Table 3.
Attitude about management of substance usage
| Attitude | Respondent’s comments | Mean±SD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree (5) | Agree (4) | Neither agree nor disagree (3) | Disagree (2) | Strongly disagree (1) | ||
| Substance usage in the history form | 61 (28.5%) | 137 (64%) | 16 (7.5%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 4.21±0.563 |
| Necessity of screening of substance usage | 67 (31.3%) | 130 (60.7%) | 11 (5.1%) | 0 (0%) | 6 (2.8%) | 4.18±0.767 |
| Patient should be asked verbally about substance usage | 49 (22.9%) | 143 (66.8%) | 22 (10.3%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 4.13±0.563 |
| Oral manifestations are a common finding | 32 (15%) | 127 (59.3%) | 34 (15.9%) | 14 (6.5%) | 7 (3.3%) | 3.76±0.901 |
| Difficulty in diagnosis of real pain | 46 (21.5%) | 120 (56.1%) | 25 (11.7%) | 23 (10.7%) | 0 (0%) | 3.88±0.867 |
| Use of behavior management techniques | 70 (32.7%) | 116 (54.2%) | 24 (11.2%) | 4 (1.9%) | 0 (0%) | 4.18±0.696 |
| Replacement of LA with vasoconstrictor by Plain LA for dento-surgical procedures | 38 (17.8%) | 120 (56.1%) | 32 (15%) | 24 (11.2%) | 0 (0%) | 3.80±0.861 |
| Dose of LA should be increased for dento-surgical procedures | 12 (5.6%) | 158 (73.8%) | 28 (13.1%) | 16 (7.5%) | 0 (0%) | 3.78±0.662 |
| Regulation of dose of analgesics | 26 (12.1%) | 147 (68.7%) | 35 (16.4%) | 6 (2.8%) | 0 (0%) | 3.90±0.624 |
| Difficulty in prescription of drugs | 36 (16.8%) | 135 (63.1%) | 27 (12.6%) | 6 (2.8%) | 10 (4.7%) | 3.85±0.898 |
| Enough time should be given in assisting them to quit | 84 (39.3%) | 99 (46.3%) | 24 (11.2%) | 7 (3.3%) | 0 (0%) | 4.25±0.822 |
| Chances of complications during surgical treatment are more | 48 (22.4%) | 134 (62.6%) | 31 (14.5%) | 1 (0.5%) | 0 (0%) | 4.07±0.620 |
| Prescription of non-narcotic analgesics to them | 18 (8.4%) | 147 (68.7%) | 35 (16.4%) | 14 (6.5) | 0 (0%) | 3.79±0.684 |
| Modification of acetaminophen dose to decrease the post-operative pain | 26 (12.1%) | 122 (57%) | 43 (20.1%) | 20 (9.3%) | 3 (1.4%) | 3.69±0.853 |
| Oral prophylaxis and Oral hygiene instructions- included as a part of treatment | 79 (36.9%) | 113 (52.8%) | 19 (8.9%) | 3 (1.4%) | 0 (0%) | 4.25±0.673 |
| Alcohol containing mouthwashes should not be prescribed to them | 49 (22.9%) | 120 (56.1%) | 17 (7.9%) | 25 (11.7%) | 3 (1.4%) | 3.87±0.943 |
| Referral of such patients to the drug de-addiction center | 66 (30.8%) | 101 (47.2%) | 35 (16.4%) | 12 (5.6%) | 0 (0%) | 4.03±0.836 |
| It is beneficial to be involved in treatment program specially related to drug usage | 62 (29%) | 123 (57.5%) | 21 (9.8%) | 8 (3.7%) | 0 (0%) | 4.12±0.725 |
| Presence of a designated staff for managing such patients in dental clinic | 55 (25.7%) | 88 (41.1%) | 62 (29%) | 9 (4.2%) | 0 (0%) | 3.88±0.839 |
| Dentists play an important role in helping the patient to quit his habit | 104 (48.6%) | 90 (42.1%) | 13 (6.1%) | 7 (3.3%) | 0 (0%) | 4.36±0.742 |
| Dental clinics are an appropriate setting to address substance usage | 25 (11.7%) | 124 (57.9%) | 35 (16.4%) | 27 (12.6%) | 3 (1.4%) | 3.66±0.894 |
| Skills of dental professionals should be improved to handle such cases | 68 (31.8%) | 132 (61.7%) | 8 (3.7%) | 0 (0%) | 6 (2.8%) | 4.20±0.756 |
Maximum value=5, minimum value=1