Awareness, Attitude and Obstacles in Research among Dental Professionals in Chennai: An Institutional Based Survey
Year: 2020
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Advancement in treatment modalities has improved as a result of research. Individual’scritical thinking and analysis has enhanced. In the advent of incorporating their clinical trials into practice,it had greatly improved in treating patients and enhancing patients care.Aim: To compare the awareness, attitude and obstacles in the field of research among interns, postgraduatestudents and faculty members among Dental professionals.Materials and Method: An institutional based cross sectional questionnaire survey was conducted amonginterns, postgraduates and faculty members of the dental profession. A sample size of 261 was determined.Ethical clearance was obtained from Institutional Ethics Committee.Statistical Analysis: Descriptive statistics,chi-square test and student’s t-test were used to analyze the data.Results: On analyzing the questionnaire, 61.2%of study subjects were currently guiding and undertakingresearch projects. Majority of the subjects stated that doing research enhanced their critical thinking andknowledge. The most common obstacle stated for research was lack of time and lack of financial incentives.When assessing barriers to publishing an article, it was reported that lack of publication related knowledgewas the most major obstacle in all groups. Majority of the post graduates and faculty members prefer toconduct recent advance based research; whereas interns prefer to do research based on innovative ideawhich was statistically significant.Conclusion: This research study revealed positive attitude toward research among dental professionals.
Author: Akila Ganesh1, Janani Krishnamachari2, Janani K.2, M. Rajkumar3, B. Archana4, S.K. Balaji5
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4238046310