Disaster medicine training survey results for dental health care providers in Illinois

Colvard, Michael D.; Naiman, Melissa; Mata, Danielle; Cordell, Geoffrey A.; Lampiris, Lewis N.

doi:10.14219/jada.archive.2007.0206

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“…Rajesh et al, 30,31 but do not concur with those observed by Colvard et al 57 Low perceived effectiveness scores were observed in the present study, which are similar to that observed by Katz et al 21 and Rajesh et al 30,31 This might be due to the absence of any specific training initiatives for Indian GDPs in mitigation of disasters. 30,31 The respondents in the present study also reported higher attitude scores, which might indicate that they were interested in contributing effectively toward disaster management.…”

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General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly Disaster-prone Area: An Explorative Study

Rajesh

Binnal

Pai

et al. 2017

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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Aim:The aim of this study is to obtain insights pertaining to disaster management among Indian general dental practitioners (GDPs). Materials and methods:All GDPs in Mangaluru city, Karnataka, India, were included in the present study. Their willingness to participate in disaster management and their objective knowledge, attitude, behavior, and perceived effectiveness related to disaster management were assessed by a structured, pretested, self-administered questionnaire. Demographic information was also collected. Conclusion:The GDPs reported knowledge and behavior scores which were low, while their attitude and willingness to participate were high. Demographic determinants might be critical indicators in disaster management scenario among GDPs. Clinical significance:The present study has crucial implications for policymakers and curriculum changes to integrate dentists effectively into disaster response teams. As responsible members of the society, the dental fraternity has critical contributions to make toward disaster mitigation. Integration of GDPs in a multidisciplinary team managing disasters might be crucial, especially in highly disaster-prone areas, such as India, with a definite paucity of resources. General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly

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General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly Disaster-prone Area: An Explorative Study

Rajesh

Binnal

Pai

et al. 2017

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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“…Findings in the present study suggest that the knowledge scores of most of the participants were in the satisfactory level. Low scores of knowledge about disaster management were reported among Hawaiian dentists by Katz et al [11], but higher scores were reported by Colvard et al [16] among Illinois dentists. Dearth in the formal training programs about disaster management and the absence of disaster management in the undergraduate curriculum in India may have led to fair knowledge scores among the participants.…”

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“…Colvard et al [16] have reported that Illinois dentists required minimal additional training to render their services as dental emergency responders. In addition, Rajesh et al [17] have reported that Indian dental postgraduates had high attitude but low knowledge and behaviour scores regarding disaster management.…”

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Awareness and Attitude Towards Mass Disaster and Its Management Among House Surgeons in a Dental College and Hospital in Chennai, India

Kannan¹,

Kumar²,

Rathinavelu³

et al. 2017

WIT Transactions on the Built Environment

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More than 2.6 billion people were affected by mass disasters in the last decade, which lead to mass casualties that can overwhelm local medical resources and prevent them from delivering comprehensive and definitive medical care. Awareness and training towards disaster management is essential for all in the health care delivery sector. India, has been vulnerable to natural disasters and manmade disasters from time to time. Being the second populous country in the world and dental surgeons forming a significant portion of an untapped health resource, assessment of awareness and attitude towards a mass disaster management would serve as valuable data in reforming dental curriculum and future training. Hence, the current study was done to determine the awareness and attitude towards mass disaster among house surgeons in a dental college and hospital in Chennai, India. This cross-sectional study was conducted with a 17-item pretested, self-administered questionnaire. The Cronbach's alpha and split validity scores for the questionnaire were 0.8 and 0.9 respectively. The final sample size was 132, after adjusting for a non-response rate of 10 percent. 128 house surgeons participated in the study, (response rate -95%). About 34.4% had good knowledge and 68.8% had a positive attitude towards mass disaster and its management. A positive Spearman's correlation was found between knowledge and attitude scores. Although knowledge was not satisfactory, the house surgeons had a positive attitude towards the public health issue in question. About 72% were prepared to undergo proper training and 77% felt disaster training should be part of any internship program.

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“…2,3 This is of special significance in countries like India with high vulnerability to disasters, both natural and manmade, but with limited resources at their disposal. 3,49 There might not be a need to design a new curriculum; instead the current curriculum could be made more specific to disaster management. Investigators have suggested that disaster management should be included in the undergraduate dental curriculum.…”

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Willingness to Participate in Disaster Management Among Indian Dental Graduates

Rajesh

Pai

Shenoy

et al. 2012

Prehosp. Disaster med.

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A high degree of willingness to provide assistance during disasters was observed among undergraduate dental students. High attitude coupled with low knowledge and behavior scores regarding disaster management was also observed. Gender was associated with attitude and behavior, and residence with behavior of respondents regarding disaster management. Including disaster management in dental curricula and involvement of dental professionals in disaster management might be crucial for disaster management in India.

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Disaster medicine training survey results for dental health care providers in Illinois

Cited by 13 publications

References 10 publications

General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly Disaster-prone Area: An Explorative Study

General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly Disaster-prone Area: An Explorative Study

Awareness and Attitude Towards Mass Disaster and Its Management Among House Surgeons in a Dental College and Hospital in Chennai, India

Willingness to Participate in Disaster Management Among Indian Dental Graduates

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