Knowledge acquisition, skill development, and attitude change among dental students Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
This parallel-group randomised controlled trial will have two arms: an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group will engage in video-based case learning using pre-recorded patien
Sponsors
Egas Moniz School of Health and Science
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Currently enrolled in a recognized dental program (Bachelor’s or Master's level) 2. Have completed at least one semester of dental training 3. Willing to engage with video-based case learning and participate in both the intervention and assessment phases of the study 4. Able to understand and complete assessments in English or Portuguese 5. Have access to a computer and stable internet connection to engage with the online learning platform and complete digital assessments 6. No history of significant cognitive or neurological conditions that might affect learning ability 7. Provide written informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants who are not currently enrolled in a recognized dental program 2. Participants who have not completed at least one year of dental training 3. Participants who are under 18 or over 65 years old 4. Participants who have a history of significant cognitive or neurological conditions that may affect learning ability 5. Participants who are unable to understand and complete assessments in English (or the relevant language of the study) 6. Participants without access to a computer or stable internet connection for engaging with the online learning platform 7. Participants who have not provided written informed consent to participate in the study 8. Participants with any significant visual or hearing impairments that may affect their ability to engage with video-based learning 9. Participants who have previously participated in similar interventions or studies that may create bias in the outcomes 10. Participants who are not willing to engage with video-based case learning or participate in the assessment phases of the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Knowledge acquisition is measured using an assessment questionnaire at baseline, immediately post-intervention, 6 months, and 1 year post-intervention 2. Skill development is measured using the Global Rating Scale (GRS), administered at baseline, immediately post-intervention, 6 months, and 1 year post-intervention 3. Attitude change is measured using the Professional Assessment Scale (PAS) at baseline, immediately post-intervention, 6 months, and 1 year post-intervention These outcomes will be assessed at each specified time point to evaluate both the immediate and long-term impact of the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Anxiety is measured using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) at baseline, immediately post-intervention, 6 months, and 1 year post-intervention. 2. Stress is measured using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) at baseline, immediately post-intervention, 6 months, and 1 year post-intervention. 3. Student engagement is measured using a self-reported engagement survey, with Likert-scale items, at baseline, immediately post-intervention, 6 months, and 1 year post-intervention. 4. Perceived confidence in clinical skills is measured using a self-assessment questionnaire at baseline, immediately post-intervention, 6 months, and 1 year post-intervention. 5. Satisfaction with the e-learning platform is measured using a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Likert-scale survey at baseline and immediately post-intervention. 6. Perceived ease of use is measured using a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Likert-scale survey at baseline, midpoint, and immediately post-intervention. 7. Perceived usefulness of the e-learning platform is measured using a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Likert-scale survey at baseline and immediately post-intervention. 8. Usefulness is measured using a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Likert-scale survey at baseline and immediately post-intervention. 9. Digital skills are measured using the DigComp framework (v 2.2), with assessments at baseline, immediately post-intervention, 6 months and 1 year post-intervention. | — |
Countries
Portugal
Contacts
Public ContactMariana Morgado
Outcome results
None listed