A Review of the Indicator of Sedation Need (IOSN): What is It and How Can It Be Improved?

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Journal Br Dent J

Specialty Dentistry

Date 2018 Jan 27

PMID 29371694

Citations 2

Authors

B Shokouhi

B Kerr

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Abstract

The indicator of sedation need (IOSN) is a tool that has been devised to help with clinical decision-making, health needs assessment and commissioning purposes for the provision of sedation services. It can potentially increase access for patients to sedation when used as a screening tool, however, there are some shortcomings in the IOSN, such as the fact that it is not speciality specific, that can reduce its efficacy. As such, in its current form the IOSN may not be robust enough to be used as a sole commissioning tool and may in fact create barriers to patients that would benefit from sedation. By addressing these issues and understanding its limitations, the IOSN can be used more effectively for its intended purposes.

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