KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG DENTAL PRACTITIONERS ON MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF PEDIATRIC FRACTURE- A QUESTIONNAIRE BASED STUDY
Poojashree. B
, Dr. Dhanraj
Prefabricated acrylic splints, closed reduction, open reduction, Salter- Harris fracture classification,
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Fractures in children are an important public health issue and a frequent cause of emergency room visits. The purpose of this descriptive epidemiological study was to identify the most frequent pediatric fractures. Fractures are extremely common in the pediatric age group, representing a major public health problem. The lifetime risk of sustaining a fracture in childhood is approximately 42%-64% in boys and 27%-40% in girls, with remarkable variation in the estimates worldwide. Even though several genetic, endocrine, or systemic illnesses that affect bone metabolism may cause fractures, the majority of children with fractures are otherwise healthy. Several factors have been analysed for their role in determining fracture risk. Aim: The aim is to analyse about the awareness among dental practitioners on management strategies of paediatric fracture. OBJECTIVE: This survey is done to analyse the awareness among dental practitioners on management strategies of paediatric fracture. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A cross sectional survey was initiated from a randomly chosen population of 100 dental practitioners. A simple random sampling technique was used to identify the samples. Informed consent was obtained from the participants and confidentiality of the records were ensured. The survey was conducted using paper and pen method. The survey instrument used was a pretested questionnaire comprising of 10 questions eliciting responses pertaining to the awareness among dental practitioners on management strategies of paediatric fracture. RESULTS: In this survey, 100% of the dental practitioners are aware about paediatric fracture. 60% of the dental practitioners say that paediatric fracture is rare. 70% of the dental practitioners say incomplete fracture is common among dental practitioners. Only 20%of the dental practitioners are aware of clinical and radiographic feature of paediatric fracture. Only 27% of the dental practitioners are aware of salter-Harris fracture classification. Only 22% of the dental practitioners are aware of management strategies of paediatric fracture. 11% of the dental practitioners says that closed reduction would be the treatment of choice for paediatric fracture management. Only 3%of the dental practitioners are aware of prefabricated acrylic splints in the management of paediatric fractures. Only 3% of the dental practitioners are aware of advantages of prefabricated acrylic splints. Only 11% of the dental practitioners are aware of advantages of closed reduction compared to open reduction in the management of paediatric fracture. Conclusion: In this survey the awareness among dental practitioners on management strategies of paediatric fracture is not sufficient. Hence it can be improved by attending more conferences related to it and reading more articles relevant to paediatric fractures and its management. Keywords: Prefabricated acrylic splints, closed reduction, open reduction, Salter- Harris fracture classification,
"KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG DENTAL PRACTITIONERS ON MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF PEDIATRIC FRACTURE- A QUESTIONNAIRE BASED STUDY", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.5, Issue 1, page no.228 - 236, January-2020, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2001041.pdf
Volume 5
Issue 1,
January-2020
Pages : 228 - 236
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_191239
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2001041
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Research Area: Biological Science
Country: Chennai , Tamil Nadu , India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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