Can Teledentistry Improve the Monitoring of Patients during the Covid-19 Dissemination? A Descriptive Pilot Study

Giudice, Amerigo; Barone, Selene; Muraca, Danila; Averta, Fiorella; Diodati, Federica; Antonelli, Alessandro; Lombardo, Fortunato

doi:10.3390/ijerph17103399

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“…Studies on coronaviruses, not SARS-CoV-2, such as the SARS and MERS virus, suggest that the survival time of these pathogens on surfaces, in experimental conditions, varies from a few hours to a few days depending on the material involved, concentration, temperature and humidity. It should be emphasized that this data refers to the finding of the virus RNA and not to its isolation in vital form, and therefore not related to its real infectivity [16,25,26,[39][40][41][42]].…”

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SARS-CoV-2 Persistence: Data Summary up to Q2 2020

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The coronavirus pandemic is causing confusion in the world. This confusion also affects the different guidelines adopted by each country. The persistence of Coronavirus, responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been evaluated by different articles, but it is still not well-defined, and the method of diffusion is unclear. The aim of this manuscript is to underline new Coronavirus persistence features on different environments and surfaces. The scientific literature is still poor on this topic and research is mainly focused on therapy and diagnosis, rather than the characteristics of the virus. These data could be an aid to summarize virus features and formulate new guidelines and anti-spread strategies.

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SARS-CoV-2 Persistence: Data Summary up to Q2 2020

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Surace³

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“…Concern regarding this quick spread of telemedicine is related to how long the measures in place will last past the pandemic. While the pre-pandemic adoption was not high, the telemedicine model greatly benefits both the patient and the provider from a business standpoint (e.g., [19]). Providers with better telemedicine services aim to gain a better competitive advantage, from which patients can significantly benefit [20].…”

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Telemedicine Acceptance during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Empirical Example of Robust Consistent Partial Least Squares Path Modeling

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The explanation of behaviors concerning telemedicine acceptance is an evolving area of study. This topic is currently more critical than ever, given that the COVID-19 pandemic is making resources scarcer within the health industry. The objective of this study is to determine which model, the Theory of Planned Behavior or the Technology Acceptance Model, provides greater explanatory power for the adoption of telemedicine addressing outlier-associated bias. We carried out an online survey of patients. The data obtained through the survey were analyzed using both consistent partial least squares path modeling (PLSc) and robust PLSc. The latter used a robust estimator designed for elliptically symmetric unimodal distribution. Both estimation techniques led to similar results, without inconsistencies in interpretation. In short, the results indicate that the Theory of Planned Behavior Model provides a significant explanatory power. Furthermore, the findings show that attitude has the most substantial direct effect on behavioral intention to use telemedicine systems.

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“…With a high risk of cross-infection, nonurgent elective appointments had to be postponed, and remote consultations and online professional solutions were recommended [19,20]. Several studies demonstrated that patient-doctor remote clinical consultation could monitor patients' oral health status, improve dental knowledge and reduce costs and COVID-19 dissemination [21][22][23]. Therefore, such consultations might be a substitution for dental visits when they were unavailable.…”

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The impact of coronavirus lockdown on oral healthcare and its associated issues in pre-schoolers in China: An online cross-sectional survey

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Background The sudden outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic influenced people’s daily life. During lockdown of Wuhan city, the oral health and its associated issues of preschool children were investigated and guidance for dental clinics when the epidemic were controlled in the future were also provided. Methods A national online survey was conducted among preschool children and completed by their caregivers. The questionnaire related to children’s oral health status and care behaviour, caregivers' attitudes. The information was statistically analyzed between Wuhan residents and others residents. Results 4495 valid questionnaires were collected. In oral health status, during Wuhan lockdown, 60.8%, 35.5% and 18.3% children had self-reported dental caries, toothache and halitosis respectively. In oral health attitudes, respondents who would increase attention to oral health was more than that would decrease. In oral hygiene behaviour, compared to non-Wuhan children, the children in Wuhan became more active in brushing their teeth. In utilization of dental services in the future, less Wuhan residents would choose to have dental visit directly, 28.5% Wuhan residents and 34.7% non-Wuhan residents agreed all of procedures could be done if proper protected. Conclusions Oral health status and associated issues of preschool children in Wuhan were significantly different from that of others during lockdown of Wuhan city and in the future. Effective measures should be taken as early as possible to protect children's oral health.

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Can Teledentistry Improve the Monitoring of Patients during the Covid-19 Dissemination? A Descriptive Pilot Study

Abstract: The aim of this pilot study was to describe the advantages of telemedicine (TM) in dental practice during the current national emergency condition due to the Covid-19 dissemination. At

Cited by 158 publications

References 28 publications

SARS-CoV-2 Persistence: Data Summary up to Q2 2020

SARS-CoV-2 Persistence: Data Summary up to Q2 2020

Telemedicine Acceptance during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Empirical Example of Robust Consistent Partial Least Squares Path Modeling

The impact of coronavirus lockdown on oral healthcare and its associated issues in pre-schoolers in China: An online cross-sectional survey

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