치간공극 측정도구(ISMT)를 사용한 치간칫솔 처방 및 구강건강관리 교육에 대한 치과위생사의 인식과 실행 (Dental Hygienists’ Awareness and Practices Regarding Oral Health Care Education and Interdental Space Measurement Tool (ISMT) Use for Interdental Brush Prescriptions)

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· 발행기관 : 대한통합의학회
· 수록지 정보 : 대한통합의학회지 / 13권 / 1호 / 1 ~ 11페이지
· 저자명 : 조유진, 김지영

초록

Purpose : The aim of this study was to investigate dental hygienists' awareness and practices regarding oral health care education and interdental space measurement tool (ISMT) use for interdental brush prescriptions.
Methods : Thirty dental hygienists from various dental clinics and hospitals in Busan participated in the study. Initially, they completed a pre-survey assessing their existing awareness and practices related to oral health care education. Following this, they received comprehensive training on the application of the ISMT for interdental brush usage. After the training, a second survey was conducted to evaluate any changes in their awareness. The participants then provided oral health care education to patients over a two-month period, during which they executed what they had learned. Finally, they completed a third survey to assess the long-term impact of the training. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0 to gauge the general characteristics of the participants and their educational levels regarding oral health care through frequency analysis and mean difference tests. Paired-sample t-tests were utilized to evaluate their changes in awareness and practices concerning interdental brushes before and after the training and after two months of patient interaction.
Results : Significant differences in the level of oral health care education were noted among the participants based on their work experience (p<.001), age (p<.05), and educational background (p<.05). Post-training, a marked increase was identified in their awareness regarding the prescription and use of interdental brushes with the ISMT (p<.05). After two months of patient interaction, their awareness of interdental brush prescriptions significantly improved, particularly in terms of patient satisfaction, changes in oral conditions, understanding brush sizes, and addressing patient inquiries (p<.05). Additionally, the frequency of weekly oral health care education and toothbrush training significantly increased (p<.05).
Conclusion : The ISMT is an effective tool for enhancing oral health care education. ISMT utilization may improve dental hygienists' awareness and practices regarding oral health care education.

영어초록

Purpose : The aim of this study was to investigate dental hygienists' awareness and practices regarding oral health care education and interdental space measurement tool (ISMT) use for interdental brush prescriptions.
Methods : Thirty dental hygienists from various dental clinics and hospitals in Busan participated in the study. Initially, they completed a pre-survey assessing their existing awareness and practices related to oral health care education. Following this, they received comprehensive training on the application of the ISMT for interdental brush usage. After the training, a second survey was conducted to evaluate any changes in their awareness. The participants then provided oral health care education to patients over a two-month period, during which they executed what they had learned. Finally, they completed a third survey to assess the long-term impact of the training. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0 to gauge the general characteristics of the participants and their educational levels regarding oral health care through frequency analysis and mean difference tests. Paired-sample t-tests were utilized to evaluate their changes in awareness and practices concerning interdental brushes before and after the training and after two months of patient interaction.
Results : Significant differences in the level of oral health care education were noted among the participants based on their work experience (p<.001), age (p<.05), and educational background (p<.05). Post-training, a marked increase was identified in their awareness regarding the prescription and use of interdental brushes with the ISMT (p<.05). After two months of patient interaction, their awareness of interdental brush prescriptions significantly improved, particularly in terms of patient satisfaction, changes in oral conditions, understanding brush sizes, and addressing patient inquiries (p<.05). Additionally, the frequency of weekly oral health care education and toothbrush training significantly increased (p<.05).
Conclusion : The ISMT is an effective tool for enhancing oral health care education. ISMT utilization may improve dental hygienists' awareness and practices regarding oral health care education.

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