Attitudes and trends of primary care dentists to continuing professional development: a report from the Scottish dental practitioners survey 2000

Leggate, Michael; Russell, Elizabeth M.

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4801598

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“…These findings support the results of a recent Scottish study assessing patterns of continuing professional development amongst primary care dentists. 22 The positive findings in relation to continuing professional development are in contrast to the rather disappointing results for quality assurance activities such as audit and peer review, where the level of involvement was relatively low and did not appear to be changing. The current recommendations on expanding peer review and clinical audit within the General Dental Services (GDS) need to recognise the lack of engagement by many practitioners in these activities.…”

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The prevalence and nature of recent self-reported changes in general dental practice in a sample of English general dental practitioners

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Objective To determine the extent and types of change in seven domains of dental practice in a sample of English general dental practitioners (GDPs). Methods A postal questionnaire was sent to 561 GDPs on the dental lists of three health authorities in diverse regions of England. Information collected included demographic details on personal and practice characteristics, self-rating of amount of change in the seven domains of practice and factors influencing change. Results The response rate was 60%. Fifty-six per cent of the sample were under 40 years old. Over a third of respondents reported 'changing a lot or completely' certain clinical activities, practice management arrangements and practice amenities. The highest selfreported level of change was in clinical activities. Of the GDPs who reported changing their clinical activities, 56% reported an increase in preventive care, followed by crown and bridge (44%), periodontics (44%) and endodontics (43%). Practice management rated second in the mean rank scores for self-reported change. The main changes reported were the introduction of computer systems and employment of practice managers. A sizeable percentage (66%) reported increasing the amount of information they provided to patients and the time spent discussing care. Quality assurance activities were the area of practice least likely to have changed over a 5-year period. Over half the sample reported not being involved in any quality assurance activities in the previous 5 years. Those respondents who were younger, had a postgraduate qualification and earned more than 20% of their income from private practice reported higher levels of change. Conclusions General dental practitioners' work patterns are dynamic and appear to be responding to changing needs and demands on their

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The prevalence and nature of recent self-reported changes in general dental practice in a sample of English general dental practitioners

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“…6,16 The study also suggests an association between postgraduate education and work engagement. Although decisions to undertake postgraduate education are made by individuals, barriers to education such as a heavy clinical load, cost and the belief that no benefi t would be realised, 31 could be signifi cantly addressed through health policy changes.…”

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Occupational burnout and work engagement: a national survey of dentists in the United Kingdom

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“…This finding contrasts with the results of a recent study of Scottish primary care dentists. 19 CPD will only be beneficial when it is seen to be applicable and relevant to clinical practice .…”

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“…The financial benefits were often long-term. Most of the finance related benefits were associated with time, improved (6) 76% (16) Vocational trainer 12% (7) 13% (4) 14% (1) 9% (2) Associate 20% (12) 16% (5) 29% (2) 23% (5) Sole owner 50% (30) 48% (15) 71% (5) 45% (10) Single-handed 32% (19) 29% (9) 43% (3) 32% (7) Percent private practice <20% 48%(29) 55% (17) 57% (4) 36% (8) …”

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The facilitating factors and barriers influencing change in dental practice in a sample of English general dental practitioners

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AimThe objective of this study was to investigate the barriers and facilitators to change in dental practices among a sample of general dental practitioners (GDPs) from three regions of England. Method In-depth face-to-face interviews with 60 GDPs were undertaken. The sample was selected from a group of 317 GDPs who had completed a questionnaire in the first phase of this study. The participants were selected to reflect diversity regarding the number and extent of selfreported changes reported in the questionnaire, and personal and practice characteristics. Of the 92 attempted contacts, 60 (65%) of the interviews were successfully completed. The interview schedule formed the basis of the interview. All the interviews and notes were transferred on to NUD*IST QSR version 4, a qualitative analysis package. Results No single factor was identified as being more important than another in facilitating change. The main facilitators for change were: financial factors, regular patient attendance, particularly a core patient group, staff loyalty, having regular staff meetings and open communication and having access to peer support. The main barriers to change were the reverse of the facilitators plus not having a financial stakehold in the practice. Conclusions A range of factors were identified as influencing change in general dental practice. These include GDPs' attitudes and experience of change, patient factors, organisational issues, contact with peers and access to appropriate training courses.

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Attitudes and trends of primary care dentists to continuing professional development: a report from the Scottish dental practitioners survey 2000

Cited by 36 publications

References 5 publications

The prevalence and nature of recent self-reported changes in general dental practice in a sample of English general dental practitioners

The prevalence and nature of recent self-reported changes in general dental practice in a sample of English general dental practitioners

Occupational burnout and work engagement: a national survey of dentists in the United Kingdom

The facilitating factors and barriers influencing change in dental practice in a sample of English general dental practitioners

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