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KMID : 1020220170170020295
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2017 Volume.17 No. 2 p.295 ~ p.305
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A study on dental hygienists’ knowledge and attitude towards medical related laws
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Jang Yun-Jung
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was performed to provide a reference base to establish foundation for education about dental hygienist-related medical law and introduction of the system.
Methods: A survey was conducted on 210 dental hygienists working at a dental clinic/ hospital in Jeollado. Data were analysed through chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, independent t-test, and Pearson’s correlation analysis using SPSS 21.0 program. The study instruments included general characteristics of the subjects, knowledge on laws related
to dental hygiene, attitude towards dental hygienist-related medical laws, level of understanding of medical
related laws, and medical dispute educational hours.
Results: The knowledge of dental hygienist-related medical law was high in dental hygienists aged 25 years and younger and with less than 3 years of clinical experience (p<0.05). The attitude towards the law was low in age of younger than 25 years, a three year college degree, a job position as a staff member, more than 5 years of work experience at present work place, and less than 3 years of clinical experience (p<0.05). Understanding of medical related laws was high in clinical staff members and with less than 3 years of clinical experience (p<0.05). Educational needs for medical dispute prevention was high in a job position as a staff member, low level of attitude towards dental hygienist-related medical law, and no attainment of education on medical dispute (p<0.05).
Conclusions: The above results demonstrate that education and public relations about laws related with dental hygiene
practice are essential. It is imperative to establish a systematic and bureaucratic legal system to prevent dental malpractice.
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KEYWORD
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Attitude, Dental hygienists, Knowledge, Level of understanding, Medical related laws
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