치과위생사의 의료관련법에 대한 지식 및 태도에 관한 연구

• Published in: Han'guk Ch'iwisaeng Hakhoe chi Vol. 17; no. 2; pp. 295 - 305
• Main Authors: 장윤정, Yun-jung Jang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국치위생학회 30.04.2017
• Subjects: Attitude; Dental hygienists; Knowledge; Level of understanding; Medical related laws; 의료관계법; 이해도; 지식; 치과위생사; 치의학; 태도
• ISSN: 2287-1705; 2288-2294
• DOI: 10.13065/jksdh.2017.17.02.295

Objectives: This study was performed to provide a reference base to establish foundation for education about dental hygienist-related medical law and introduction of the system. Methods: A survey was conducted on 210 dental hygienists working at a dental clinic/ hospital in Jeollado. Data were analysed through chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, independent t-test, and Pearson`s correlation analysis using SPSS 21.0 program. The study instruments included general characteristics of the subjects, knowledge on laws related to dental hygiene, attitude towards dental hygienist-related medical laws, level of understanding of medical related laws, and medical dispute educational hours. Results: The knowledge of dental hygienist-related medical law was high in dental hygienists aged 25 years and younger and with less than 3 years of clinical experience (p<0.05). The attitude towards the law was low in age of younger than 25 years, a three year college degree, a job position as a staff member, more than 5 years of work experience at present work place, and less than 3 years of clinical experience (p<0.05). Understanding of medical related laws was high in clinical staff members and with less than 3 years of clinical experience (p<0.05). Educational needs for medical dispute prevention was high in a job position as a staff member, low level of attitude towards dental hygienist-related medical law, and no attainment of education on medical dispute (p<0.05). Conclusions: The above results demonstrate that education and public relations about laws related with dental hygiene practice are essential. It is imperative to establish a systematic and bureaucratic legal system to prevent dental malpractice.