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PERCEIVED CONFIDENCE IN PERFORMING PERIPHERAL VENIPUNCTURE AMONG
DENTAL PRACTITIONERS IN NEW ZEALAND AND MALAYSIA
NMRR-20-285-53211

Mohamed Ashri MH, Ting G, Tong D, Hamzah SZ

Objectives: This research described the perceived confidence in performing peripheral
venipuncture among dental practitioners in New Zealand and Malaysia and determined
the preferred mode of training in peripheral venipuncture from the dental practitioners'
perspective. Materials and methods: The study populations were registered dental
practitioners holding the current Annual Practicing Certificates during the data collection
in 2020 and were either registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand or the
Malaysian Dental Council. The online response rates received from eligible dental
practitioners in New Zealand and Malaysian represented 4.7% and 4.3% of registered,
actively practising dental practitioners for each country, respectively, in 2020. Results: In
New Zealand, 44% of respondents dental pratitioners reported exposure to peripheral
venipuncture as undergraduates, while in Malaysia, it was 45%. In terms of perceived
confidence, 47% of New Zealand dental practitioners reported as confident in performing
peripheral venipuncture during routine dental practice and 29% during medical
emergencies. In Malaysia, 21% felt confident performing peripheral venipuncture during
routine dental practice, while 9% felt confident performing peripheral venipuncture
during medical emergencies. In New Zealand, 65% perceived peripheral venipuncture
training as essential, while in Malaysia, 81%. Both New Zealand and Malaysian dental
practitioners would prefer peripheral venipuncture training through clinical activities,
workshops, simulated practice with a mannequin arm, and inclusion in undergraduate
and postgraduate curriculum programmes. Conclusion: Peripheral venipuncture is a
commonly performed and essential medical procedure. A competent level of skill in
performing peripheral venipuncture is a valuable asset for dental practitioners. The
results of this study could be used to inform training programmes in peripheral
venipuncture for dental practitioners. It is hoped that these educational resources could
be deployed to maintain competence, improve skills and boost confidence in this area of
patient care.

Mohamed Ashri, M. H. B. (2021). Perceived confidence in performing peripheral venipuncture among dental practitioners
in New Zealand and Malaysia (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry). University of Otago. Retrieved from
http://hdl.handle.net/10523/12526
Dr Mohd Hakimin Mohamed Ashri Dr Siti Zaleha Hamzah
Special Care Dentistry Unit Special Care Dentistry Unit
Hospital Kajang Hospital Kajang
Kajang, Selangor Kajang, Selangor
Ministry of Health Malaysia Ministry of Health Malaysia

Prof. Darryl Tong
Dr Graeme Ting
Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences
Faculty of Dentistry
University of Otago
Dunedin
New Zealand

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