The Perception of Evidence-based Dentistry among Dental Professionals in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19 Pandemic.
COVID-19
Saudi arabia
dental professionals
evidence-based dentistry
knowledge
perception
Journal
Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences
ISSN: 0976-4879
Titre abrégé: J Pharm Bioallied Sci
Pays: India
ID NLM: 101537209
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jul 2022
Jul 2022
Historique:
received:
16
09
2021
revised:
25
09
2021
accepted:
27
09
2021
entrez:
16
9
2022
pubmed:
17
9
2022
medline:
17
9
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The COVID-19 pandemic caused extraordinary changes in dental practices, including evidence-based dentistry (EBD). Despite dental practitioners' positive attitudes toward EBD, implementation has been limited. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of EBD among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia and explore the COVID-19 pandemic impacts on perceptions of EBD. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire that was distributed electronically to dentists and dental students in Saudi Arabia. Multiple linear regression and descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. The mean knowledge score was 48.33 ± 13.63 out of 70 points, with 37.31% to 60.45% awareness of EBD components. Only 37% were aware of the Cochrane Collaboration. Specialist/consultants and participants from the central region had significantly better knowledge scores. Lack of time (75.60%) was the most significant barrier to EBD. Only 36.60% of participants used EBD for treatment procedures. Most (72.4%-80.6%) believed the pandemic increased EBD's importance, 67.70% believed that EBD should be mandatory, and 62.90% believed all decisions in dental clinics will follow EBD in the future. However, 53.50% reported that EBD material was difficult to follow during COVID-19. The level of knowledge about EBD among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia is relatively acceptable. It is difficult to put EBD to practice due to the overwhelming flow of information. More educational and organizational efforts should be implemented to advocate for EBD.
Sections du résumé
Background
UNASSIGNED
The COVID-19 pandemic caused extraordinary changes in dental practices, including evidence-based dentistry (EBD). Despite dental practitioners' positive attitudes toward EBD, implementation has been limited. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of EBD among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia and explore the COVID-19 pandemic impacts on perceptions of EBD.
Methods
UNASSIGNED
A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire that was distributed electronically to dentists and dental students in Saudi Arabia. Multiple linear regression and descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.
Results
UNASSIGNED
The mean knowledge score was 48.33 ± 13.63 out of 70 points, with 37.31% to 60.45% awareness of EBD components. Only 37% were aware of the Cochrane Collaboration. Specialist/consultants and participants from the central region had significantly better knowledge scores. Lack of time (75.60%) was the most significant barrier to EBD. Only 36.60% of participants used EBD for treatment procedures. Most (72.4%-80.6%) believed the pandemic increased EBD's importance, 67.70% believed that EBD should be mandatory, and 62.90% believed all decisions in dental clinics will follow EBD in the future. However, 53.50% reported that EBD material was difficult to follow during COVID-19.
Conclusions
UNASSIGNED
The level of knowledge about EBD among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia is relatively acceptable. It is difficult to put EBD to practice due to the overwhelming flow of information. More educational and organizational efforts should be implemented to advocate for EBD.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36110818
doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_575_21
pii: JPBS-14-99
pmc: PMC9469449
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
S99-S105Informations de copyright
Copyright: © 2022 Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
There are no conflicts of interest.
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