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Root Supported Overdenture: Knowledge and Practice Among Malaysian Government Dentists in Negeri Sembilan

Researchers: Dr Chan Wan Wan, Pegawai Pergigian UG 48, Dr Samsanizah binti Azman, Pakar Restoratif UG 56

Dear Doctors,
I am Dr Chan Wan Wan, permanent dental officer currently working in Department of Restorative Dentistry, Klinik Pergigian Besar Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan.

The aim of my research is to investigate the knowledge and practice among Malaysian Government Dentists in Negeri Sembilan.

Therefore, I would be very much obliged if you could give your full support to make this study carried out smoothly. Your sincere answers are very much appreciated and will only be used for the purpose of this study. All responses will be anonymous and kept strictly confidential.

Kindly fill up the consent and questionnaire.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at
Tel No: 01123875295
Email address: chanwanwan@moh.gov.my
Thank you for time spent. Your cooperation is highly appreciated.

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET (FOR ADULT SUBJECTS)

1. Title of study: Root Supported Overdenture: Knowledge and Practice Among Malaysian Government Dentist in Negeri Sembilan

2. Name of investigator and institution: Dr Chan Wan Wan, Dr Samsanizah binti Azman, Unit Pakar Restoratif , Klinik Pergigian Besar Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan

3. Name of sponsor: No external funding. Self-sponsored

4. Introduction:

It is important that you understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take your time to read through and consider this information carefully before you decide if you are willing to participate. Ask the study staff if anything is unclear or if you would like more information. You will be allowed sufficient time to consider their participation in the study.

After you are properly satisfied that you understand this study, and that you wish to participate, you must click on - I agree or I disagree after finished reading the information page No signatory section from the participant/ investigators will be required on the informed consent form page. You will not be required to sign into an account in order to fill in the survey.

Your participation in this study is voluntary. You do not have to be in this study if you do not want to. You may also refuse to answer any questions you do not want to answer. If you volunteer to be in this study, you may withdraw from it at any time. If you decide to withdraw from the study midway, you could exit the site freely and no measures will be used to preserve the data you have filled in, thus all data will be destroyed. Your refusal to participate or withdrawal will not affect any medical or health benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.

This study has been approved by the Medical Research and Ethics Committee, Ministry of Health Malaysia.

5. What is the purpose of the study?

The purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge and practice among Malaysian Government Dentists in Negeri Sembilan. This research is necessary to improve dental service for public.

This research will be conducted for duration of 56 weeks (1.4.2023-30.4.2024). The expected number of participants is 143 individuals.

6. What are my responsibilities when taking part in this study?

It is important that you answer all of the questions asked by the study staff honestly and completely which will take about 10 minutes of your time. You will be given a google link to access google form. This form contains 3 sections which will enquire about demographic data, knowledge and practice of root supported overdenture among Malaysian Government Dentists in Negeri Sembilan. There are 3 questions in Section A, 8 questions in Section B and 6 questions in Section C.

7. What are the potential risks and side effects of being in this study?

Participation to this study will not affect you, and the risk is minimal. You are free to decline to answer any of the questions that you feel uncomfortable with.

8. What are the benefits of being in this study?

There may or may not be any benefits to you. Information obtained from this study will help to improve knowledge and a good clinical practice in provision of root supported overdentures among Malaysian Government Dentists.

9. Who is funding the research?

This study does not receive any external funding. You will not be paid for participating in this study.

10. Will my information be kept private?

All your information obtained in this study will be kept and handled in a confidential manner, in accordance with applicable laws and/or regulations. When publishing or presenting the study results, your identity will not be revealed without your expressed consent. Individuals involved in this study, qualified monitors and auditors, and governmental or regulatory authorities may inspect the study data, where appropriate and necessary.

11. Who should I call if I have questions?

If you have any questions about the study or if you think you have a study related injury and you want information about this study, please contact the study doctor, chanwanwan@moh.gov.my at telephone number 011-23875295.

If you have any questions about your rights as a participant in this study, please contact: The Secretary, Medical Research & Ethics Committee, Ministry of Health Malaysia, at telephone number 03-3362 8407/8205/8888.

INFORMED CONSENT By submitting the complete survey, below I confirm the following:
i. I have been given information for the above study and have read and understood the information given.

ii. I have had sufficient time to consider participation in the study and have had the opportunity to ask questions and all my questions have been answered satisfactorily.

iii. I understand that my participation is voluntary and I can at any time free withdraw from the study without giving a reason and this will in no way affect my future treatment. I do not have to be in this study if I do not want to. I may also refuse to answer any questions I do not want to answer. If I volunteer to be in this study, I may withdraw from it at any time. If I decide to withdraw from the study midway, I could exit the site freely and no measures will be used to preserve the data I have filled in, thus all data will be destroyed. My refusal to participate or withdrawal will not affect any medical or health benefits to which I am otherwise entitled.

iv. After I am properly satisfied that I understand this study, and that I wish to participate, I must click on - I agree or I disagree after finished reading the information page. No signatory section from the participant/ investigators will be required on the informed consent form page. I will not be required to sign into an account in order to fill in the survey.

v. I am not taking part in any other research study currently. I understand the risks and benefits, and I freely give my informed consent to participate under the conditions stated.

vi. I understand that I must follow the study doctor’s (investigator’s) instructions related to my participation in the study. I understand that study staff, qualified monitors and auditors, the sponsor or its affiliates, and governmental or regulatory authorities, have direct access to my medical record in order to make sure that the study is conducted correctly, and the data are recorded correctly. All personal details will be treated as STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

vii. I answer all the questions asked by the study staff honestly and completely which will take about 10 minutes of your time.

viii. I will not be informed of the study findings. I will not receive a copy of this subject information/informed consent form.

ix. I agree/disagree* for my family doctor to be informed of my participation in this study. (*delete which is not applicable).