Friedlander Lara, Hunt Gabrielle, Chandler Nicholas, Daniel Ben
Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Higher Education Development Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Aust Endod J. 2023 Dec;49(3):492-502. doi: 10.1111/aej.12770. Epub 2023 Jun 27.
This study investigated the clinical experience and perceptions of New Zealand graduating dental students (2019 and 2020) towards endodontic teaching and their clinical learning outcomes using an online survey and clinical scenarios. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS software, and qualitative data were analysed thematically. Responses were similar for both cohorts (response rates 74%, 2019; 73%, 2020). Endodontic teaching was valuable and interesting but difficult compared with other disciplines. Molar endodontics, finding canals and managing posture were challenging. Students felt more confident and less anxious when supervised by clinicians experienced in endodontics. Time management was the most anxiety-inducing factor and significantly related to clinical experience (p < 0.001). Overall, students appropriately applied knowledge in most areas of endodontics while holistic problem-solving in complex scenarios was variable. Maximising clinical experience and supervision from teachers experienced in endodontics are important for learning, improving confidence and reducing anxiety.
本研究通过在线调查和临床情景，调查了新西兰牙科专业毕业生（2019年和2020年）对牙髓病学教学的临床体验和看法以及他们的临床学习成果。使用SPSS软件分析定量数据，对定性数据进行主题分析。两个队列的回答相似（回复率分别为2019年74%、2020年73%）。牙髓病学教学虽有价值且有趣，但与其他学科相比难度较大。磨牙牙髓病学、寻找根管和控制姿势具有挑战性。当由牙髓病学经验丰富的临床医生监督时，学生们会感到更自信且焦虑感降低。时间管理是最容易引发焦虑的因素，且与临床经验显著相关（p < 0.001）。总体而言，学生在牙髓病学的大多数领域都能适当地应用知识，但在复杂情景中的整体问题解决能力存在差异。增加临床经验以及来自牙髓病学经验丰富的教师的监督对于学习、增强信心和减少焦虑很重要。
