Current status of continuing education and related factors in dental hygienists

한여정,; Ah, Han Mi; Park, Jong; Yeon, Ryu So; Choi, Seong-Woo; moonsangeun,

doi:10.13065/jksdh.20190014

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“…Evidence-based practice experience, represented by participation in research, regular attendance at academic conferences, and affiliation with academic organizations, was marked "no" by over 80% of the respondents, indicating that only a minority of dental hygienists are engaged in evidence-based practice in clinical settings. The low rate of evidence-based practice experience may be attributable to various factors, including a lack of a perceived need for continuous education without mandatory requirements 22) and challenges in managing work alongside continuing education due to issues related to time, distance, and working conditions 23) . To enhance evidence-based practice experience, changes should be implemented at both the level of the association and the medical institution.…”

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Influence of Job Crafting on Evidence-Based Practical Skills of Dental Hygienists

Kim,

Kim

et al. 2023

J Dent Hyg Sci

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Background: As the medical knowledge base grows at an accelerating rate, evidence-based clinical performance becomes increasingly important for providing quality care. Previous studies have highlighted the need to promote job crafting to actualize evidence-based practical skills in the medical field. This study aimed to investigate the degree of evidence-based practice among dental hygienists and assess the impact of job crafting on the evidence-based practical skills of dental hygienists. Methods: Dental hygienists working at dental hospitals and clinics in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province were surveyed between February 28 and April 6, 2023. The sample was comprised of 267 participants. The hypotheses were tested independent t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analyses using SPSS 29.0. Results: The degree of job crafting by dental hygienists demonstrated significant differences based on educational attainment, workplace size, and workplace type. Evidence-based practical skills exhibited significant variations based on educational attainment and job position. All job crafting subfactors demonstrated positive correlations with evidence-based practical skills. The job crafting subfactors affecting the evidence-based practical skills of dental hygienists were 'increasing structural job resources' and 'increasing challenging job demands,' which together explained 38.7% of the variance in evidence-based practical skills. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that job crafting was positively and significantly correlated with evidence-based practical skills. To strengthen the job crafting ability of dental hygienists, improving environmental conditions and fostering an organizational culture that motivates continued participation in education is necessary. The development and promotion of programs that enable learning of the latest evidence should be actively pursued. Additionally, regular attendance at workshops and participation in organizational evidence-based practice education programs are necessary.

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Influence of Job Crafting on Evidence-Based Practical Skills of Dental Hygienists

Kim,

Kim

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J Dent Hyg Sci

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“…In addition, the job turnover rate is increasing due to a lack of needs for duties, and the degree of job satisfaction is low 18) . The number of dental hygienists in charge of the health promotion program is increasing, mainly in the local public health centers, but the status of completion of job-related conservative education for dental hygienists is still low 19) .…”

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Competencies of Dental Hygienists for Oral Care Service for People with Disability

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Background: Dental treatment has shifted to the center of the community, and the public policy of the country has expanded to support the vulnerable classes such as the disabled. The dental profession needs education regarding oral health services for persons with disabilities, and it is necessary to derive the competencies for this. Therefore, we conducted this study to derive the normative ability to understand the role of a dental hygienist in the oral health service for persons with disabilities and improvement plans for education. Methods: We conducted a qualitative analysis for deriving competencies by analyzing the data collected through in-depth interviews with experts in order to obtain abilities through practical experience. Based on the competency criterion, relevant competency in the interview response was derived using the priori method, and it was confirmed whether the derived ability matched the ability determined by the respondent. Results: The professional conduct competencies of dental hygienists, devised by the Korean Association of Dental Hygiene, consists of professional behavior, ethical decision-making, self-assessment skills, lifelong learning, and accumulated evidence. Also, core competencies of the American Dental Education Association competencies for dental hygienist classification such as ethics, responsibility for professional actions, and critical thinking skills were used as the criterion. The dental hygienist's abilities needed for oral health care for people with disabilities, especially in the detailed abilities to fulfill these social needs, were clarified. Conclusion: To activate oral health care for people with disabilities, it is necessary for dental hygienists to fulfill their appropriate roles, and for this purpose, competency-based curriculum restructuring is indispensable. A social safety net for improving the oral health of people with disabilities can be secured by improving the required skills-based education system of dental hygienists and strengthening the related infrastructure.

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Current status of continuing education and related factors in dental hygienists

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Influence of Job Crafting on Evidence-Based Practical Skills of Dental Hygienists

Influence of Job Crafting on Evidence-Based Practical Skills of Dental Hygienists

Competencies of Dental Hygienists for Oral Care Service for People with Disability

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