COVID-19 and Personal Protective Equipment-Related Challenges Faced by Pediatric Dentists during patient care: A Qualitative Study
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
; 24: e220154, 2024. tab
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS, BBO - Odontologia
| ID: biblio-1529147
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1264.1
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.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
BBO - Odontologia
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Odontólogos
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Pesquisa qualitativa
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Assunto da revista:
Odontologia
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Canadá
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Índia
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Dalhousie University/CA
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education/IN