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World J Clin Cases. Feb 6, 2024; 12(4): 758-765
Published online Feb 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i4.758
Perceived stress among staff in Saudi Arabian dental colleges before and after an accreditation process: A cross-sectional study
Amal S Shaiban
Amal S Shaiban, Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61471, Saudi Arabia
Author contributions: Shaiban AS is the sole author of this paper.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by the Science and Research Office of College of Dentistry, King Khalid University.
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
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Corresponding author: Amal S Shaiban, BDS, Saudi Endodontic Board, Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, No. 960 P.O. Box, Abha 61471, Saudi Arabia. ashiban@kku.edu.sa
Received: October 22, 2023
Peer-review started: October 22, 2023
First decision: December 6, 2023
Revised: December 8, 2023
Accepted: January 9, 2024
Article in press: January 9, 2024
Published online: February 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: National accreditation raised the prominence and prestige of the institution and specific programmes and increased prospects to attract better students, staff, and money, according to the employees. The concept of accreditation has evolved into a culture that emphasises ongoing enhancement through the utilisation of standards-based approaches and data-driven decision-making. In addition to their required teaching, research, and other service responsibilities, this work requires a tremendous amount of faculty effort and may cause them stress. Sufficient provisions must be taken at the university level.