Knowledge and practice of behavioral management principles among dentists treating adults with learning disabilities
| Autor: | Blánaid Daly, J T Newton, M. Humza Bin Saeed |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Behavior Control Male Restraint Physical Cross-sectional study Anesthesia Dental media_common.quotation_subject medicine.medical_treatment Dentists Conscious Sedation Pharmaceutical Preparations Dental Special care dentistry Dignity Nursing Behavior Therapy Humans Medicine Behavior management Education Dental General Dentistry Dentist-Patient Relations Practice Patterns Dentists' media_common Response rate (survey) Specialties Dental Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Dental Care for Disabled Learning Disabilities business.industry Cross-Sectional Studies Learning disability Cognitive therapy Female Clinical Competence medicine.symptom Anesthesia Inhalation business |
| Zdroj: | Special Care in Dentistry. 32:190-195 |
| ISSN: | 0275-1879 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2012.00269.x |
| Popis: | This study investigated U.K. dentists' knowledge and practice of behavioral management principles (BMPs) as applied to adults with learning disabilities (AWLD). A postal questionnaire enquired into the dentists' experience in managing AWLD, utilization of behavioral management techniques, and knowledge of BMPs. The response rate was 41% (N = 53). Two groups were investigated: specialists (dentists registered on the Special Care Dentistry specialists' list, n = 37) and nonspecialists (dentists not on the list, n = 16). Although specialists treated more AWLD than nonspecialists, both groups of dentists reported they felt highly confident in managing AWLD. However, all dentists' knowledge of the principles of nonpharmacological BMPs was low. Specialists had a tendency to use a greater range of nonpharmacological behavioral management techniques compared to non-specialists. These results suggest that dental team members need more training in the theory and practice of BMPs, which might lead to less reliance on costly pharmacological interventions and a clinical experience that is more respectful of the dignity and independence of AWLD. |
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