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Assessment of Knowledge Among the Physicians Regarding Dental Screening Prior to Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
Gufran, Khalid; Alyamany, Rama; Alqahtani, Abdullah Saad; Tarakji, Bassel; Alzughaibi, Linah Ibrahim; Alhaqbani, Meshal Mohammed; Basalem, Saeed Abdullah.
  • Gufran, Khalid; Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University. College of Dentistry. Department of Preventive Dental Sciences. Alkharj. SA
  • Alyamany, Rama; Riyadh Elm University. SA
  • Alqahtani, Abdullah Saad; Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University. College of Dentistry. Department of Preventive Dental Sciences. Alkharj. SA
  • Tarakji, Bassel; Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University. College of Dentistry. Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences. Alkharj. SA
  • Alzughaibi, Linah Ibrahim; Riyadh Elm University. SA
  • Alhaqbani, Meshal Mohammed; Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University. College of Dentistry. Alkharj. SA
  • Basalem, Saeed Abdullah; Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University. College of Dentistry. Alkharj. SA
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1448794
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To evaluate the physicians' knowledge regarding the referral for dental screening prior to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Material and

Methods:

We conducted a cross-sectional study using simple random sampling among 468 physicians from various specialties with diverse experience levels from different regions in Saudi Arabia. A self-reporting questionnaire was distributed among the physicians, which consisted of questions assessing the physicians' knowledge about oral health and complications in patients prior to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Statistical analysis was done after the data was collected employing SPSS, and p<0.05 was taken as significant.

Results:

Residents were more as expected (39.3%), followed by specialists (2.31%). The majority had a practice experience for more than five years (67.8%).The scores for the knowledge assessment showed that 51.3%, nearly half of the participants, had lower scores. The scores were statistically significant (p<0.05).

Conclusion:

General physicians and specialists should be aware of the dental complications and associated diseases in patients with malignancies and those undergoing chemo and radiotherapy. It is proposed that more awareness should be raised among physicians to rectify this lapse.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Physicians / Awareness / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Drug Therapy / Neoplasms Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors / Screening study Language: English Journal: Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Saudi Arabia Institution/Affiliation country: Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University/SA / Riyadh Elm University/SA

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Physicians / Awareness / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Drug Therapy / Neoplasms Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors / Screening study Language: English Journal: Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Saudi Arabia Institution/Affiliation country: Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University/SA / Riyadh Elm University/SA