the brazilian questionnaire “Dentists knowledge of dental trauma based on the IADTguidelines” (Hartmann); afterwards the questionnaire was sent in European Portuguese to study the sociodemographic variables and the knowledge about dental trauma. The mean age of the sample is between 23 and 67 years. Most of the inquired (95.5%) are generalists; 34.2% has been working for a period of time in between 11 and 20 years and 81% has clinical experience in the treatment of dental trauma. It was observed that there was a strong correlation between the number of cases previously treated and the mean knowledge scores of the participants. The results from the study indicate that the level of knowledge is globally slightly higher than average, suggesting that most of the participants have competence in this area that may be considered adequate.
Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) affect the oral cavity and the tissue in the vicinity, being considered as one of the most prevalent oral pathologies. TDIs occur in people of all ages and may compromise oral function, negatively impacting occlusion, aesthetic and development. After a trauma occurs, the initial management and the qualification of the attending doctor are preponderant in the prognostic and effectiveness of the treatment. The adoption of standards that address the management of TDIs by dentists are given by the guidelines IADT (International Association Dental Traumatology) and the use of these may contribute to the increase of favourable outcomes. The aim of this study was to appraise the level of knowledge dentists working in Portugal had about dental trauma and the different treatment approaches recommended by guidelines IADT. The total sample of this study comprises of 111 complete answers by dentists enrolled in the Portuguese Order of Dental Medicine. On a first approach the transcultural adaptation of the brazilian questionnaire “Dentists knowledge of dental trauma based on the IADTguidelines” (Hartmann); afterwards the questionnaire was sent in European Portuguese to study the sociodemographic variables and the knowledge about dental trauma. The mean age of the sample is between 23 and 67 years. Most of the inquired (95.5%) are generalists; 34.2% has been working for a period of time in between 11 and 20 years and 81% has clinical experience in the treatment of dental trauma. It was observed that there was a strong correlation between the number of cases previously treated and the mean knowledge scores of the participants. The results from the study indicate that the level of knowledge is globally slightly higher than average, suggesting that most of the participants have competence in this area that may be considered adequate.
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Dissertação para obtenção do grau de Mestre no Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz
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Traumatismos dentários Guidelines IADT Traumatologia Questionário Conhecimento