Self-perceived competence of dental students regarding the management of orofacial pain: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background There is limited data on Pakistani dental students perceived competence in managing orofacial pain (OFP). This study aims to evaluate dental students self-perceived competence regarding the management of orofacial pain. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in Karachi...
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| description | Abstract Background There is limited data on Pakistani dental students perceived competence in managing orofacial pain (OFP). This study aims to evaluate dental students self-perceived competence regarding the management of orofacial pain. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in Karachi at randomly selected two public and four private dental schools. This survey was conducted online from November 2020 to December 2020 in six dental schools. A questionnaire link was sent to the 475 students. A chi-square test and independent-sample t-test were conducted to assess the frequency distribution and compare mean scores of knowledge, diagnosis, and management parameters. Results Of the 475 students, 280 students filled the online survey leaving a response rate of 59%. A significant number of fourth-year students, 65 (51%, p = 0.005), feels knowledgeable regarding neuropathic pain compared to third-year students. The majority of the fourth-year students, 100 (78%, p = 0.010), feel comfortable managing intraoral pain. Almost all the students reported thinking that they need more knowledge related to five types of OFP. The fourth-year students had high mean scores related to knowledge, comfort in diagnosing and managing OFP categories. Conclusion This study found that dental students perceived competence regarding orofacial pain management varies in relation to specific categories, being lowest for psychogenic pain. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9c0adba5cd444abf9197814f7d7432c62022-12-21T19:52:14ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312021-09-012111810.1186/s12903-021-01852-1Self-perceived competence of dental students regarding the management of orofacial pain: a cross-sectional studyMuhammad Taqi0Asaad Javed Mirza1Maaz Asaad Javed2Shama Asghar3Maria Khadija4Syed Ali Raza5Department of Community Dentistry, Dow Dental College, Dow University of Health SciencesDepartment of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Baqai Medical UniversityDepartment of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, Baqai Medical UniversityDepartment of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Bahria University Medical and Dental CollegeDepartment of Community Dentistry, Jinnah Medical and Dental CollegeDepartment of Community Dentistry, Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for GirlsAbstract Background There is limited data on Pakistani dental students perceived competence in managing orofacial pain (OFP). This study aims to evaluate dental students self-perceived competence regarding the management of orofacial pain. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in Karachi at randomly selected two public and four private dental schools. This survey was conducted online from November 2020 to December 2020 in six dental schools. A questionnaire link was sent to the 475 students. A chi-square test and independent-sample t-test were conducted to assess the frequency distribution and compare mean scores of knowledge, diagnosis, and management parameters. Results Of the 475 students, 280 students filled the online survey leaving a response rate of 59%. A significant number of fourth-year students, 65 (51%, p = 0.005), feels knowledgeable regarding neuropathic pain compared to third-year students. The majority of the fourth-year students, 100 (78%, p = 0.010), feel comfortable managing intraoral pain. Almost all the students reported thinking that they need more knowledge related to five types of OFP. The fourth-year students had high mean scores related to knowledge, comfort in diagnosing and managing OFP categories. Conclusion This study found that dental students perceived competence regarding orofacial pain management varies in relation to specific categories, being lowest for psychogenic pain.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01852-1Facial painDental educationCompetenceTemporomandibular joint disorderPrimary headachesNeuralgia |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Taqi Asaad Javed Mirza Maaz Asaad Javed Shama Asghar Maria Khadija Syed Ali Raza Self-perceived competence of dental students regarding the management of orofacial pain: a cross-sectional study BMC Oral Health Facial pain Dental education Competence Temporomandibular joint disorder Primary headaches Neuralgia |
| title | Self-perceived competence of dental students regarding the management of orofacial pain: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Self-perceived competence of dental students regarding the management of orofacial pain: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Self-perceived competence of dental students regarding the management of orofacial pain: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-perceived competence of dental students regarding the management of orofacial pain: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Self-perceived competence of dental students regarding the management of orofacial pain: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | self perceived competence of dental students regarding the management of orofacial pain a cross sectional study |
| topic | Facial pain Dental education Competence Temporomandibular joint disorder Primary headaches Neuralgia |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01852-1 |
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