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Interprofessional collaboration in Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (POSA) treatment: Assessment of professional orientation levels amongst otolaryngologists in South India

Avinash B 1 , Bharathi MB 2 , Channanayak C 3 , Vasthare R 4 , Arron Lim YR 5 , Nayak PP 6

Affiliations 

  • 1 Dept of Orthodontics, JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
  • 2 Dept of Otorhinolaryngology, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
  • 3 Dept of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
  • 4 Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
  • 5 Discipline of Orthodontics, Department of Family Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Malaysia, Malaysia
  • 6 Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental, Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
J Oral Biol Craniofac Res, 2024;14(2):180-184.
PMID: 38389715 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2024.02.003

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The primary goal was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among otorhinolaryngologists regarding orthodontic intervention for Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (POSA).

METHODS: An online survey was conducted by sending an email invitation to members of The Association of Otorhinolaryngologists of Karnataka, India. A total of 141 otorhinolaryngologists participated in the survey.

RESULTS: Most of the participants (70.2%) agreed that orthodontic interventions help in opening up the airway, but very few knew about its application in nasal obstruction management.

CONCLUSION: Otorhinolaryngologists are aware of dental effects of POSA and they believe that an interprofessional team is essential for its management. This learning can also be used to initiate interprofessional collaborations and academic and curricular improvisations for enhanced health outcomes.

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