Ali K, Zahra D, McColl E, Salih V, Tredwin C
Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine & Dentistry, Plymouth, Devon, UK.
Eur J Dent Educ. 2018 Feb;22(1):e75-e80. doi: 10.1111/eje.12260. Epub 2017 Feb 3.
The aim of this research was to evaluate the impact of early clinical exposure on the learning experiences of undergraduate dental students.
This study was based on mixed methods. The first phase involved administering a purposely designed questionnaire consisting of 16 items, grouped into three subscales. The second phase of the research was conducted using qualitative semi-structured interviews to explore the perceptions and experiences of stakeholders regarding early clinical exposure.
In total, 134 undergraduate dental students and eight clinical supervisors responded to the questionnaire and reported positive perceptions regarding the learning experiences, professional relationship and learning environment. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 participants, and early clinical exposure was perceived to be useful in providing a context to theoretical learning and development of interpersonal skills. Curriculum overload and further need for consolidation were highlighted as the main challenges.
This study provided insights into the clinical training model in an undergraduate dental programme and highlights the benefits and challenges of early clinical exposure in the study population. The study served as a vehicle for engagement with a range of stakeholders using a mixed methods approach to inform further development of the training model.
本研究旨在评估早期临床接触对牙科本科学生学习体验的影响。
本研究采用混合方法。第一阶段是发放一份专门设计的包含16个项目的问卷，这些项目分为三个子量表。研究的第二阶段采用定性半结构化访谈，以探究利益相关者对早期临床接触的看法和体验。
共有134名牙科本科学生和8名临床督导对问卷做出回应，他们对学习体验、专业关系和学习环境给出了积极评价。对12名参与者进行了定性访谈，结果显示早期临床接触被认为有助于为理论学习和人际交往技能的发展提供情境。课程负担过重以及进一步巩固知识的需求被视为主要挑战。
本研究深入了解了牙科本科课程中的临床培训模式，并突出了研究人群中早期临床接触的益处和挑战。该研究通过混合方法与一系列利益相关者进行交流，为培训模式的进一步发展提供了参考。
