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Frayed Rope and Resilient Threads: Fijian Healthcare and the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Asia Pacific Viewpoint, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In April 2021, Fiji faced international scrutiny due to ‘horrific’ hospital conditions, including staff and patients lacking food, non‐operational operating theatres, and critical shortages of beds, medicine, and equipment. After successfully avoiding a major outbreak in 2020, a sudden surge in COVID‐19 cases in 2021 overwhelmed the public ...
Sharon McLennan, Johanna Thomas‐Maude, Apisalome Movono, Akisi Ravono   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self-reported halitosis and emotional state: impact on oral conditions and treatments

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2010
Background Halitosis represents a common dental condition, although sufferers are often not conscious of it. The aim of this study was to examine behavior in a sample of Italian subjects with reference to self-reported halitosis and emotional state, and ...
Trimarchi Giuseppe, Terranova Antonella, Saitta Ambra, Gugliotta Simona C, Mento Carmela, Settineri Salvatore, Mallamace Domenico   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring Perception in Dental Students' Communication Skills: An Online Survey

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Effective communication in dentistry is crucial for patient understanding and promoting health. Undergraduate dental education provides a critical opportunity to instil these skills. Objectives To describe the self‐perceptions of undergraduate dental students at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain) regarding ...
Mireia Cruanyes, P. Pedro Brotons, M. Montserrat Virumbrales   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dental Students and Dentists, and Its Relationship With Extra‐Occupational Factors

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Dentistry is a demanding profession, in which the oral health team is subjected to conditions, both intra‐occupational to the profession (extreme and repetitive postures and movements during the working day) and extra‐occupational, related to the demands of the profession (lack of time for basic needs such as diet, physical ...
Victor Lloro Boada, M. Cristina Manzanares, José López‐López, Anna Pérez Ventura, M. Laura Giovannoni   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Restructuring Dentistry Studies on Student Stress and Satisfaction Regarding the Curriculum and Educational Methods

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the potential impact of the hospital‐university restructuring implemented since 2016 on students' stress levels and their satisfaction with teaching, while considering other factors that might influence the results.
Camille Bergoin, Céline Sabourin, Abid Bossouf, Cindy Francois, Camille Inquimbert   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wind Instruments and Oral Health: Challenges Faced by Professional Wind Musicians

Dentistry Journal
Background: Recent studies have shown an association between playing wind instruments and their impact on the orofacial system. However, they have not fully evaluated all aspects of the topic, leaving a gap in the overall understanding.
Nils P. Czech, Kurt W. Alt
doaj   +1 more source

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Stigmatizing Beliefs About HIV/AIDS Among Dental Students: The Impact of Clinical Education Level

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remain major global public health concerns. Oral lesions are often among the earliest manifestations of HIV, placing dentists at the forefront of early detection and management.
Tuğba Aydoğdu, Berkant Sezer
wiley   +1 more source

Attitude and Perception of Dental Practitioners Towards Internet-informed Patients in Tamil Nadu – A Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry
Introduction: The Internet has emerged as an essential tool for patients seeking information about their health conditions and treatment options. While informed patients can improve their engagement in the treatment process and achieve better health ...
M. Mahmudha Rila, Prarthana Manoharan, N. Saravanan, D. N. Shrienitha, Santhakumari Somasundaram, P. Sowkarthicaa   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Shared Decision‐Making Theories, Conceptual Models, and Frameworks Within Oral Healthcare: A Theory Analysis

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To appraise the quality of theories, conceptual models, and theoretical frameworks about SDM for oral healthcare practices. Background Shared decision‐making (SDM) is crucial to person‐centred care. Yet little is known about how (and if) patient engagement in SDM is conceptualised in oral healthcare.
Jessica Persson Kylén, Dawn Stacey, Inger Wårdh, Krystina B. Lewis   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leadership of Nurses' Interprofessional Collaboration: A Mixed‐Methods Systematic Review

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To identify and synthesise qualitative and quantitative evidence of nurse managers' qualities, practices and styles related to leading nurses' interprofessional collaboration. Design Mixed‐methods systematic review. Methods Two authors independently selected studies based on predefined inclusion criteria, assessed quality and extracted ...
Hanna Kamppila, Katarzyna Czabanowska, Petra Kämäräinen, Ahtisham Younas, Tarja Kvist   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source