Oncologists awareness about bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaws

To evaluate the oncologists thoughts about the positive and adverse effects of bisphosphonates, drug holiday and the awareness about BRONJ. A written questionnaire was sent to 7 hospitals, which have oncology facilities in Ankara, Turkey. Results were evaluated as percentages. Chi Square and Kruskal...

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Published in:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 2016-07, Vol.66 (7), p.880-883
Main Authors: Senturk, Mehmet Fatih, Cimen, Emre, Tuzuner Oncul, Aysegul Mine, Cambazoglu, Mine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw - diagnosis
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw - epidemiology
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw - prevention & control
Bone Density Conservation Agents - adverse effects
Bone Density Conservation Agents - therapeutic use
Diphosphonates - adverse effects
Diphosphonates - therapeutic use
Health Care Surveys
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Medication Therapy Management
Oncologists - statistics & numerical data
Phosphonates
Referral and Consultation
Surveys and Questionnaires
Turkey - epidemiology
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Summary:To evaluate the oncologists thoughts about the positive and adverse effects of bisphosphonates, drug holiday and the awareness about BRONJ. A written questionnaire was sent to 7 hospitals, which have oncology facilities in Ankara, Turkey. Results were evaluated as percentages. Chi Square and Kruskal Wallis H test was used to analyze the data. A total of 53 oncologists replied to the questionnaire. BRONJ is the most seen complication (66%) due to bisphosphonates usage. Temporary suspension of the drug (52.8%) is the best treatment choice for this complication. Oncologists usually prefered dentist consultatation (39.6%). A good cooperation of oncologists and dentists is very important to prevent BRONJ.
ISSN:0030-9982