Knowledge and attitudes of dentists regarding ageing and the elderly | Zendy

Moreira Allyson Nogueira | Zendy; Rocha Ênia Salles | Zendy; Popoff Daniela Araújo Veloso | Zendy; Vilaça Ênio Lacerda | Zendy; Castilho Lia Silva | Zendy; de Magalhães Cláudia Silami | Zendy

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Knowledge and attitudes of dentists regarding ageing and the elderly

Author(s) -

Moreira Allyson Nogueira,

Rocha Ênia Salles,

Popoff Daniela Araújo Veloso,

Vilaça Ênio Lacerda,

Castilho Lia Silva,

de Magalhães Cláudia Silami

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

gerodontology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7

H-Index - 54

eISSN - 1741-2358

pISSN - 0734-0664

DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-2358.2011.00534.x

Subject(s) - medicine , population ageing , likert scale , family medicine , gerontology , geriatrics , population , elderly people , ageing , continuing education , positive attitude , public sector , geriatric dentistry , nursing , oral health , medical education , environmental health , psychiatry , statistics , mathematics , economy , economics , social psychology , psychology

doi: 10.1111/j.1741‐2358.2011.00534.x Knowledge and attitudes of dentists regarding ageing and the elderly Objective: This study was aimed to identify the knowledge and attitudes of dentists regarding ageing and the elderly. Background: As the population ages, there is a greater demand for differentiated care from health professionals. However, the treatment needs of the elderly population are not sufficiently addressed, particularly in developing countries. Materials and methods: An official list of all dentists registered in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, was obtained from the Regional Dentistry Council. A questionnaire was delivered to 276 randomly selected dentists; the survey contained questions designed to characterise the sample and identify dentists’ conduct towards elderly patients. A Likert scale was used to identify knowledge regarding care for the elderly and attitudes towards ageing. Results: Women demonstrated more positive attitudes towards the elderly. Graduates who worked in the public sector demonstrated a greater knowledge of geriatric dentistry ( p < 0.05). Attending specific continuing education courses had no influence over the dentists’ willingness to treat the elderly population. Significant associations were not found between attitudes and knowledge regarding the elderly. Conclusion: Dentists who worked in the public sector demonstrated a greater knowledge regarding the elderly. This knowledge did not influence attitudes towards ageing. Women demonstrated a more positive attitude regarding ageing and dental care.

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