Risk Factors for Children Receiving Repeat Dental General Anaesthesia
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Risk Factors for Children Receiving Repeat Dental General Anaesthesia
IRAS ID
258086
Contact name
Lily Duffy
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leeds
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Dental disease in children remains a significant cause of morbidity in the United Kingdom. In 2013-2014, more than 46,000 children were admitted to hospital for dental treatment under general anaesthetic. Dental treatment under general anaesthesia (DGA) is a valid treatment option for many children, for example, those who suffer severe dental anxiety and those who present with medical factors that make dental treatment difficult for them to cope with.
However, general anaesthesia is not without risk and can be very distressing for the child and parents. For this reason, a number of guidelines exist in order to minimize the risk of a repeat procedure.
Aim: The aims of this research are to establish the prevalence of repeat DGA and various characteristics that are common in those children receiving more than one DGA. This retrospective qualitative study will establish the number of repeat DGAs provided by the service. Information from a two groups (repeat DGAs and single DGAs) will be explored, analyzed and compared. This will include patient demographics, medical and social history and the treatment provided.
Methods:
Design: A retrospective qualitative study using existing patient data.
Groups: Group 1 - All children who have received more than one DGA within the North Yorkshire Community Dental Service from January 2002 - May 2018. This number is approximately 300 patients. Group 2 - The same number of patients, this time including those who have only received on DGA within the same dental service.Analysis: The data will be compared and evaluated using descriptive statistics and SPSS statistical analysis to determine factors that may influence a child's likelihood of receiving more than one DGA.
REC name
London - West London & GTAC Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/LO/0115
Date of REC Opinion
29 Jan 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion