J Can Dent Assoc. 2021 Apr;87:l5.
This study aimed to describe dental care provision and the perceptions of dentists in Nova Scotia, Canada, during 1 week of the COVID-19 pandemic, shortly after the closing down of non-emergency, in-person care.
A survey was distributed to all 542 registered dentists in Nova Scotia, asking about dental care provision during 19-25 April 2020. Most answers were categorical, and descriptive analyses of these were performed. Data from the 1 open-ended question were analyzed using an inductive approach to identify themes.
The response rate was 43% (n = 235). Most dentists (181) provided care but only 13 provided in-person care. From the open-ended question, 4 concerns emerged: communication from the regulatory authority; respondents' health and that of their staff; the health of and access to care for patients; and the future of their business.
Most respondents remained engaged in non-in-person dental care using various modes. They expressed concerns about their health and that of their staff and patients as well as about the future of their practice.
Dentists and dental regulatory authorities should engage in discussions to promote the health of dental staff and patients and quality of care during the chronic phase of the pandemic.
本研究旨在描述加拿大新斯科舍省在 COVID-19 大流行期间的一周内的牙科护理服务提供情况以及牙医的看法，当时正值非紧急的面对面护理服务关闭之后不久。
向新斯科舍省的所有 542 名注册牙医分发了一份调查，询问他们在 2020 年 4 月 19 日至 25 日期间的牙科护理服务情况。大多数答案都是分类的，并对这些答案进行了描述性分析。对 1 个开放式问题的数据采用归纳法进行分析，以确定主题。
应答率为 43%（n = 235）。大多数牙医（181 人）提供护理服务，但只有 13 人提供面对面护理服务。从开放式问题中，出现了 4 个关注点：监管机构的沟通；受访者及其员工的健康状况；患者的健康状况和获得护理的机会；以及他们业务的未来。
大多数受访者继续通过各种模式从事非面对面的牙科护理工作。他们对自己、员工和患者的健康以及业务的未来表示担忧。
牙医和牙科监管机构应进行讨论，以在大流行的慢性阶段促进牙科工作人员和患者的健康以及护理质量。
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