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Altan H, Gönder HY, Demirel E, Altan A, Tunçdemir AR, Zahra D, Al Maweri SA, Ali K. Readiness for clinical practice: Self-perceived confidence of final year dental students in Turkey - A multi-institutional study. MEDEDPUBLISH 2024; 14:9. [PMID: 39118866 PMCID: PMC11306955 DOI: 10.12688/mep.20115.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Introduction The primary aim of undergraduate dental education is to prepare dental students for independent dental practice and to enable them to provide safe and effective dental care. This study aimed to investigate the self-perceived preparedness of senior dental undergraduate students in Turkey. Methods Purposive sampling was used to recruit final-year dental students from 10 dental institutions offering undergraduate dental programs in Turkey. Student preparedness was assessed using a previously validated dental preparedness assessment scale based on 50 items encompassing core clinical skills, cognitive attributes, and behavioral skills. The research instrument was then translated into Turkish. The R statistical environment for Windows was used for the data analysis. Results Responses were provided by 272 students (156 women and 116 men; 57% and 43%, respectively) across 10 different universities. The mean score of the participants was 75.68 with slightly higher scores for men compared to women (77.35 vs. 74.46 respectively). However, independent t-tests showed that the scores did not differ significantly between women and men. Conclusions This study evaluated the self-perceived preparedness for dental practice of final-year students from 10 universities in Turkey. Although the results showed several areas of weakness, the scores of self-perceived preparedness of Turkish students were comparable to those reported in Europe and Asia. These findings can be used to inform future curriculum development to support students in consolidating their learning in perceived areas of weakness.
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- Halenur Altan
- Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram, Konya, Turkey
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- Restorative Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram, Konya, Turkey
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- Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram, Konya, Turkey
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- Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram, Konya, Turkey
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- Prosthdontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram, Konya, Turkey
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- School of Psychology, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, England, PL4 8AA, UK
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- College of Dental Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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Ali K, Zahra D. Ten tips for effective use and quality assurance of multiple-choice questions in knowledge-based assessments. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2024; 28:655-662. [PMID: 38282273 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are the most popular type of items used in knowledge-based assessments in undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare education. MCQs allow assessment of candidates' knowledge on a broad range of knowledge-based learning outcomes in a single assessment. Single-best-answer (SBA) MCQs are the most versatile and commonly used format. Although writing MCQs may seem straight-forward, producing decent-quality MCQs is challenging and warrants a range of quality checks before an item is deemed suitable for inclusion in an assessment. Like all assessments, MCQ-based examinations must be aligned with the learning outcomes and learning opportunities provided to the students. This paper provides evidence-based guidance on the effective use of MCQs in student assessments, not only to make decisions regarding student progression but also to build an academic environment that promotes assessment as a driver for learning. Practical tips are provided to the readers to produce authentic MCQ items, along with appropriate pre- and post-assessment reviews, the use of standard setting and psychometric evaluation of assessments based on MCQs. Institutions need to develop an academic culture that fosters transparency, openness, equality and inclusivity. In line with contemporary educational principles, teamwork amongst teaching faculty, administrators and students is essential to establish effective learning and assessment practices.
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- Kamran Ali
- QU Health College of Dental Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Psychology, Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK
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Ali K, Barhom N, Tamimi F, Duggal M. ChatGPT-A double-edged sword for healthcare education? Implications for assessments of dental students. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2024; 28:206-211. [PMID: 37550893 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Open-source generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications are fast-transforming access to information and allow students to prepare assignments and offer quite accurate responses to a wide range of exam questions which are routinely used in assessments of students across the board including undergraduate dental students. This study aims to evaluate the performance of Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT), a generative AI-based application, on a wide range of assessments used in contemporary healthcare education and discusses the implications for undergraduate dental education. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was an exploratory study investigating the accuracy of ChatGPT to attempt a range of recognised assessments in healthcare education curricula. A total of 50 independent items encompassing 50 different learning outcomes (n = 10 per item) were developed by the research team. These included 10 separate items based on each of the five commonly used question formats including multiple-choice questions (MCQs); short-answer questions (SAQs); short essay questions (SEQs); single true/false questions; and fill in the blanks items. Chat GPT was used to attempt each of these 50 questions. In addition, ChatGPT was used to generate reflective reports based on multisource feedback; research methodology; and critical appraisal of the literature. RESULTS ChatGPT application provided accurate responses to majority of knowledge-based assessments based on MCQs, SAQs, SEQs, true/false and fill in the blanks items. However, it was only able to answer text-based questions and did not allow processing of questions based on images. Responses generated to written assignments were also satisfactory apart from those for critical appraisal of literature. Word count was the key limitation observed in outputs generated by the free version of ChatGPT. CONCLUSION Notwithstanding their current limitations, generative AI-based applications have the potential to revolutionise virtual learning. Instead of treating it as a threat, healthcare educators need to adapt teaching and assessments in medical and dental education to the benefits of the learners while mitigating against dishonest use of AI-based technology.
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- Kamran Ali
- College of Dental Medicine QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Dental Medicine QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Dental Medicine QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Dental Medicine QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Novak RT, Blinsky BD, Soffe BW, Dana CA, Bailey EG, Tilley EJ, Judd GS, Hinkle AK, Licari FW, Winden DR, Ferguson A, Jensen JL. Examining the effects of early patient care and biomedical science integration on predoctoral dental student competence and confidence. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2023; 27:1040-1047. [PMID: 36656042 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Our study investigates early experiential learning as a method of curricular integration by allowing students to begin their clinical experience in the first year of the programme, as well as distributing biomedical classes throughout the predoctoral dental school curriculum. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study utilises a quasi-experimental design with two different groups, Standard Curriculum Group and Integrated Curriculum Group, n = 87. Data were collected from 2017 to 2021. RESULTS We found that, on average, it took 608 h less for the participants in an integrated curriculum group to reach clinical competence in comparison to peers who did not experience the same methods of integration in their programme. These data were collected through daily faculty evaluations of students' progression as well as participants' own self-assessment. Our results indicate that participants in the Integrated Curriculum Group also experienced a positive effect on their confidence in their ability to apply the biomedical sciences to patient care. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrate that predoctoral dental programmes may be able to bring about positive outcomes for students' clinical confidence and competence by providing patient care opportunities early in the programme and sequencing the biomedical sciences throughout the curriculum. As such, it appears that early experiential learning may be a viable option for curricular integration that can have a positive effect on both students' confidence in their clinical abilities and their progression to clinical competence.
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- Rachel Tomco Novak
- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, South Jordan, Utah, USA
- Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
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- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, South Jordan, Utah, USA
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- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, South Jordan, Utah, USA
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- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, South Jordan, Utah, USA
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- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, South Jordan, Utah, USA
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- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, South Jordan, Utah, USA
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- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, South Jordan, Utah, USA
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- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, South Jordan, Utah, USA
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- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, South Jordan, Utah, USA
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- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, South Jordan, Utah, USA
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Otaki F, AlHashmi D, Khamis AH, Azar AJ. Investigating the evolution of undergraduate medical students' perception and performance in relation to an innovative curriculum-based research module: A convergent mixed methods study launching the 8A-Model. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280310. [PMID: 36638127 PMCID: PMC9838838 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Embedding into undergraduate medical programs experiential research curricula, based on holistic theories of education which emphasize participation in the social world, remains uncommon. The purpose of this study was to investigate the journey of undergraduate medical students in relation to an innovative compulsory curriculum-based research module, which has a prominent experiential learning component. METHODS A convergent mixed methods study design was adapted to develop a systemic understanding of the experience of the undergraduate medical students throughout the respective research module. As such, the students' perception of the experience was qualitatively explored using thematic analysis (n = 15). In parallel, the students' performance data were quantitatively analyzed using multi-repeated ANOVA (n = 158). The findings from both types of analyses (i.e., qualitative and quantitative study components) were then mapped onto each using joint display analysis. FINDINGS The exploration generated four themes that correspond to sequential steps that the students go through to effectively integrate the scientific research method. These themes include: 1- Attend-Acquire, 2- Accumulate-Assimilate, 3- Apply-Appreciate, and 4-Articulate-Affect. Quantitatively, two distinct clusters of mean Grade Point Average were revealed (p<0.01). Joint display analysis enabled integrating the qualitative and quantitative findings, generating the 8A-Model. CONCLUSION The evidence-driven 8A-Model, generated by this study, highlights that medical students' understanding of the true value of research seems to increase as they progress in the module. They begin expressing appreciation of the significance of the experience when they start implementing what they are learning as part of their own research studies. It is recommended for such a research module, with a firm experiential learning component, to be integral to undergraduate medical programs. This is expected to improve the future physicians' research competences, and in turn add value in terms of quality of care and patient outcomes.
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- Farah Otaki
- Strategy and Institutional Excellence, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Han X, Han AN, Iyer P. Utilizing Exam Tagging to Measure Student Application of Biomedical Sciences to Clinical Sciences. J Dent Educ 2022. [PMID: 35925601 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Xiaoyuan Han
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA
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- Manager of Academic Support Services, Office of Academic Affairs, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA
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