Abstract
In this investigation, a written questionnaire was used to assess patient's perceptions of health care professionals' knowledge about Sjögren's syndrome. Results show that dental and other health care professionals need to be better informed about the nature of Sjögren's and its symptoms so they can diagnose patients. Early diagnosis may help mollify symptoms and reduce anxiety or other perceived harmful consequences.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Child
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Dental Hygienists*
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Dentist-Patient Relations*
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Dentists*
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Female
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Ophthalmology
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Patient Acceptance of Health Care
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Patient Satisfaction
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Patients / psychology
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Rheumatology
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Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Sjogren's Syndrome / psychology*
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Sjogren's Syndrome / therapy
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Time Factors