目的和背景口腔颌面外科是一个重要的医学专业,专注于诊断,治疗,预防影响口腔的疾病和伤害,下巴,和脸。在冰雹的特定研究领域中缺乏对该领域的认识。这项研究旨在评估知识,意识,以及医疗保健专业人员和公众对颌面外科的看法。方法本研究包括225名参与者,由牙科和医疗专业人员以及冰雹中的公众组成,沙特阿拉伯。采用了便利采样,参与者需要至少20岁,是冰雹的居民。经过验证的在线问卷,翻译成阿拉伯语,用于数据收集。结果78.2%的牙科专业人员了解口腔颌面外科专业。在普通人群和大多数医疗专业人员中,与颌面外科手术最常见的相关程序是损伤的治疗,骨折,和口腔的形态变化,下巴,和脸,85.8%的参与者报告。此外,60.9%的参与者认为颌面手术是唇裂矫正的适当转诊。结论该研究强调了目标人群中口腔颌面外科医师的作用。在225名参与者中,137名参与者(60.9%)选择了颌面外科专业进行手术干预以治疗唇裂。此外,75.1%(n=169)的参与者以前听说过口腔颌面外科,而24.9%(n=56)的人从未听说过这个专业。调查结果还显示,189名参与者不知道颌面外科医生负责治疗无法使用正畸治疗的严重畸形,如生长障碍,下颌发育不全和发育不全,和下颌的不对称性(下颌的前颌和后颌)。为了弥合这种知识差距,在普通民众和医疗保健专业人员中实施有针对性的教育举措和提高认识运动至关重要。通过提高对口腔颌面外科医生专业作用的认识和理解,患者护理可以优化,并可以确保向这些专家进行适当的转诊。临床意义这项研究表明,提高卫生专业人员和公众对口腔颌面外科的认识非常重要。提高对这一专业的理解可以导致更好的患者结果和早期转诊。
Aim and background Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a crucial medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and injuries affecting the oral cavity, jaw, and face. There is a lack of awareness about this field in the specific study area of hail. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness, and perception of maxillofacial surgery among healthcare professionals and the public. Methods The study included 225 participants, consisting of dental and medical professionals and the general public in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Convenience sampling was employed, and participants needed to be at least 20 years old and residents of Hail. A validated online questionnaire, translated into Arabic, was used for data collection. Results A proportion (78.2%) of dental professionals were aware of the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Among the general population and most medical professionals, the most commonly associated procedures with maxillofacial surgery were the treatment of injuries, bone fractures, and morphological changes in the mouth, jaw, and face, reported by 85.8% of the participants. Furthermore, 60.9% of the participants believed that maxillofacial surgery was the appropriate referral for cleft lip correction. Conclusion The study highlighted significant knowledge about the role of oral and maxillofacial surgeons among the target population. Out of the 225 participants, 137 participants (60.9%) chose the specialty of maxillofacial surgery for surgical intervention to treat cleft lips. Moreover, 75.1% (n = 169) of the participants had previously heard about oral and maxillofacial surgery, while 24.9% (n = 56) had never heard of this specialty. The findings also showed that 189 participants were not aware that a maxillofacial surgeon is responsible for treating severe deformities that cannot be eliminated using orthodontics, such as growth disorders, hypoplasia and hypoplasia of the lower jaw, and asymmetry of the lower jaw (prognathism and retrognathism of the jaw). To bridge this knowledge gap, it is crucial to implement targeted educational initiatives and awareness campaigns among both the general population and healthcare professionals. By increasing awareness and understanding of the specialized role of oral and maxillofacial surgeons, patient care can be optimized, and appropriate referrals to these specialists can be ensured. Clinical significance This study shows the importance of increasing awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery among health professionals and the general public. Improved understanding of this specialty can lead to better patient outcomes and early referrals.