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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2024.03.014 | DOI Listing |
BMC Oral Health
December 2024
Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Oral cancer is a pressing health concern in the Saudi Arabia (SA), with rising incidence and mortality rates. Despite the efforts in raising awareness, gaps persist in knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to oral cancer prevention (OCP) among dental health professionals. This study aimed to identify the key factors influencing engagement in oral cancer prevention activities among dental students and professionals in Saudi.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNurse Educ Today
January 2025
Wenkebach Insitute for Education and Training, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, the Netherlands. Electronic address:
Background: The persistent knowledge-practice gap in nursing, where competencies gained through continuing professional development fail to integrate into practice, remains a significant challenge. Effective transfer of acquired knowledge and skills to the workplace is essential for bridging this gap. However, there is a lack of comprehensive, validated instruments to assess factors influencing training transfer in nursing practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRisk Manag Healthc Policy
October 2024
Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Background And Objective: Concealed penis (CP) is a condition involving a congenital abnormality of the external genitalia, wherein the penile shaft is partially or completely obscured by surrounding skin tissues, negatively affecting the psychological and physical health of children. The guardians, who are primarily responsible for the daily care of children, play a crucial role in the early detection of this condition. Therefore, this study aims to explore knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) toward CP among guardians of young boys; results would provide a theoretical basis for the development of health education programs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Med Internet Res
July 2024
Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Background: Health care workers (HCWs) frequently face multiple stressors at work, particularly those working night shifts. HCWs who have experienced distress may find it difficult to adopt stress management approaches, even if they are aware of the effects of stress and coping processes. Therefore, an individualized intervention may be required to assist distressed HCWs in bridging the "knowledge-practice" gap in stress management and effectively alleviating stress symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg
September 2024
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven and OMFS IMPATH research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Objective: Early detection significantly improves the prognosis of oral cancer patients, contingent upon the knowledge of dental professionals. This study aimed to assess and compare the knowledge, practices and perceptions regarding oral cancer among dental professionals in Belgium.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed via Qualtrics to general dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
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