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29-11-2023 | Dental Injuries | Original Scientific Article

Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess commonality knowledge of traumatic dental injuries and management of emergencies

Authors: Aksshaya Raghu, A. Ganesh, M. S. Muthu, Krishnapillai Chandrababu Vignesh, R. Mohanraj, Umesh Wadgave

Published in: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

Dental trauma represents a significant public health problem, causing a burden for both individuals and society. The aim of this study is to systematically develop and validate a questionnaire on ‘traumatic dental injuries and management of emergencies’ (TIME) for assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) for a commonality.

Methods

The scale development phases included conceptual framework, systematic development of an item pool, refinement of the item pool by Focus-group discussion (n = 23), validity-testing using Content Validity Index (n = 5), translation and back-translation, Cognitive interviewing (n = 30,45), and reliability testing (n = 40). The conceptual framework was built based on six broad constructs, such as broken teeth, knocked-out (avulsion) teeth, pushed/moved-in and loosened teeth (luxation injuries), soft tissue injuries, follow-up and management, and prevention and protection.

Results

Reviews of existing questionnaires significantly helped to generate an initial pool of 68 items (refined to 51 items). Lawshe’s content validity was 0.92. High test–retest reliability was demonstrated (kappa value = 0.98). The questionnaire showed a high level of reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.86) with great internal consistency.

Conclusion

TIME is the first validated scale for recording knowledge, attitude and practices on traumatic dental injuries and management of emergencies for non-dental professionals. The 51-tem tool will allow dentists to evaluate KAP of commonality. KAP measured across the globe would have a significant impact on planning awareness programs by dentists and dental associations.

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Title: Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess commonality knowledge of traumatic dental injuries and management of emergencies
Authors: Aksshaya Raghu
A. Ganesh
M. S. Muthu
Krishnapillai Chandrababu Vignesh
R. Mohanraj
Umesh Wadgave
Publication date: 29-11-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Dental Injuries
Published in: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 1818-6300
Electronic ISSN: 1996-9805
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-023-00851-w

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Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess commonality knowledge of traumatic dental injuries and management of emergencies

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Methods

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