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ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the knowledge level of undergraduate dentistry students of UESB on hematological disorders and their implications in the treatment of the patient. Methods: This is a descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional study in which a questionnaire with 16 questions was used as a data collection instrument. The study subjects were 192 students enrolled at UESB Dentistry Course. For data analysis, SPSS statistical software (version 16.0) was used. Results: The response rate was 87.5%. Only 54.2% of respondents reported having information about blood disorders and 78% considered themselves not enough informed, fact observed through the low percentage of right answers in a knowledge test. Conclusion: The level of knowledge of UESB Dentistry academics on hematological disorders is insufficient and there isn't a gradual increment of this knowledge throughout the semesters, polarized mainly in the 6th and 10th semester.
RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar o nível de conhecimento de graduandos do curso de Odontologia da UESB sobre os distúrbios hematológicos e suas implicações para o tratamento do paciente em âmbito odontológico. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, quantitativo e de corte transversal, onde adotou-se como instrumento de coleta de dados um questionário, composto por 16 perguntas. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram os 192 estudantes regularmente matriculados no curso de Odontologia da UESB. Para análise dos dados foi utilizado o software estatístico SPSS (versão 16.0). Resultados: A taxa de resposta foi de 87,5%. Apenas 54,2% dos entrevistados relataram ter informações acerca dos distúrbios hematológicos e 78% consideraram-se insuficientemente informados, fato corroborado pelas baixas porcentagens de acertos nos testes de conhecimento. Conclusão: O nível de conhecimento dos acadêmicos de Odontologia da UESB sobre os distúrbios hematológicos mostrou-se insuficiente e não houve um crescimento gradual deste conhecimento ao longo dos semestres, estando o mesmo polarizado principalmente nos 6º e 10º semestres.
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Introduction: The business world has been in constant competition and information is the main tool for the decision process in order to obtain more clients, to improve the performance, the quality of services and to increase profits. Facing this reality, Information Technology (IT) has been improving technologies and making possible many advances in this area. Objective: This article aims to perform a technical analysis about software designed for dental practice management by assessing their available functions. Material and methods: Software were assessed in the period from July to October of 2011 by using the following criteria: functions, interface, security and price. Results: The software had neither all fundamental items nor all the security items assessed. 75% responded positively to at least half of the interface heuristics proposed by Nielsen. Price is around R$ 576.96 per year and 40% of the software have purchase rate from R$ 50.00 to R$ 100.00. Conclusion: The research and analysis found out that most of software show some problems about security and functions. However, they exhibited user-friendly interface and affordable prices.
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O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar o uso do Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido por Cirurgiões-Dentistas em atividades clínicas no município de Jequié/BA. Como metodologia, foi aplicado um questionário com quatro perguntas concernentes à problemática a 62 Cirurgiões-Dentistas inscritos no CRO/BA e que exercem atividades clínicas em Jequié/BA. Foi possível obter os seguintes resultados: participaram da pesquisa 62,9% dos Cirurgiões-Dentistas supracitados: destes, 76,9% julgaram conhecer o TCLE, e 23,1% não o conhecem. Ao avaliar qual resolução trata do TCLE, 17,9% responderam corretamente ser a Resolução 196/96; 84,6% consideram importante a utilização do TCLE nas atividades clínicas, e 53,8% dos participantes não utilizam. Concluiu-se que a maioria conhece o TCLE, julga importante, mas não utiliza na prática clínica.
The objective of this study was to analyze the use of the Term of Informed consent by dentists in clinical practice in the city of Jequié-BA. The methodology applied was a questionnaire with four questions concerning the issue at 62 dentists enrolled in the CRO-BA and conduct clinical activities in Jequié-BA. It was possible to obtain the following results: the sample was 62.9% of dentists above from these, 76.9% judged meet IC and 23.1% do not know. In assessing what resolution dealing with the IC, 17.9% answered correctly the case of 196/96 Resolution, 84.6% consider important to use the IC in clinical practice and 53.8% of participants do not use it. We concluded that the majority know the Term of informed consent, judges it important, but not used in clinical practice.