scholarly journals Blood-borne virus-related discrimination in dental services

1998 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Sandra Meihubers ◽  
Phillip Godwin ◽  
Arie Rotem
Keyword(s):  
Dental Health ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Family Services ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
The University ◽  
Hiv Aids

While the risk of infection through occupational exposure to blood-borne viruses isa major concern of dental health care workers, the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and many health, AIDS and discrimination-related agencies have identified discrimination related to HIV/AIDS as a priority area for action. In 1995 the Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services selected the School of Medical Education at the University of New South Wales to conduct a national project to reduce discrimination related to blood-borne viruses within dental services(Godwin, Meihubers & Rotem 1997). This paper provides an overview of the study and its major findings.The study focused on quality of care issues which may cause or manifest discrimination. Key stakeholders were invited to review policies, procedures,organisational arrangements and other systemic issues which influence the quality of oral health services to populations within selected geographical regions.

scholarly journals La Prevención del VIH/SIDA en la formación universitaria de los futuros educadores

2019 ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Carmen María Aránzazu Cejudo Cortés ◽  
Celia Corchuelo Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Knowledge Test ◽  
Prevención Del Vih ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
University Of Huelva ◽  
The University ◽  
Future Education ◽  
Hiv Aids

Resumen: En esta investigación se presentan algunos de los resultados sobre los conocimientos de los estudiantes de titulaciones educativas de la Universidad de Huelva sobre el VIH/SIDA, referidos al grado y calidad del conocimiento que tienen sobre esta enfermedad. Gracias a ellos, hemos podido explorar e identificar las repercusiones derivadas de la falta o insuficiencia de información veraz y, proponer acciones educativas en el ámbito universitario, entendido como agente promotor de salud. Mediante un cuestionario aplicado a una muestra de más de seiscientos sujetos, hemos logrado averiguar que, la mitad de ellos obtienen un resultado insuficiente en la prueba de conocimiento, la desinformación de cuestiones capitales -como, las vías de transmisión del VIH- aún persisten. En definitiva, se sugiere la necesidad de elaborar y desarrollar propuestas formativas que mejoren las competencias en esta materia de estos estudiantes, que además serán futuros educadores en ámbitos escolares y sociales.Abstract: This research presents some of the results on University of Huelva Education Degrees students' knowledge towards the HIV/ AIDS, regarding the degree and quality of their knowledge of the disease. Thank to them, we have been able to explore and identify the effects of the absence or lack of veracious information and, consequently, to propose educational actions in the University sphere, which is viewed as a health promotion agent. By means of a questionnaire applied to a sample of over six hundred subjects we managed to discover that, half of them have an insufficient result in the knowledge test, the disinformation of fundamental issues – like ways of transmission of the HIV – remains. In short, our analysis evokes the need to elaborate and develop educational proposals, which would improve the students' competencies in this matter, these students being future education professionals in the school and social spheres.

Factors Influencing the Bacteriological Quality of Spa-Pool Waters in New South Wales (Australia)

1989 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-145
Author(s):  
A. G. Bernard
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Chlorine Disinfection ◽  
Bacteriological Quality ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Principal Factors

The increasing popularity in the use of spa pools during the 1970's and 1980's and the accompanying incidents of folliculitis and ear infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with spa-pool use has necessitated the development of bacteriological and chemical guidelines for spa-pool water quality. The New South Wales (N.S.W.) Department of Health introduced a bacteriological standard for swimming pools and spa-pools in 1981 based on the findings of a series of surveys aimed at identifying the principal factors influencing the bacteriological quality of spa waters. Four surveys are summarised in this paper. The major findings described are the tenfold higher recovery of P. aeruginosa from spa-pools than from outdoor pools; the need for at least 2.0 milligrams per litre (mg/L) free chlorine residual in order to achieve reliable satisfactory water quality in spas compared with a requirement of 1.0mg/L to achieve the same quality in outdoor pools; the need to maintain pH below 8.0 in order to ensure efficient chlorine disinfection; the apparent inability of bromochlorodimethylhydantoin to adequately disinfect spas during heavy bather load periods; and the success of the Health Department's spa-pool operator education program which resulted in a 30% reduction in the incidence of bacteriologically unsatisfactory spa-pool waters in N.S.W. between 1980 and 1986.

DENTAL SERVICES

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1953 ◽  
Vol 12 (3S) ◽  
pp. 26-28
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
The United States ◽  
Dental Service ◽  
Minimal Amount ◽  
Major Theme ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
True Relationship

WHEN the Study was first projected, its content was a major theme of discussion. It is of interest that the Study Committee unanimously gave children's dental care a high priority among the items for examination. This decision was significant because pediatricians and general practitioners as a group are not particularly interested or wellinformed in this area of medicine. It may have been their very lack of dental knowledge which promoted this part of the Study. The question might be asked, "Is the over-all health of children correlated in any way with the condition of their teeth?" In one of the state reports, a correlation was made between the quality of medical services and dental facilities but this does not answer the question of the true relationship between dental health and over-all health. However, the Committee felt that dental health is generally accepted as an important item in a health program for children. Although the exact cause of tooth decay is not yet determined, it is known that restoration of cavities prolongs the life of the tooth. Areas of Need The findings of the Study do not tell precisely how much dental care is actually required by children in various sections and communities in the country. However, even without exact information on the amount of dental care needed, it is evident that at present not even a minimal amount of dental service can be offered to every child in the United States. The study of dental facilities for children shows that even states and counties which have the highest service ratings are unable to provide adequately for their entire child population.

Design for Patient Safety: A Review of the Effectiveness of Design in the UK Health Service

Volume 3 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. John Clarkson ◽  
James Ward ◽  
Peter Buckle ◽  
Dave Stubbs ◽  
Roger Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Medical Error ◽  
Improve Patient Safety ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
University Of Cambridge ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Consistent Picture ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The University

The Department of Health and the Design Council jointly commissioned a scoping study to deliver ideas and practical recommendations for a design approach to reduce the risk of medical error and improve patient safety across the NHS. The research was undertaken by the Engineering Design Centre at the University of Cambridge, the Robens Institute for Health Ergonomics at the University of Surrey and the Helen Hamlyn Research Centre at the Royal College of Art. The research team employed diverse methods to gather evidence from literature, key stakeholders, and experts from within healthcare and other safety-critical industries. Despite the multiplicity of activities and methodologies employed, what emerged from the research was a very consistent picture. This convergence pointed to the need to better understand the health care system as the context into which specific design solutions must be delivered. Without that broader understanding there can be no certainty that any single design will contribute to reducing medical error and the consequential cost thereof.

scholarly journals SOCIOLOGICAL MONITORING OF THE QUALITY OF DENTAL CARE FOR EMPLOYEES IN A CLOSED INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 12-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Вениамин Березин ◽  
Veniamin Berezin ◽  
Алексей Шулаев ◽  
Aleksey Shulaev ◽  
Елена Старцева ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Special Economic Zone ◽  
Industrial Enterprise ◽  
Individual Treatment ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Economic Zone ◽  
The Republic

Subject. The article examines the results of the sociological survey and questionnaire of employees of the special economic zone "Alabuga" of the Republic of Tatarstan, including the analysis of data on the organization, quality and availability of dental care at work. Purpose of the research is to determine the satisfaction level of the industrial enterprise`s employees with the quality of dental care. Material and methods. Such methods as sociological survey, questionnaire, statistical analysis of the data are used in accordance with the aim and objectives of this study. The sampling included 370 questionnaires consisting of 13 general questions characterizing the social status, awareness of the quality of dental care, as well as their need for various types of dental services. Results. According to the results of the the survey, it has been found out that 63.0% of the company`s employees sought dental treatment if necessary, 23.5 and 13.5 % of those interviewed accordingly underwent dental examination 1 or 2 times a year, the need to consult a dentist was revealed in 49.9 % respondents. Unsatisfactory conditions of the fundamental substance of the teeth and the level of hygiene of the oral cavity were reported by 31.6 % and 25.4 % of the respondents correspondingly, the satisfactory conditions were reported by 4.3% and 17.8 % of the employees, 14.6 % of respondents were undecided on the issue of assessing the condition of the teeth and gums. The questionnaire survey showed the absence of information concerning individual treatment plans and prevention methods (28.1 %), 71.6 % of the respondents indicated the presence of knowledge about the guaranteed dental care by the compulsory health insurance, as 28.4 % of the respondents reported the lack of knowledge. The study revealed a large percentage of respondents in need of a consultation by a dentist. Subjective assessments of dental health were characterized by a high proportion of uncertain responses, which may explain the low level of survey`s data of respondents. Summary. The conducted sociological survey allowed to determine the directions of improvement of dental care among the employees of the special economic zone "Alabuga" of the Republic of Tatarstan.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Study of the Treatment Outcomes of Paediatric Dental Patients Referred for General Anaesthesia or Sedation at a Regional Hospital in Trinidad

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 876
Author(s):  
Tricia Percival ◽  
Reshma Bhagoutie
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
Behaviour Management ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Mean Waiting Time ◽  
Receive Treatment ◽  
The University

General anaesthesia and sedation are known to be useful adjuncts in the care of paediatric dental patients. There are several challenges that prevent patients from receiving care. Aim: To assess the treatment outcomes of paediatric dental patients seen at an emergency facility who were referred for treatment under sedation or general anaesthesia at a regional hospital in Trinidad. Methods: Records of patients seen at the Child Dental Health Unit Emergency clinic at the University of The West Indies Dental School from 2012 to 2017 were assessed. The parents of children referred for general anaesthesia or sedation at the regional hospital were then interviewed via telephone. Results: Most children (53.4%) were younger than 6 years old and the most common reasons for referral were the treatment of multiple carious teeth and behaviour management. Furthermore, 66.1% of cases did not receive treatment and had a mean waiting time of 4.7 years, and 61.7% of referred cases needed emergency care while awaiting general anaesthesia or sedation. Limited access to these services and the high cost of treatment were the main reasons for non-treatment. Conclusion: There is significant need for the timely treatment of paediatric dental patients referred for general anaesthesia or sedation. Improved availability and accessibility of these services could improve patients’ quality of life.

scholarly journals DENTAL HEALTHCARE IN RUSSIA: A COMPARISON OF THE POLICY OF OBLIGATORY MEDICAL INSURANCE AND PRIVATE SERVICES IN THE DENTAL PRACTICE

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (34) ◽  
Author(s):  
D.S TISHKOV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Medical Insurance ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Dental Services

Compulsory health insurance is an integral part of health care. Dental care is provided in two forms: private dental services and public dental services based on budget clinics. The purpose of this study is to study dental health in Russia by comparing the policy of compulsory medical insurance and private services in dental practice. During the study, dental health indicators were studied at three levels: indicators for monitoring the oral health of children and adolescents. In the second part, indicators for monitoring oral health in the General population were studied. In the third part, indicators for monitoring the quality of life of the oral cavity were studied. Statistical data processing included implementation of correlation analysis of the obtained data. The results show that social health insurance provides people with equal opportunities for dental services, and health care reforms have improved oral health. Thus, the data obtained indicate the need to Finance the health care system in view of improving the quality of dental care for children and adults, as well as through the introduction of primary and secondary prevention programs.

The legume inoculant industry and inoculant quality control in Australia: 1953 - 2003

2005 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 127 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. K. Bullard ◽  
R. J. Roughley ◽  
D. J. Pulsford
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Point Of Sale ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Control Scheme ◽  
History Of ◽  
Original Scheme ◽  
The University ◽  
Legume Inoculants

Fifty years have passed since the first commercial inoculants were manufactured in Australia. Before 1953, various Government Agencies supplied mostly agar cultures with New South Wales Department of Agriculture issuing the first peat-based inoculants. There are no data to indicate the quality of these inoculants, but in the early commercial cultures rhizobia were often outnumbered by contaminants and field failures were widespread. A comprehensive system of quality control was developed from discussions between CSIRO and the University of Sydney. Succeeding quality control bodies have continued on the basis of the original scheme. It set inoculant standards, approved and supplied mother cultures to manufacturers annually, tested all batches of peat inoculants before sale and sampled inoculants at the point of sale. In this paper we describe the history of Australian legume inoculants, list the commercial firms and key people involved and the period during which they were active. We tabulate the strains involved, indicate the period of their use and highlight some of the problems encountered with them and with inoculant production. We indicate the personnel who have been particularly active in the quality control of inoculants, the funding bodies who have supported the work and stress the reliance of the control laboratories on the help of many agricultural scientists in Australia. An important part of the control scheme has been the implementing of standards without resort to legislation. This has depended on the cooperation of the manufacturers involved and has allowed flexibility in applying the standards.

scholarly journals Quality in Dental Practice: A Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
Nishant Mehta ◽  
Asha Wadhwa ◽  
Nitika Chawla
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Equal Distribution ◽  
Quality Healthcare ◽  
Dental Practices

The Indian healthcare industry is experiencing rapid transformation owing to the ever-rising demand for quality healthcare. With the increased standard of living in India people are becoming health conscious, shaping a new market which is giving increasing importance to healthy teeth and dental cosmetics. Though great deals of funds have been raised and numerous acts and institutions formulated to up bring the health status of poor and needy ones and ensure equitable distribution of dental health care facilities. To deliver the dental services to masses and improve the quality in dental practices, standards have been set which will ensure that masses receive high quality of dental care and treatment. Various modes to measure the quality in dental care have been implemented but still certain challenges act as hindrance to deliver proper quality of dental practice. Despite of that improvement has taken place in the field of dental practice. Still further improvement can be done by increasing manpower, its equal distribution, raising funds to improve the quality, opening new government colleges and timely inspection of existing educational institution. Properly synchronized strategies need to be developed for improving quality in dental practice in India harbouring all the needs of the consumers and dental personnel.

scholarly journals Kvalitetsindikatorer innen tannhelse i Norge og Norden

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maren Mathiesen Wilberg
Keyword(s):  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
English Summary ◽  
County Level ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Reporting Requirements ◽  
Collection Methods

<p>Mål for kvalitetsindikatorene er å belyse kvaliteten av tjenestene, gi styringsinformasjon og bidra til forbedring. Kvalitetsindikatorene som er i bruk i Norge publiseres på fylkesnivå med god kvalitet på dataene. Denne statistikken gir også mulighet for epidemiologisk forskning. De nordiske kvalitetsindikatorene gir mindre mulighet for sammenlignbarhet og analysering da de er basert på ulike datakilder og innsamlingsmetoder. Det er fotnote til hver indikator om hvordan dataene er fremskaffet i hvert land, og her fremkommer ulikheter i datakildene. Arbeidet med utvikling og forbedring av både de norske og de nordiske kvalitetsindikatorene er kontinuerlig. Det er ønskelig med flere indikatorer som kan måle eller gi en indikasjon på kvalitet på tannhelsetjenester. Mange punkter kan per i dag ikke måles på grunn av mangelfull datakvalitet og få rapporteringskrav for privat tannhelsetjeneste.</p><p>Wilberg MM. Quality indicators in dental health in Norway and the Nordic countries. Nor J Epidemiol 2012; 22 (1): 55-58.</p><p>ENGLISH SUMMARY</p><p>Quality indicators are used to provide management information and contribute to improvement. The quality indicators used in Norway are based on sound data and published at the county level. This statistic allows for epidemiological research. The Nordic quality indicators provide less opportunity for comparability and analysis because there are a lot of different data collection methods. The footnote to each indiator on how the data is provided in each country shows the differences in data sources. Development and improvement of both the Norwegian and Nordic quality indicators is a continuous process. More indicators that can measure or give an indication of the quality of dental services are desirable. Many items can not currently be measured due to sub-optimal data quality and little reporting requirements for private dental services.</p>

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