Curriculum for Special Care Dentistry: Are we there yet?

Naimie, Zahra; Ahmad, Norasmatul Akma; Shoaib, Lily Azura; Safii, Syarida Hasnur; Rohani, Maryani Mohamed

doi:10.4103/jioh.jioh_146_19

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“…34,40 The declining level of empathy amongst dental students as they progress through their training indicates the importance for creating an educational experience that also focuses on instilling positive attitude, 38 in addition to developing clinical skills and scientific knowledge. 41,42 As both universities offered some amount of training in Special States, 13,14,43 justifies the need for Malaysia to emulate such an effort if the country aspires to have their programmes recognised at international level.…”

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Impact of the special care dentistry education on Malaysian students’ attitudes, self‐efficacy and intention to treat people with learning disability

Rohani

Fuad²,

Ahmad³

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Eur J Dental Education

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Introduction Special Care Dentistry (SCD) education has been introduced in Malaysia, but there are limited number of studies about its impact to students. Thus, this study aimed to explore the level of students’ readiness to treat people with learning disability (PWLD) based on their attitudes, self‐efficacy and intention to treat. Methods A questionnaire was developed based on the Dental Student Attitude to the Handicapped Scale, Scale of Attitudes to the Disabled Persons and Health Action Process Approach. The self‐administered, validated questionnaire was tested for reliability (Cronbach's alpha = .71–.81), before being distributed to clinical dental students of both genders from two universities (University A, n = 176 and University B, n = 175). Quantitative data were analysed via t test and ANOVA (p < .05) using the SPSS software. Results There was no significant difference in mean total attitude score between the universities, although dental students from University A, who mostly reported having received hands‐on clinical experience in SCD and exposure to Disability Equality Training (DET), showed significantly higher individual mean attitude score for 5 (out of 24) attitudinal items. The mean total self‐efficacy score and individual mean self‐efficacy score for 1 (out of 5) self‐efficacy items were also significantly higher amongst University A dental students. The intention to treat PWLD was not significantly influenced by university, gender or year of study. Conclusion Incorporation of SCD education in the undergraduate curriculum, with hands‐on clinical experience and exposure to DET, is recommended to equip students to be efficient oral healthcare providers for PWLD.

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Impact of the special care dentistry education on Malaysian students’ attitudes, self‐efficacy and intention to treat people with learning disability

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Fuad²,

Ahmad³

et al. 2022

Eur J Dental Education

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“…The opportunity to include disability education in dental curriculum arose when the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (FODUM) underwent major curricular reform, moving from a traditional siloed curriculum to a multi‐departmental integrated curriculum. The curriculum reform allowed the integration of the Special Care Dentistry (SCD) module into the existing General Dental Practice course 15 . However, being the first dental school in Malaysia to develop the SCD curriculum came with challenges in developing curriculum content.…”

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“…In order to promote disability awareness among students, innovative learning strategies in the SCD curriculum were essential. When Disability Equality Training (DET) was offered as a co‐curricular activity for University of Malaya (UM) students 16 it was an opportunity to integrate DET into the SCD module curriculum and was made compulsory for students 15 …”

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“…The curriculum reform allowed the integration of the Special Care Dentistry (SCD) module into the existing General Dental Practice course. 15 However, being the first dental school in Malaysia to develop the SCD curriculum came with challenges in developing curriculum content. Initial plans of the curriculum included common methods of dental teaching, such as lectures, tutorials, clinical training, and visits to PWD centers and nursing homes.…”

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“…When Disability Equality Training (DET) was offered as a co-curricular activity for University of Malaya (UM) students 16 it was an opportunity to integrate DET into the SCD module curriculum and was made compulsory for students. 15 DET programs have been used among social care staff and future doctors to inspire personal, political, and appropriate transformation regarding the rights of PWD, espe-cially in public health aspects. 17 However, there is a dearth of evidence concerning the potential use of DET among dental students despite the implementation of disability awareness training (DAT) for dental 18 and nursing students.…”

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Dental students’ perception on Disability Equality Training as part of the special care dentistry curriculum

Rohani

Nor

2021

Journal of Dental Education

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Introduction The Special Care Dentistry (SCD) undergraduate program increasingly aims to address student attitudes toward people with disabilities (PWD). One of the efforts made by the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (FODUM), is to introduce Disability Equality Training (DET) as part of the learning activity in the SCD curriculum. This study aimed to explore students’ perception about the DET program. Methods This was a qualitative research project exploring students’ perception toward DET in 2 cohorts of third‐year dental students from FODUM (n = 100). The reflection notes were analyzed using Luborsky's method of thematic analysis. Identification of themes was based on statements that were most frequently reported by students. Results The majority of the students gave positive feedback for the training, which includes enhanced knowledge, attitudes, and skills about treating PWD. They also reflected that the DET improved their understanding of social and professional responsibility. In terms of learning experience, many reported that the training was useful and enjoyable. Students’ suggestions for improvement included learning "sign language", visiting special needs centers, and providing simulation exercises involving real PWD. Conclusion Students’ comments on the DET were positive and they enjoyed the learning experience. The findings support the continuation of DET as part of the undergraduate dental curriculum. Dental institutions seeking to implement or refine the SCD curriculum are encouraged to include DET based on its potential benefits for undergraduate students.

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Prevention Strategy: A Practical Protocol for Elderly Patients

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Eisenberg²

2022

Treatment Dilemmas for Vulnerable Patients in Oral Health

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Curriculum for Special Care Dentistry: Are we there yet?

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Impact of the special care dentistry education on Malaysian students’ attitudes, self‐efficacy and intention to treat people with learning disability

Impact of the special care dentistry education on Malaysian students’ attitudes, self‐efficacy and intention to treat people with learning disability

Dental students’ perception on Disability Equality Training as part of the special care dentistry curriculum

Prevention Strategy: A Practical Protocol for Elderly Patients

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