Use of scientific evidence by dentists in Brazil: Room for improving the evidence-based practice.
This study investigated the use of scientific evidence and the practice of evidence-based dentistry (EBD) among dentists working in Brazil. An online questionnaire was emailed to dentists registered with Brazilian state dental councils. The questionnaire assessed the demographic, educational, and wo...
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| author | Ana Paula R Gonçalves Marcos B Correa Flavia P S Nahsan Carlos J Soares Rafael R Moraes |
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| description | This study investigated the use of scientific evidence and the practice of evidence-based dentistry (EBD) among dentists working in Brazil. An online questionnaire was emailed to dentists registered with Brazilian state dental councils. The questionnaire assessed the demographic, educational, and work characteristics of the sample, along with habits in reading scientific articles and other updating resources. Data were analyzed descriptively and by using Bonferroni, Kruskal-Wallis, ANOVA, and T-test statistical methods (α = 0.05). A total of 795 responses were received between June, 2015 and January, 2016. The response rate was not calculated because it was not possible to determine precisely how many dentists received these e-mails. Over 77% of the responding dentists completed postgraduate training. They referred mainly to books, scientific or clinical journals, conferences, and short-term courses for updating their knowledge. Dentists who reported having a habit of reading scientific journals (60.9%) showed a preference for reading case reports, clinical research articles, and literature reviews. Most dentists (77.5%) reported changing their clinical behaviors or procedures based on information gleaned from journal articles. The types of articles that led them to change their clinical practices were primarily clinical research articles and case reports. Working in the public sector was also associated with a lower prevalence of a habit of reading scientific journals and practicing EBD (i.e., self-reported practice). The results suggest that dentists are interested in reading journal articles, especially those addressing clinical outcomes, and that there is room for improving the practice of EBD, particularly in the public sector. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6a6972e5a598452eb32e8f05213dc7662022-12-22T01:45:14ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032018-01-01139e020328410.1371/journal.pone.0203284Use of scientific evidence by dentists in Brazil: Room for improving the evidence-based practice.Ana Paula R GonçalvesMarcos B CorreaFlavia P S NahsanCarlos J SoaresRafael R MoraesThis study investigated the use of scientific evidence and the practice of evidence-based dentistry (EBD) among dentists working in Brazil. An online questionnaire was emailed to dentists registered with Brazilian state dental councils. The questionnaire assessed the demographic, educational, and work characteristics of the sample, along with habits in reading scientific articles and other updating resources. Data were analyzed descriptively and by using Bonferroni, Kruskal-Wallis, ANOVA, and T-test statistical methods (α = 0.05). A total of 795 responses were received between June, 2015 and January, 2016. The response rate was not calculated because it was not possible to determine precisely how many dentists received these e-mails. Over 77% of the responding dentists completed postgraduate training. They referred mainly to books, scientific or clinical journals, conferences, and short-term courses for updating their knowledge. Dentists who reported having a habit of reading scientific journals (60.9%) showed a preference for reading case reports, clinical research articles, and literature reviews. Most dentists (77.5%) reported changing their clinical behaviors or procedures based on information gleaned from journal articles. The types of articles that led them to change their clinical practices were primarily clinical research articles and case reports. Working in the public sector was also associated with a lower prevalence of a habit of reading scientific journals and practicing EBD (i.e., self-reported practice). The results suggest that dentists are interested in reading journal articles, especially those addressing clinical outcomes, and that there is room for improving the practice of EBD, particularly in the public sector.http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6145584?pdf=render |
| spellingShingle | Ana Paula R Gonçalves Marcos B Correa Flavia P S Nahsan Carlos J Soares Rafael R Moraes Use of scientific evidence by dentists in Brazil: Room for improving the evidence-based practice. PLoS ONE |
| title | Use of scientific evidence by dentists in Brazil: Room for improving the evidence-based practice. |
| title_full | Use of scientific evidence by dentists in Brazil: Room for improving the evidence-based practice. |
| title_fullStr | Use of scientific evidence by dentists in Brazil: Room for improving the evidence-based practice. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Use of scientific evidence by dentists in Brazil: Room for improving the evidence-based practice. |
| title_short | Use of scientific evidence by dentists in Brazil: Room for improving the evidence-based practice. |
| title_sort | use of scientific evidence by dentists in brazil room for improving the evidence based practice |
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