치과 감염관리에 대한 의료소비자의 인지도에 관한 사례 조사

• Published in: Han'guk Ch'iwisaeng Hakhoe chi Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 249 - 260
• Main Authors: 이정화, Jung Hwa Lee
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국치위생학회 30.04.2013
• Subjects: client; dental hospital; infection control; recognition; 감염관리; 의료소비자; 인식도; 치과병원; 치의학
• ISSN: 2287-1705; 2288-2294

Objectives: To figure out the status of infection control (IC) in dental healthcare field and to propose the way for improvements through assessment about cognition of the clients. Methods: Study subjects were 151 patients who visited H dental health organization (DHO) of the four DHO in Busan city. The questionnaire survey performed from November 10 to December 7, 2010. Results: 1. 43.0% of consumers were interested in perception and experience in the infection control, and 38.4% were related behavioral changes in the infection control. 2. In the clients survey, the major considerations about the performance for IC were hand washing(73.5%). 3. There was significantly higher in middle-aged to think for ages infection prevention behaviors recognized as important to wear safety glasses. 4. In the confidence for dental care organization according to gender and age, appearance and outfits of staffs was the highest major consideration items. Conclusions: Infection control closely related to the clients` satisfaction and credits, therefor changing of interest, cognition and attitude for the client`s IC have to be emphasized.