Dental students' uptake of mobile technologies

Khatoon, Binish; Hill, Kirsty; Walmsley, A. D.

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2014.523

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“…This figure is similar to that reported for dental students in New Zealand (98%) (8) but higher than that reported by dental students in England (55%) (9). Technology should enhance the educational process, if used properly.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…Technology should enhance the educational process, if used properly. In developed countries, for example, researchers evaluated the extent to which such technologies are utilized, and/or how they can enhance learning (8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13). In addition, it has been suggested that SN can be a valuable learning source for dental practitioners and their patients (6).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Effect of social networking on academic achievement of dental students, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

Halboub¹,

Othathi²,

Mutawwam³

et al. 2016

East Mediterr Health J

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We investigated the effect of social networking (SN) on academic achievement of dental students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed during the 2015/16 academic year to all dental students and data were analysed by SPSS version 21. There were 348 participants (70% response rate) and 53% were male. Fifty-one percent of participants reported that they studied just before examinations, and 51% scored 3.5-4.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) in the last semester. Up to 98% of the participants reported using their smartphones/ computers for SN, with 93% doing so on a daily basis, and 66% reported SN during lectures, laboratories and clinics. Fifty-seven percent thought that SN affected their study negatively, and 65% thought that their GPA would improve if they stopped or reduced SN. Students who spent more hours each day on SN had lower GPA scores. SN negatively affected the academic achievement of dental students. Further evaluation and tailored educational programmes are needed to increase students' awareness about the negative effects of SN. Influence des réseaux sociaux sur la réussite universitaire des étudiants en médecine dentaire à l'université de Jazan, en Arabie saoudite RÉSUMÉ Nous avons étudié l'influence des réseaux sociaux sur la réussite universitaire des étudiants en médecine dentaire à l'Université de Jazan, en Arabie saoudite. Un questionnaire auto-administré a été distribué à tous les étudiants en médecine dentaire sur l'année universitaire 2015-2016, et les données ont été analysées à l'aide du logiciel SPSS, version 21. Au total, 348 étudiants ont participé (taux de réponse de 70 %), dont 53 % d'hommes. Cinquante et un pour cent des participants ont rapporté qu'ils étudiaient juste avant les examens, et 51 % ont obtenu une moyenne de 3,5-4,5 au dernier semestre. Jusqu'à 98 % des participants ont rapporté qu'ils utilisaient leur smartphones/ordinateurs pour se connecter aux réseaux sociaux, dont 93 % sur une base quotidienne, et 66 % ont rapporté se connecter pendant les cours, en laboratoire et en clinique. Cinquante-sept pour cent pensaient que les réseaux sociaux avaient une influence négative sur leurs études, et 65 % étaient d'avis que leur moyenne serait meilleure s'ils arrêtaient ou réduisaient leur utilisation des réseaux sociaux. Les étudiants qui passaient le plus de temps par jour sur les réseaux sociaux avaient des moyennes plus faibles. Les réseaux sociaux affectaient négativement la réussite universitaire des étudiants en médecine dentaire. De plus amples investigations et des programmes d'éducation adaptés sont requis pour sensibiliser les étudiants aux effets négatifs des réseaux sociaux. ‫ـة‬

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Effect of social networking on academic achievement of dental students, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

Halboub¹,

Othathi²,

Mutawwam³

et al. 2016

East Mediterr Health J

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“…This opinion is borne out by a significant body of evidence relating to the stress experienced by dental students. 67 However, in a recent study 68 only 11% of undergraduates stated that they would find a stress management app for a smart phone helpful. The dentists felt that stress management training would need to be distinguished from communication skills training, which some felt was aimed at 'communicat[ing] to avoid legal problems.'…”

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A study to explore specific stressors and coping strategies in primary dental care practice

Bretherton

Chapman

Chipchase³

2016

Br Dent J

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Background and Aims: It is widely acknowledged that dentists experience occupational stress. This qualitative study aimed to explore previously identified specific stressors in more detail in order to inform the development of a future stress management programme. Method: Two focus groups of dentists (N: 7 & 6) were conducted to explore, in more detail, nine specific stressors and concepts; being out of one's comfort zone, zoning out from the patient, celebrating the positive aspects of work, thinking aloud, the effect of hurting patients, the impact of perfectionism, responsibility for patient's self-care, the emotional impact of difficult situations as a foundation dentist. Participants were also asked for their views on the structure and contents of the proposed stress management package. Verbatim transcripts were subjected to thematic analysis. Results and Discussion: Dentists described the impact of these stressors and their current coping methods; thematic analysis revealed 9 themes which covered the above concepts and a further overall theme of need for control. The findings are elaborated in connection to their relevant stress, coping and emotion psychological theory. Their implications for personal well-being and clinical outcomes are discussed. Conclusion: Dentists' stressful and coping experiences are complex and it is essential that any stress management programme reflects this and that the skills are easily accessible and sustainable within the context of a busy dental practice.

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“…6 In that study, the authors compared the results of an assessment of two groups, one using traditional teaching and the other using the same method plus WhatsApp. 9 Some authors had suggested that WhatsApp should be used for teaching and learning in order to improve students' performance. Similar positive results were reported when WhatsApp was used for teaching and discussing cases of dental radiology.…”

Section: Does Time Matter? Whatsapp Vs Electronic Mail For Dental Edumentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Similar positive results were reported when WhatsApp was used for teaching and discussing cases of dental radiology. 9 Furthermore, some evidence suggests that students felt motivated when using WhatsApp as it favoured the learning experience making it more amenable. 9 Some authors had suggested that WhatsApp should be used for teaching and learning in order to improve students' performance.…”

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Does time matter? WhatsApp vs electronic mail for dental education. A pilot study

Poblete

Nieto

2019

Eur J Dental Education

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Introduction:WhatsApp is an instant multimedia messaging and social media software which can be used for multiple purposes such as data, text, photographs and document transfer. Due to its versatility and multiple utilities, WhatsApp has been used within the educational setting in medicine and dentistry, proving a positive attitude of students towards its use. Aim:To compare the reception time and the response time of WhatsApp with the traditional electronic email within the dental educational environment. Method:A two-group comparative study was designed. Four multiple choice questions were sent via WhatsApp (group WA) and via electronic mail (group eM) to dental students. Data collected focused on the reception time and response time of students. Specifications of WhatsApp were used to collect data whilst an email tracker was used for the eM group. Excel software and Stata/IC version 15.1 software were used for data analysis.Results: Seventy-four dental students from the University x (anonymised for reviewing purposes) dental school agreed to take part in this experience. However, 59 provided their responses (80%). Forty-four were females, and 15 were males. Twenty-seven participants were randomly allocated to the WA group and 32 to the eM group. The statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between groups: Reception time, P: .0286 value and response time, P: .0448 value indicating that the WA group was significantly faster in terms of reception and response time. Conclusion:This pilot study suggests that WhatsApp is more efficient in terms of reception and response time than electronic emails.

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Dental students' uptake of mobile technologies

Abstract: Depending on the year in the course, laptops and smartphones are the most popular choice of device and desktop computers are the least popular. Applications on smartphones are very popular and instant messaging is an upcoming form of communication for students.

Cited by 38 publications

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Effect of social networking on academic achievement of dental students, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

Effect of social networking on academic achievement of dental students, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

A study to explore specific stressors and coping strategies in primary dental care practice

Does time matter? WhatsApp vs electronic mail for dental education. A pilot study

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