Effectiveness of understanding the post-operative instructions with respect to extraction of teeth in rural population through verbal, written and audio-visual aids.

Authors

  • Akshaya N Final Year, Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College.Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University). Ariyanur, Salem
  • Sri Harini P Intern, Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College.Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Ariyanur, Salem
  • Balamanikandasrinivasan Chandrasekaran Associate Professor, Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College.Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University). Ariyanur, Salem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v23i10.71736

Keywords:

Extraction, Post Op instructions, Verbal instructions, written instructions, Audio-visual aids.

Abstract

Aim: To compare the efficacy between verbal, written & audio-visual modes of communication in relation to post-operative instructions after extraction of teeth.

Materials & Methods: Ninety patients were equally divided into three groups. Group 1 were given verbal instructions, Group 2 in written format and Group 3- Audio visual mode. Their responses were recorded using a standard questionnaire after 24 hours of extraction and subjected to statistical analysis.

Results: Significant differences (p<0.05) was found when the responses were compared between Group 1 and Group 3 and Group 2 and Group 3.

Conclusion: Patients who received post-operative instructions through audio-visual mode (Group 3) had more understanding when compared to other groups. Incorporation of technology in communication has to be encouraged as it helps for better understanding.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.23 (Special Issue) 2024 p.S48-S52

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2024-03-11

How to Cite

N, A., P, S. H., & Chandrasekaran, B. . (2024). Effectiveness of understanding the post-operative instructions with respect to extraction of teeth in rural population through verbal, written and audio-visual aids. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 23(10), S48-S52. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v23i10.71736

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Vol 23: 'Special issue 2024'

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