Perspectives on managing patients with Down’s syndrome among orthodontists in Saudi Arabia: A vignette and a COM-B analysis study

This study found that orthodontists in Saudi Arabia showed low confidence levels to manage Down's syndrome patients with moderate and severe challenging behavior. Despite this, the likelihood of increasing their confidence levels and attitude regarding the management of patients with Down's syndrome increased by increasing their capability, opportunity, motivation, and knowledge in this field.

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Journal of Orthodontic Science
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2024-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_14_24
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Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
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Perspectives on managing patients with Down’s syndrome among orthodontists in Saudi Arabia: A vignette and a COM-B analysis study

Waleed Taju, Hassan Abed
Journal of Orthodontic Science
Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
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Perspectives on managing patients with Down’s syndrome among orthodontists in Saudi Arabia: A vignette and a COM-B analysis study

Waleed Taju, Hassan Abed
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Abstract

This study found that orthodontists in Saudi Arabia showed low confidence levels to manage Down's syndrome patients with moderate and severe challenging behavior. Despite this, the likelihood of increasing their confidence levels and attitude regarding the management of patients with Down's syndrome increased by increasing their capability, opportunity, motivation, and knowledge in this field.

Journal of Orthodontic ScienceVol. 13(1)
Umm al-Qura University (SA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 77%
Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
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