Dentists’ perceived stress and its relation to perceptions about anxious patients

Moore, Rod; Brødsgaard, Inger

doi:10.1034/j.1600-0528.2001.00011.x

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“…Similar results have been reported in studies of general dentists in the UK (68.4%), dentists in Denmark (59.7%) and orthodontists in Morocco (44%). 10,17,20 The most common stressors among general dentists in the current study were maintaining concentration, constant time pressures, concern over their ability to provide dental services in future and rising costs. Ayers et al reported consistent findings, in which the second and third most common sources of stress among general dentists in New Zealand were time-related pressure (48%) and the need to maintain high levels of concentration at work (43%); however, the most common source of stress was treating uncooperative children (52%).…”

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Occupational Stress and Coping Behaviours Among Dentists in Kerman, Iran

Pouradeli¹,

Shahravan²,

Eskandarizdeh³

et al. 2016

SQUMJ

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abstract:Objectives: Recognising causes of stress can help prevent associated adverse effects. This study aimed to investigate causes of occupational stress and coping behaviours among general dentists in Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from April to December 2014. A modified version of the Occupational Stress Indicator questionnaire was used to assess causes of stress and coping behaviours among 142 general dentists in Kerman, Iran. Results: A total of 93 dentists participated in the study (response rate: 65.5%). Of these, 58.9% reported often being stressed. The mean general stress score was 63.33 ± 19.99. The most common causes of stress were maintaining high levels of concentration while working (65.6%), time pressures (64.5%), concern over their ability to deliver dental services in future (60.2%) and rising costs (59.1%). No significant relationships between stress and gender, age, workplace or working hours per week were noted (P >0.05). However, there was a significant correlation between general stress scores and years of job experience (P = 0.05) and number of patients treated daily (P = 0.03). The most common methods for coping with stress were resting (71.0%), sports (45.2%) and entertainment (43.0%). Most dentists felt that stress management courses could help to reduce stress (89.7%). Conclusion: General dentists in Kerman were subject to many sources of stress in their workplaces, with significant relationships between stress scores and years of work experience and number of patients treated daily. Dentists should be encouraged to participate in stress management courses to help alleviate stress. Keywords

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“…Similar questionnaires have been used in different studies all over the world. 9,11,16,17 The questionnaire was distributed to the participants for self assessment before being collected three days later.…”

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Occupational Stress and Coping Behaviours Among Dentists in Kerman, Iran

Pouradeli¹,

Shahravan²,

Eskandarizdeh³

et al. 2016

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“…Therefore, their assessment and prevention is an essential part of safety and overall quality of care. Anxiety and phobia in turn make the dentist's job hard and stressful (Moore and Brodsgaard, 2001; Hill et al, 2008), a fact leading to the idea, perhaps a myth, of a high suicide rate among professionals in the past years (Stein, 2004; Jones et al, 2016). …”

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The Odyssey of Dental Anxiety: From Prehistory to the Present. A Narrative Review

Facco

Zanette

2017

Front. Psychol.

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Dental anxiety (DA) can be considered as a universal phenomenon with a high prevalence worldwide; DA and pain are also the main causes for medical emergencies in the dental office, so their prevention is an essential part of patient safety and overall quality of care. Being DA and its consequences closely related to the fight-or-flight reaction, it seems reasonable to argue that the odyssey of DA began way back in the distant past, and has since probably evolved in parallel with the development of fight-or-flight reactions, implicit memory and knowledge, and ultimately consciousness. Basic emotions are related to survival functions in an inseparable psychosomatic unity that enable an immediate response to critical situations rather than generating knowledge, which is why many anxious patients are unaware of the cause of their anxiety. Archeological findings suggest that humans have been surprisingly skillful and knowledgeable since prehistory. Neanderthals used medicinal plants; and relics of dental tools bear witness to a kind of Neolithic proto-dentistry. In the two millennia BC, Egyptian and Greek physicians used both plants (such as papaver somniferum) and incubation (a forerunner of modern hypnosis, e.g., in the sleep temples dedicated to Asclepius) in the attempt to provide some form of therapy and painless surgery, whereas modern scientific medicine strongly understated the role of subjectivity and mind-body approaches until recently. DA has a wide range of causes and its management is far from being a matter of identifying the ideal sedative drug. A patient's proper management must include assessing his/her dental anxiety, ensuring good communications, and providing information (iatrosedation), effective local anesthesia, hypnosis, and/or a wise use of sedative drugs where necessary. Any weak link in this chain can cause avoidable suffering, mistrust, and emergencies, as well as having lifelong psychological consequences. Iatrosedation and hypnosis are no less relevant than drugs and should be considered as primary tools for the management of DA. Unlike pharmacological sedation, they allow to help patients cope with the dental procedure and also overcome their anxiety: achieving the latter may enable them to face future dental care autonomously, whereas pharmacological sedation can only afford a transient respite.

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“…[47] Dentists indicated running behind schedule, causing pain, and heavy work load, late and anxious patients as well as being the most intense stressors in their work. [4748] Dentists, who reported that dental anxiety was primarily the result of general psychological problems in patients, usually had solo practices older than 18 years and reported high perceived stress. [47]…”

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Occupational hazards to dental staff

Ayatollahi¹,

Ayatollahi²,

Ardekani³

et al. 2012

Dent Res J

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Dental professionals are predisposed to a number of occupational hazards. These include exposure to infections (including Human Immunodeficiency Virus and viral hepatitis); percutaneous exposure incidents, dental materials, radiation, and noise; musculoskeletal disorders; psychological problems and dermatitis; respiratory disorders; and eye insults. Percutaneous exposure incidents remain a main concern, as exposure to serious infectious agents is a virtual risk. Minimizing percutaneous exposure incidents and their consequences should continue to be considered, including sound infection control practices, continuing education, and hepatitis B vaccination. Basically, for any infection control strategies, dentists should be aware of individual protective measures and appropriate sterilization or other high-level disinfection utilities. Strained posture at work disturbs the musculoskeletal alignment and leads to stooped spine. The stooped posture also involved certain groups of muscles and joints. This may lead to diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Continuous educating and appropriate intervention studies are needed to reduce the complication of these hazards. So, it is important for dentists to remain constantly up-to-date about measures on how to deal with newer strategies and dental materials, and implicates the need for special medical care for this professional group.

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Dentists’ perceived stress and its relation to perceptions about anxious patients

Cited by 147 publications

References 16 publications

Occupational Stress and Coping Behaviours Among Dentists in Kerman, Iran

Occupational Stress and Coping Behaviours Among Dentists in Kerman, Iran

The Odyssey of Dental Anxiety: From Prehistory to the Present. A Narrative Review

Occupational hazards to dental staff

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