Protocolos de actuação no controlo do risco associado à infecção cruzada em medicina dentária

: um estudo observacional

Abstract

Introduction: Many research has shown that infective hazards are present in dental practice, because many infections can be transmitted by blood or saliva through direct or indirect contact, droplets, aerosols, or contaminated instruments and equipment.(1) Aims: the main aim of the study was to enhance the knowledge about infection control procedures and guidelines and evaluate the interest of dental practitioners in this specific subject. Materials and methods: A questionnaire with twenty four questions was delivered to a sample of 123 individuals, 98% of them were dentists. The average age of the individuals was around twenty nine years old and 30,9% came from the district of Viseu. Results: After doing statistical analysis of data, the results indicate that in some specific areas involving infection control recommendations, such as methods to individual protection, the importance of hand washing and cleaning of rotatory instrumental, a great number of individuals showed a good knowledge. However, in other points related to composition and action of surface disinfectants, the answers given by the sample showed lower knowledge. Conclusions: The majority of respondents (89%) are interested on future initiatives about this area. The educational initiatives who had a bigger number of responses were clinical courses, audiovisual presentations and conferences given by specialists.

Date of Award	2013
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Cláudia Ribeiro (Supervisor)