COVID-19 and Personal Protective Equipment-Related Challenges Faced by Pediatric Dentists during patient care: A Qualitative Study
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
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24: e220154, 2024. tab
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in English
| LILACS, BBO
| ID: biblio-1529147
ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To describe the challenges pediatric dentists face while caring for their patients during the pandemic. Material andMethods:
A descriptive qualitative study was conducted with purposefully sampled pediatric dentists. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews until the content of the collected data reached theoretical saturation. Data were transcribed verbatim, coded, and analyzed using content analyses.Results:
Seven participants (four females and three males) between 29 and 50 years participated in the study. Three themes emerged from the analyses Anxiety and fear; PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and its impact on care delivery; and 3) Behavior management.Conclusion:
Dental care delivery was challenging for pediatric dentists. They experienced high anxiety levels and modified their services according to the recommended guidelines while making accommodations to lessen patients' COVID-19-related anxiety. The additional mandated PPE use affected the communication between the dentists and their patients, affecting their dentist-patient bonding.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Dentists
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada
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India
Institution/Affiliation country:
Dalhousie University/CA
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education/IN
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