Javed Muhammad Qasim, Bhatti Usman Anwer
Muhammad Qasim Javed, Associate Professor, Department of Conservative Dental Sciences and Endodontics, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Usman Anwer Bhatti, Associate Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Pak J Med Sci. 2023 Jan-Feb;39(1):203-208. doi: 10.12669/pjms.39.1.6870.
The study aimed to evaluate undergraduate dental students' self-perceived confidence in carrying out Endodontic procedures and correlating it with their performance in Endodontic clinics.
The correlational study was conducted on fifth year dental students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. The self-perceived confidence of students was assessed by using Endodontic Self-Perceived Confidence Scale (ESCS). The students' endodontic clinical performance scores were obtained from the department head. Data were analyzed by IBM SPSS-23.0. Descriptive statistics were recorded as percentages, frequencies, and mean. Chi-square test was used for gender-wise comparison of all items of ESCS, Student t-test was used for comparing means and Pearson correlation coefficient was utilized for exploring correlation.
Over all response rate was 91.8%. Students exhibited the highest confidence level for achieving rubber dam isolation (4.57±0.66) while the lowest confidence level was documented for the treatment of teeth with immature apices (2.82±0.95). The mean self-confidence score of male students on ESCS was higher than the female students (P-value=0.18). However, mean endodontic clinic score of female students was significantly higher than the male students (P-value=0.02). The insignificant correlation was noted between the students' mean confidence scores and endodontic clinical performance scores (P-value=0.82).
The insignificant correlation between self-perceived confidence and clinic scores raises significant caveats for utilizing the self-assessment in the aforementioned group. Hence, the students should be adequately trained in self-assessment to prepare them for lifetime learning. Additionally, clinical instructors by creating a supportive learning environment should help students to deal with their shortcomings.
本研究旨在评估牙科专业本科生对进行牙髓治疗程序的自我认知信心，并将其与他们在牙髓治疗诊所的表现相关联。
对沙特阿拉伯卡西姆大学的五年级牙科学生进行相关性研究。使用牙髓自我认知信心量表（ESCS）评估学生的自我认知信心。学生的牙髓临床成绩得分由系主任提供。数据采用IBM SPSS-23.0进行分析。描述性统计以百分比、频率和均值记录。卡方检验用于按性别比较ESCS的所有项目，学生t检验用于比较均值，皮尔逊相关系数用于探索相关性。
总体回复率为91.8%。学生在实现橡皮障隔离方面表现出最高的信心水平（4.57±0.66），而在治疗根尖未发育成熟的牙齿方面记录到最低的信心水平（2.82±0.95）。男学生在ESCS上的平均自信得分高于女学生（P值=0.18）。然而，女学生的平均牙髓临床成绩得分显著高于男学生（P值=0.02）。学生的平均信心得分与牙髓临床成绩得分之间存在不显著的相关性（P值=0.82）。
自我认知信心与临床成绩之间不显著的相关性对在上述群体中使用自我评估提出了重大警示。因此，应让学生接受充分的自我评估培训，为他们的终身学习做好准备。此外，临床教师应营造支持性的学习环境，帮助学生克服自身不足。
