目的:早期发现能显著改善口腔癌患者的预后,取决于牙科专业人员的知识。这项研究旨在评估和比较知识,比利时牙科专业人士对口腔癌的实践和看法。
方法:通过Qualtrics向普通牙医分发了一项横断面调查,牙科专家,牙科保健员,和口腔颌面外科医生。自我管理的问卷包括三个部分:人口统计(4个问题),与口腔癌检测和治疗相关的知识(9题)和临床实践(19题)。描述性统计用于数据分析,使用卡方检验通过专业化评估响应,性别,多年的经验和口腔癌患者的治疗数量。
结果:共完成262份问卷,大多数受访者是普通牙医(61%),其次是牙科专家(25%),口腔卫生师(8%)和口腔颌面外科医生(6%)。70%的受访者报告说,在他们的职业生涯中,治疗口腔癌患者不到四名。9道知识题中有5道答对率超过50%,平均正确回答率为54%。治疗过4名以上口腔癌患者的口腔颌面外科医师及牙科专业人员,在多个知识问题上表现出明显更高的分数。对面向临床的问题的回答显示,不同职业的多样性较少,并且通常与专业肿瘤学会的指南保持一致。
结论:这项调查强调了在比利时牙科专业人员中加强口腔癌教育的必要性。更有经验的受访者的知识水平明显更高。必须制定和实施针对牙医和口腔卫生师的综合指南,以预防口腔癌和患者护理,以优化临床实践标准。
OBJECTIVE: Early detection significantly improves the prognosis of oral cancer patients, contingent upon the knowledge of dental professionals. This study aimed to assess and compare the knowledge, practices and perceptions regarding oral cancer among dental professionals in Belgium.
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was distributed via Qualtrics to general dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The self-administered questionnaire comprised three sections: demographics (4 questions), knowledge (9 questions) and clinical practices (19 questions) related to oral cancer detection and treatment. Descriptive statistics were employed for data analysis, with Chi-square tests assessing responses by specialization, gender, years of experience and number of oral cancer patients treated.
RESULTS: A total of 262 questionnaires were completed, with the majority of respondents being general dentists (61%) followed by dental specialists (25%), oral hygienists (8%) and oral and maxillofacial surgeons (6%). 70% of the respondents reported treating fewer than four oral cancer patients throughout their careers. 5 out of the 9 knowledge questions achieved over 50% correct responses, with an average correct answer rate of 54%. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons and dental professionals who have treated more than four oral cancer patients, demonstrated significantly higher scores on multiple knowledge questions. Responses to clinically oriented questions showed less diversity across professions, and generally aligning with
guidelines from professional oncological societies.
CONCLUSIONS: This survey highlights the need for enhanced education on oral cancer among Belgian dental professionals. Knowledge levels were notably higher among more experienced respondents. The development and implementation of comprehensive
guidelines tailored to dentists and oral hygienists for oral cancer prevention and patient care are warranted to optimize clinical practice standards.