Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Tele-Dentistry among Oral-Health Professionals of KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital
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https://doi.org/10.61122/jkistmc259Keywords:
Knowledge, Oral Health Professionals, Practice, TeledentistryAbstract
Introduction:It is the branch of Telehealth which allows virtual communication between dental practitioner and patient overcoming the geographic remoteness and the urban rush hour. The main aim of this study is to access the knowledge, attitude and practice of Teledentistry among the oral health professionals of KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out on 260 oral health professionals. The study was conducted at KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Imadol, Nepal from December 2021 to October 2022 with IEC No: 2078/79/51. A set of 20 close ended questionnaires were administered which were pretested before use. The data collection was by both social media (soft copy) and hard copy which were compiled in a systemic manner and analyzed in terms of frequency (yes/no).
Results: There was a 100% response rate. Majority of age group was 20-25 years which was 80.80%. 84.60% were females and 14.40 % were males. Regarding qualification 68.50 % were BDS Students, 15.40 % were Interns, 7.70 % were Faculties, 6.20% were Dental Surgeons, and 2.30 % were Dental Hygienist. Knowledge about Teledentistry was 81.86% which was considered as good, 70.50% showed good attitude and regarding practice 81.66 % gave positive response on application of Teledentistry.
Conclusion: Therefore Teledentistry has not only contributed to cost and time but also made dentistry more approachable in developing countries like Nepal where there are geographic barriers along with economic and educational challenges.
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