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May 29, 2026Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community DentistryOpen Access

Proficiency, Prospects, and Barriers Regarding Basic and Comprehensive Cardiovascular Life Support Skills Among Dental Professionals in India: A Mixed-Method Study

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SDSifpsa DiwakarKing George's Medical UniversitySKSumit KumarKing George's Medical UniversityGMGaurav MishraKing George's Medical University

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Implication

Mixed-method study assesses knowledge and barriers of cardiovascular life support in dental professionals, suggesting urgent training needs.

Key Points

  • Assess knowledge, perceived barriers, and opportunities related to basic and advanced cardiovascular life support among dental professionals in India.
  • Convergent parallel mixed-method study conducted from February to July 2025.
  • Quantitative data collected from 330 registered dental professionals using a validated questionnaire.
  • Qualitative data obtained through two focus group discussions and analyzed thematically.
  • Mean knowledge score of dental professionals was critically low at 35.59% (95% CI: 33.77–37.41).
  • Prior BLS training (B = 6.93, P < 0.001) and higher qualifications significantly predicted knowledge.
  • Qualitative analysis identified themes of low confidence and systemic barriers to training, particularly in smaller towns.

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Diwakar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192d2dfab5b468c4416008https://doi.org/10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_157_25
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