Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Care to Geriatric Patients

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients

• Registration Number: NCT06889194
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study (Cross sectional study) is to assess the level of knowledge of Egyptian and Sudanese dentists about the oral health care needs of geriatric patients and to evaluate the attitude towards treating geriatric patients and barriers in providing care.

The data collection by validated questionnaires. The Dentists would fill out structured surveys addressing their knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers regarding geriatric dental care.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Study First Submitted: 2025-03-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-03-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-16
• Study First Posted: 2025-03-21
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-21
• Study Start: 2025-04-15
• Primary Completion: 2025-12-30
• Study Completion: 2026-12-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1000

Inclusion Criteria

• Post graduated Sudanese and Egyptian Dentists currently practicing in Egypt and Sudan
• Experience: Dentists who have been practicing for at least 1 year to ensure they have enough experience to have formed opinions and practices regarding geriatric care.
• Age: 20-60 years

Exclusion Criteria

• • Dentists Not Providing Geriatric Care: Dentists who exclusively work with Paediatric and do not treat elderly populations will be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study	from April 2025 to December 2026	primary outcome: knowledge about geriatric oral health. Measured through a validated questionnaire (Madunic et al., 2021). Includes categories on demographics, opinion, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers.; Source of Data: Responses to a validated questionnaire administered to Egyptian and Sudanese dentists.; Methods of Assessment (Measurement): * Self-reported questionnaire with Likert-scale responses.; * Questions covering demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers.; Comparability of Assessment Methods: The same questionnaire was used for all participants, ensuring uniformity.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study	from April 2025 to December 2026	secondary outcome: Attitude towards treating geriatric patients and barriers in providing care; Methods of Assessment (Measurement): - Self-reported questionnaire with Likert-scale responses.