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Cochlear Implants Int ; 24(6): 295-300, 2023 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37612887

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PURPOSE: Patient suitability for cochlear implant (CI) devices compatible with magnetic resonance imaging and CI processor configuration is dependent on their retro-auricular skin flap thickness. This is typically measured intra-operatively using a needle and therefore patients are not guaranteed their implant of choice prior to surgery. We aimed to identify an accurate method to measure skin flap thickness pre-operatively to streamline CI selection and simplify the consent process. METHODS: Blinded prospective skin flap thickness measurements for patients undergoing CI surgery were recorded using pre-operative computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound (US), and intraoperative needle measurement. RESULTS: Fifty-six adult patients (36 females, 20 males; mean age 59 years) were included. The mean flap thickness was measured highest by CT (6.9 mm, 95% CI 6.5-7.3 mm), followed by US (6.3 mm, 95% CI 5.9-6.7 mm) and lastly needle (5.5 mm, 95% CI 5.1-5.9 mm) (p < 0.0001). A strong positive correlation (p < 0.001) was noted between all three modalities: CT vs needle (r = 0.869), US vs needle (r = 0.865), and CT vs US (r = 0.849). CONCLUSION: Accurate, non-invasive measurement of skin flap thickness prior to CI surgery can be achieved using CT or US. We recommend the routine use of US in the outpatient clinic to minimise unnecessary radiation exposure.


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Cochlear Implantation , Cochlear Implants , Adult , Male , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Cochlear Implantation/methods , Prospective Studies , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Ultrasonography
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Can J Dent Hyg ; 57(3): 191-196, 2021 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37969426

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Objective: This narrative review explores current research to broaden the understanding of dental hygienists' experiences and satisfaction in the workplace while suggesting strategies for the retention of dental hygienists and examining how current staffing shortages may impact the forthcoming Canadian Dental Care Plan. Methods: An electronic literature search was conducted in the following online databases: PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, and Education Source. Only full-text, peer-reviewed articles written in English were selected for review. Results: The search yielded 18 articles with a wide range of study designs and methodologies. Discussion: Five key themes emerged from the literature: health impacts, psychosocial environment, strategies for retention, contradictory findings, and implications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Conclusion: Dental hygienists experience many health, environmental, and psychosocial challenges in their day-to-day working life that affect their job satisfaction and overall willingness to remain in the profession. Strategies for retention are essential for maintaining the current dental hygiene workforce and can have a positive impact on the Canadian Dental Care Plan and its success.


Objectif: Cette revue narrative explore les études disponibles actuellement pour élargir la compréhension des expériences et de la satisfaction des hygiénistes dentaires dans leur milieu de travail, tout en suggérant des stratégies pour le maintien en poste des hygiénistes dentaires et en examinant les incidences potentielles des pénuries de personnel actuelles sur le Régime canadien de soins dentaires à venir. Méthodes: On a procédé à une recherche documentaire parmi la littérature électronique disponible dans les bases de données en ligne suivantes : PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL et Education Source. Seuls les articles en texte intégral, évalués par les pairs et rédigés en anglais ont été sélectionnés aux fins d'examen. Résultats: La recherche a permis de réunir 18 articles qui employaient un large éventail de méthodologies et de modèles d'étude. Discussion: Cinq thèmes clés sont ressortis de la documentation : les répercussions sur la santé, l'environnement psychosocial, les stratégies de maintien en poste, les conclusions contradictoires et les implications pour le Régime canadien de soins dentaires. Conclusion: Dans leur vie professionnelle quotidienne, les hygiénistes dentaires font face à de nombreux défis sanitaires, environnementaux et psychosociaux qui ont une incidence sur leur satisfaction au travail et sur leur volonté générale de rester dans la profession. Les stratégies de maintien en poste sont essentielles pour la fidélisation de la main-d'œuvre actuellement en poste dans le secteur de l'hygiène dentaire et peuvent avoir une incidence positive sur le Régime canadien de soins dentaires et sa réussite.


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Dental Hygienists , Oral Hygiene , Humans , Dental Hygienists/education , Insurance, Dental , Canada , Workplace
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