Reports on Survey
A Questionnaire Survey on Recognition and Instruction of Oral Moisturizer for Medical Staff
2019 Volume 34 Issue 3 Pages 399-405
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2019 Volume 34 Issue 3 Pages 399-405
Purpose：This study aimed to grasp the status of recognition and instruction on oral moisturizer for medical staff.
Methods：We conducted a questionnaire survey on oral moisturizer for dentists, dental hygienists and nurses.
Results：Answers were obtained from 102 dentists, 20 dental hygienists and 43 nurses. The breakdown was 60 people with less than 5 years of clinical experience, 39 with 5 up to 10 years, and 66 with 10 years or more. Encouragement of use, instruction on how to use, and changes of moisturizer differed significantly by both occupation and years of clinical experience.
Conclusion：These items are considered to be important guidance to use moisturizer effectively.
