Dental Ağrı Geçmişi Olan Hastaların Akılcı İlaç Kullanımına Yönelik Bilgi ve Davranışlarının Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

Evaluation of Knowledge and Behavior of Ratinal Drug Use o Patients With Dental Pain HistoryBackground: Irrational use of drugs (IUD) is a common problem. In dentistry, which antibiotics, analgesics and some other drugs can be prescribed, there are problems with in the scope of IUD. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the habits and behavior in the use of drugs of individuals who applied to dental clinics due to dental pain.Methods: This study was conducted in the clinics of two different centers, the Oral and Dental Health Center (DHC) and the Faculty of Dentistry (FHD). In the study, a questionnaire with 19 questions related the drug use, drug supply, and conservation was applied to participants. The answers between DHC and FHD were compared.Results: One hundred sixty-five participants, 90 from DHC and 75 from FDH, were included in the study. One hundred six participants were women, 59 were men. It was learned that the participants used the most analgesics before admission to the hospital, and 60% of the participants used drugs due to dental pain in the last year. While 60.6% of the participants stated that they did not use drugs without consulting a doctor, it was determined that this rate reached 80% when systemic findings were accompanied by dental pain. The majority of the participants were knowledgeable about antibiotic resistance and the side effects of analgesics (80%, 77% respectively). 48.8% of the individuals stated that while using the drug again, they paid attention to the expiration date. Conclusion:Although there were differences in drug use among patients who applied to separate health institutions, the attitudes of patients about rational drug use were found to be positive in this study. Studies of the IUD are thought to play a role in this behavior.

Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Rational Drug Use of Individuals Applying to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…15 In a recent study on patients with a history of dental pain in Türkiye, 29.4% of the patients stated that they used medication for their dental problems without consulting a doctor. 20 Self-treatment without consulting a physician can lead to inadequate and incorrect treatment, suppression of symptoms and delay in early diagnosis of the disease, development of harmful drug and food interactions. When the results obtained from this study are compared with the results of previous studies in the literature, it shows that the participants are more conscious about consulting a doctor before drug use.…”

“…In this study, it was determined that patients were more likely to comply with the recommendations of the physician and pharmacist in the use of drugs for dental reasons. 20 The most important reason for stopping using medication before the recommended time is that individuals believe they have recovered. 21 In Pechere's study with 5,379 participants from 9 countries, including Türkiye, 87% of the participants reported that they discontinued their medication if they felt better.…”

“…In another similar study, 40.6% of the participants stated that they used non-drug methods to relieve toothache. 20 Herbal treatment applications together with the drugs recommended by the physician can change the course and effectiveness of the treatment. When there is insufficient knowledge about the amount of application, the way of preparation and how it interacts with food, herbal treatment may also cause side effects.…”