STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE BETTER ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH IN INDIA: A DELPHI CONSENSUS STUDY-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE BETTER ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH IN INDIA: A DELPHI CONSENSUS STUDY

Published:2021-07-01 Issue: Volume: Page:74-77
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Author:

Alex Ashitha¹,L Nagesh²,Kulkarni Smitha B³,Bhaskar Nithin N³,K G Sourabha⁴

Affiliation:

1. Postgraduate student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.

2. HOD & Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.

3. Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.

4. Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.

Abstract

Aim-To identify strategies for promoting better oral health research in India using Delphi technique. Methods-The study involved a panel of 25 experts who are asked to complete Delphi questionnaire. Domains included were current status of research, constraints in promoting research, role of educational institutions in promoting research and development of policies to strengthen the research infrastructure and capacity. Quantitative analysis was made to obtain consensus. Results-The study was conducted in two rounds. Strong consensus was obtained on the benets of research, barriers with respect to conducting research like constraints in publication and lack of funding, importance of teaching research methodology and biostatistics in educational institutions, need for curriculum up gradation as well as collaborative efforts of various stake holders. Conclusion-Our study unearthed a lot of gaps in oral health research. Addressing these gaps would help decision makers in formulating new strategies to strengthen the research

Publisher

World Wide Journals

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