KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE REGARDING EVIDENCE‑BASED DENTISTRY AMONG DENTISTS OF HAZARIBAG, JHARKHAND, INDIA.
Journal Title: International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Evidence‑based practice helps the health professionals to use the best evidence available to make clinical decisions. The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding Evidence‑based dentistry among dentists of Hazaribag city, Jharkhand, India. A self‑administered, close‑ended, structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The final questionnaire had two parts; Part I had demographic details and Part II had questionnaire proper with 12 close ended questions. Frequencies and percentages of responses were calculated. Pearson?s Chi‑square test was applied for data analysis. Results showed that nearly forty seven percent dentists were aware of Evidence‑based practice. Majority of dentists responded that they did not apply Evidence‑based practice in decision making. In conclusion, knowledge and practice of evidence‑based dentistry is very low among the dentists of Hazaribag city. Majority of dentists have positive attitude towards learning the concepts of evidence‑based practice.
Authors and Affiliations
Sudhanshu Saxena, Ankur Bhargava, Sonia Tiwari, Sonal Saigal.
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