Relationship between Degree of Clinical Satisfaction and Experience on Performance for Dental Hygiene Students

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between degree of satisfaction and experience on performance in accordance with the characteristics for the dental hygiene students. Dental hygiene students to 480 people from November to December 2014 and analyzed by conducting a survey. The higher grade students were more satisfied with the degree of satisfaction on experience for clinical test performance and clinical practice organization rather than the lower grade students. Also, the degree of satisfaction on major for the higher grade students has been shown as relatively higher than the lower grade students. The factors that affecting the experience for clinical performance and the degree of satisfaction for clinical practice were shown as grade, satisfaction for major and period for practice. In order to enhance the degree of satisfaction on the clinical performance for students, it should be established the system for practice management considering the characteristics of clinical practice by relevant organizations. Also, the dental hygienist who is responsible for dental education should manage his/her practice for students actively. Meanwhile, the practice organization should improve and update the content of education through the consistent alliance with colleges continuously.

Factors Affecting Clinical Competence in Dental Hygiene Students

“…This demonstrates that clinical practice satisfaction should be considered to improve clinical competence in students with low competence (Q25 and Q50). For students with low clinical competence, low clinical practice satisfaction leads to reduced interest in their major and passive participation in practice 3,12) , which can possibly result in lower clinical competence.…”

“…Therefore, in dental hygiene curricula, there is a need for integration between theory and practice and efficient competencybased education to improve applicability in clinical settings 1) . Clinical practice is a requirement for dental hygienists to build fundamental skills, improve clinical competence, gain problem solving abilities through communication with patients, and develop a value system as a professional [1][2][3] . The clinical competence required from dental hygiene students includes using knowledge, skills, and judgment in a practical environment to effectively manage and resolve problems in an uncertain and rapidly changing environment.…”

“…The clinical competence required from dental hygiene students includes using knowledge, skills, and judgment in a practical environment to effectively manage and resolve problems in an uncertain and rapidly changing environment. In addition, it is important to possess both communications skills (to communicate with hospital members and patients) and the ability to apply these skills [2][3][4] .…”

Professional self-concept, self-leadership, job stress and fatigue on clinical competence of dental hygienists

“…치과위생사는 진료 지원 영역을 총괄하는 중요한 인적자원이기 때문에 3) 치과 의료기 관 간 경쟁력을 높이기 위해 치과위생사의 직무수행능력을 향상시키 는 것은 중요하다 4) . 뿐만 아니라, 치과계가 발전함에 따라 임상에서의 업무가 전문화•다양화되면서 치과위생사의 새로운 지식 함양과 업무 범위 확장이 요구되고 있으며, 전문성을 평가하는 중요한 요소로 직무 수행능력이 강조되고 있다 5) . 따라서…”