| Autor: |
R., Al-Jebori, I., Hassim, W. M., Thomson |
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New Zealand Dental Journal; Jun2023, Vol. 119 Issue 2, p67-72, 6p |
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Introduction: The extent to which COVID-19 affected NZ general dental practitioners’ (GDPs) ability and willingness to work during the pandemic is unclear. We investigated the pandemic’s impact on the practices and occupational health of NZ GDPs. Methods: A survey was conducted in May-August 2022 using RedCap software, in which an online questionnaire was emailed to 1035 GDPs. Results: A total of 216 responses were returned (response rate approximately 21%). Males comprised 55% of respondents. Approximately half found working during the COVID-19 pandemic difficult. Overall, the biggest current COVID-19-related challenge to dental practice faced by GDPs was financial losses to the dental practice (reported by 53%). About a third of dentists were concerned about the impact of the pandemic on their general health, safety and well-being, and fewer than a quarter of dentists have had to change the treatments provided to patients as a result of the pandemic. About half felt that the pandemic might adversely influence their efficiency in performing dental procedures. Fewer than a quarter were not confident that safety precautions and PPE could protect them, and about a quarter had had to lose staff who refused to comply with COVID-19 safety requirements. Fewer than half of dentists had tested positive for COVID-19. Conclusion: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has continued to have a substantial and multifaceted impact on dental practice and the professional lives of NZ dentists. Although some challenges persist, the ongoing easing of restrictions should improve matters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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