A survey of cognition on infection control of the clients in dental hospital (치과 감염관리에 대한 의료소비자의 인지도에 관한 사례 조사)

Jung-Hwa Lee (이정화)

A survey of cognition on infection control of the clients in dental hospital

Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
Abbr : J Korean Soc Dent Hyg
2013, 13(2), pp.249-260
Publisher : Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Dentistry

Jung-Hwa Lee ¹

¹동의대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

Objectives : To figure out the status of infection control (IC) in dental healthcare field and to propose the way for improvements through assessment about cognition of the clients. Methods : Study subjects were 151 patients who visited H dental health organization (DHO) of the four DHO in Busan city. The questionnaire survey performed from November 10 to December 7, 2010. Results : 1. 43.0% of consumers were interested in perception and experience in the infection control, and 38.4% were related behavioral changes in the infection control. 2. In the clients survey, the major considerations about the performance for IC were hand washing(73.5%). 3. There was significantly higher in middle-aged to think for ages infection prevention behaviors recognized as important to wear safety glasses. 4. In the confidence for dental care organization according to gender and age, appearance and outfits of staffs was the highest major consideration items. Conclusions : Infection control closely related to the clients' satisfaction and credits, therefor changing of interest, cognition and attitude for the client's IC have to be emphasized.

KEYWORDS

client, dental hospital, infection control, recognition

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