Preclinical to clinical transition experiences of dental students at an Australian Regional University.
clinical transition
dental education
organisational socialisation theory
univeristy students
Journal
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe
ISSN: 1600-0579
Titre abrégé: Eur J Dent Educ
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9712132
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Feb 2022
Feb 2022
Historique:
revised:
28
01
2021
accepted:
02
04
2021
pubmed:
8
4
2021
medline:
14
1
2022
entrez:
7
4
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Clinical experience is a crucial component of dental education as it prepares students for real-world practice. Our study aimed to investigate the transition from preclinical to clinical training experiences of dental students at a regional Australian dental school. A mixed-methods study was conducted using a survey and focus groups. Participants were dental students who recently transitioned into clinical training. Survey data were analysed quantitatively using descriptive statistics, whilst the qualitative data were thematically analysed using the conceptual framework of organisational socialisation theory (OST). Forty-eight of the 69 students in the cohort completed the survey and 10 participated in the focus groups. The quantitative findings revealed that the transition was perceived to be abrupt and associated with a heavy workload. However, orientation sessions and engaging in chairside teaching made transitioning into clinical studies easier. The qualitative findings revealed that the transition process occurred in three phases. In phase 1, participants navigated the educational and social challenges using developmental characteristics such as resilience and positivity. Lessons learnt in phase 1 were used to make necessary learning adjustments in phase 2 and this subsequently enhanced developmental growth in the final phase, which helped ease the transition. This study confirms that transitioning into clinical training can be complex. However, the educational and socialisation challenges associated with the transition can provide stimulating developmental learning opportunities that advance students' adjustments to the clinical environment with positive, empowering and motivational outcomes that facilitate a smooth transition.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
182-196Subventions
Organisme : James Cook University, College of Medicine and Dentistry
Commentaires et corrections
Type : CommentIn
Informations de copyright
© 2021 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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