scholarly journals Perceptions of Clinical Dental Students Toward Online Education During the COVID-19 Crisis: An Egyptian Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reham Hassan ◽  
Ayman R. Khalifa ◽  
Tarek Elsewify ◽  
Mohamed G. Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Schools

Objectives: To evaluate the perceptions of clinical dental students on the role of online education in providing dental education during the COVID-19 crisis.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was sent to four Egyptian dental schools from the 20th of January 2021 to the 3rd of February 2021. Survey questions included the demographics, uses, experiences, perceived benefits, and barriers of distance learning in dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Responses were collected from the clinical dental school students. Categorical data were presented as frequencies (n) and percentages (%) and were analyzed using Fisher’s exact test.Results: Three hundred thirty-seven clinical dental students across four Egyptian dental schools responded. Most students used either Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams to access the online content. The data showed that the COVID-19 pandemic affected the academic performance of most participants (97.4%) with varying degrees. On average, students were neutral when asked to rate the online lectures, but did not find online practical education as effective (81.3%) as online theoretical teaching. The commonly described barriers to online teaching included loss of interaction with educators, inappropriateness in gaining clinical skills, and the instability of the internet connection.Conclusion: Despite the reported benefits, clinical dental students in Egypt preferred the hybrid approach in dental education as distance learning represented a prime challenge to gain adequate clinical dental skills.

scholarly journals Online dental teaching practices during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional online survey from China

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiwei Jiang ◽  
Danji Zhu ◽  
Jialu Li ◽  
Lingfei Ren ◽  
Rui Pu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Resident Physician ◽  
Physician Training ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Case Based Learning

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in China in December 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic hindered dental education, as school buildings were closed. Online dental teaching provided an alternative teaching tool for dental education. However, the efficiency of online dental teaching and student preferences for online dental teaching are unclear. Aim To investigate the satisfaction with online dental teaching practices among undergraduate dental students and standardized resident physician training students during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. Methods A total of 104 undergraduate dental students and 57 standardized resident physician training students from Zhejiang University participated in the study. A 12-item survey was conducted. This investigation included the teaching methods received, frequency of classes, degree of satisfaction, preferred teaching method, whether to participate in a course regarding COVID-19 prevention, and the effects of teaching. The percentages were then calculated and evaluated for each item. Results A total of 161 students (104 undergraduate dental students and 57 standardized resident physician training students) participated in this survey. All students had online dental classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lecture-based learning (LBL), case-based learning (CBL), problem-based learning (PBL), team-based learning (TBL), and research-based learning (RBL) were selected as teaching methods. Students were more satisfied with LBL and CBL than PBL, RBL, and TBL. The majority of students had more than four classes per week. The most selected protective measures were hand washing, wearing masks, and wearing gloves. A total of 46.6% of students participated in courses on COVID-19. After training, the students consciously chose to wear face shields and protective clothing. Conclusions Dental students accepted online dental learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students preferred LBL and CBL and were satisfied with the classes. Courses on COVID-19 helped students understand how to prevent COVID-19 transmission in the dental clinic.

scholarly journals Online Education for Undergraduate Health Professional Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Attitudes, Barriers, and Ethical Issues

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhaib Muflih ◽  
Sawsan Abuhammad ◽  
Reema Karasneh ◽  
Sayer Al-Azzam ◽  
Karem H Alzoubi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Past Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Online Tools

Abstract Background: The online teaching demand has increased tremendously to promote the implementation of online teaching-leaning system to meet the need of students during the outbreaks of emerging infectious disease. This study aims to explore whether the pandemic of COVID-19, which requires universities to rapidly offer online learning, will affect attitudes about online education for undergraduate health sciences students. Also, it investigates the barriers for using online tools. Method: A cross-sectional survey using online social media was used to recruit eligible participants. The data for this study were focused on students’ experiences utilizing an online education method offered by the Jordanian government universities. This study is utilizing newly developed measuring tools that are expected to enable students to evaluate online teaching in terms of their own learning progress. Results: A total of 1,210 participants agreed to complete the online survey questionnaire. The mean score preparedness and attitude toward online education was average. The majority of students agreed that online courses helped assign reading and homework time better than on-campus approach (75.0%) and felt comfortable to actively communicate with my classmates and instructors online. Zoom and eLearning were the most common online platforms utilized by students. The geographic locations, lack of past experience on using online tools, and lack of past experience on using online tools were identified by students as the main barrier to online educations. Conclusions: Although the pandemic of COVID-19 appeared as uncommon catalyst for promoting eLearning, further research is needed to assess whether learners are ready and willing to make greater use of online education to obtain high quality teaching and learning opportunities, which could totally change educators’ and students’ attitudes and impression, and subsequently the general themes of online education.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Malaysian Dental Students’ Physical, Mental, Financial and Academic Concerns

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Widya Lestari ◽  
Nur Hazirah Yazid ◽  
Zawin Najah Azhar ◽  
Azlini Ismail ◽  
Cortino Sukotjo
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Clinical Skill ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Financial Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has spread across the world at unprecedented speed and gained worldwide attention. The pandemic proved to hold an impact to humankind including dental students in all aspects of life. Dental students’ performances may indirectly be affected following the preventive measures in containing the disease. This study aims to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on physical, mental, financial health and academic concern among dental students in Malaysia. Methods The current research implemented a cross sectional study among dental students in Malaysia. Assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on dental education was done by the distribution of a set of online survey consisting of 28 questions to dental students (n = 353) from public and private universities in Malaysia. The questionnaires include sociodemographic backgrounds and assessment on the 4 main domains. Results A total number of 353 respondents was recorded and 76.2% comprised of female. 59.7% were clinical students and 40.3% were preclinical students. 55.8% of the respondents attended hybrid mode of study. 78.0%, 76.5% and 91.8% students were concerned about their own emotional, physical health and the amount of clinical skill they acquire respectively. Year 3 students were found to be more concerned about their mental and financial health concern (p < 0.05). Conclusions COVID-19 pandemic had indeed significantly affected Malaysian dental students mainly due to fear of the quality of online learning and the amount of clinical skills acquired.

scholarly journals Online Problem-Based Learning in Clinical Dental Education: Students’ Self-Perception and Motivation

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 420
Author(s):  
Mariana Morgado ◽  
José João Mendes ◽  
Luís Proença
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Visual Spatial

The physical closure of higher education institutions due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) shed a brighter light on the need to analyze, explore, and implement strategies that allow the development of clinical skills in a distance learning situation. This cross-sectional study aims to assess dental students’ self-perception, motivation, organization, acquired clinical skills, and knowledge using the online problem-based learning method, through the application of a 41-item questionnaire to 118 senior students. Answers were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics analysis. Further, a principal component analysis was performed, in order to examine the factor structure of the questionnaire. Results show that online problem-based learning can be considered a relevant learning tool when utilized within the specific context of clinical dental education, displaying benefits over the traditional learning strategy. Overall, dental students prefer a hybrid system over the conventional one, in a distance learning context, and assume self-responsibility for their own learning, while knowledge thoroughness is perceived as inferior. This online active learning method is successful in improving information and clinical ability (visual/spatial and auditory) advancement in the scope of dental education, with similar results to presential settings. Further studies are required to assess clinical skill development through active learning methods, in a distance learning context.

scholarly journals Self-perceived competence of dental students regarding the management of orofacial pain: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Taqi ◽  
Asaad Javed Mirza ◽  
Maaz Asaad Javed ◽  
Shama Asghar ◽  
Maria Khadija ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Orofacial Pain ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Dental Schools

Abstract Background There is limited data on Pakistani dental students perceived competence in managing orofacial pain (OFP). This study aims to evaluate dental students self-perceived competence regarding the management of orofacial pain. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in Karachi at randomly selected two public and four private dental schools. This survey was conducted online from November 2020 to December 2020 in six dental schools. A questionnaire link was sent to the 475 students. A chi-square test and independent-sample t-test were conducted to assess the frequency distribution and compare mean scores of knowledge, diagnosis, and management parameters. Results Of the 475 students, 280 students filled the online survey leaving a response rate of 59%. A significant number of fourth-year students, 65 (51%, p = 0.005), feels knowledgeable regarding neuropathic pain compared to third-year students. The majority of the fourth-year students, 100 (78%, p = 0.010), feel comfortable managing intraoral pain. Almost all the students reported thinking that they need more knowledge related to five types of OFP. The fourth-year students had high mean scores related to knowledge, comfort in diagnosing and managing OFP categories. Conclusion This study found that dental students perceived competence regarding orofacial pain management varies in relation to specific categories, being lowest for psychogenic pain.

scholarly journals The COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges Faced and Lessons Learned Regarding Distance Learning in Lebanese Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1259
Author(s):  
Maha Mouchantaf
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Impact

In the past few months, due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, most educational establishments in Lebanon, including schools and higher education institutions, made the transition to distance learning. This research sought to explore the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenges that it currently poses to higher education. More specifically, it aimed to evaluate the views of language teachers with regards to online teaching to better understand both its advantages and disadvantages in comparison to face-to-face education. The study also offered insight on the educator’s feedback and their presented solutions that will lead to a better experience with online learning. A quantitative cross-sectional online survey was implemented for the purpose of this study.

scholarly journals Online Dental Teaching Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey From China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiwei Jiang ◽  
Danji Zhu ◽  
Jialu Li ◽  
Lingfei Ren ◽  
Guoli Yang
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Alternative Teaching ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Case Based Learning ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in China in December 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic hindered dental education and schools had to be closed. Online dental teaching provided an alternative teaching tool for dental education. However, it is not clear whether online dental teaching is efficient and what students preferred.Aim To investigate the effect of online dental teaching practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in China.Methods A total of 104 undergraduate dental students and 57 standardized resident physician training students from Zhejiang University were investigated. A 12-item survey was conducted. This investigation included teaching method, frequency of classes, degree of satisfaction, preferred teaching method, whether to participate in a course about COVID-19 prevention, and the effects of teaching. The percentage of the items were then calculated and evaluated.Results A total of 161 students participated in this survey. All students had online dental classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lecture-based learning (LBL), case-based learning (CBL), problem-based learning (PBL), and research-based learning (RBL) were selected as classroom subjects. Students were more satisfied with LBL and CBL than PBL and RBL. The majority of students had more than 4 classes per week. The most selected protective measures were hand washing, wearing masks, and wearing gloves. A total of 46.6% students had courses on COVID-19. After training, the students consciously chose to wear face masks and protective clothing.Conclusions Online dental teaching practices were effective during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students preferred LBL and CBL and were satisfied with the classes. Courses on COVID-19 helped students understand how to prevent COVID-19 in dental clinics.

Perspective of Undergraduate Students on Virtual Teaching in Medical Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-83
Author(s):  
Kabita Hada Batajoo ◽  
Sneha Pradhanaga ◽  
Trishna Shrestha ◽  
Manjita Bajracharya ◽  
Bindu K.C. Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Education System ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Alternative Mode ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Virtual Teaching

Introduction: Global pandemic of Novel corona virus (Covid 19) has become a public health emergency with multidimensional effect including education system. World has implemented physical distancing by “lockdown” strategy leading to disruption of normal routines of academic institutions. Medical students are bound to adapt web based online education system however; virtual teaching has both opportunities as well as challenges that needs to be explored for better medical education ahead. Methods: This is an observational cross sectional survey conducted on 9th batch MBBS 4th year students of KIST medical college and teaching hospital. The online survey was done by google form via emails and responses were complied on Microsoft database Excel program. Result: Out of 93 students 88 (95.44%) responded comprising 63.6% female and 36.4% male. Among them 54.5% were from within the valley whereas 45.5% were from outside the valley. 26.1% found virtual teaching was very effective with several opportunities however 58% thought online classes were slightly effective. 65.9% found 45min duration is appropriate per session. Conclusion: During the Covid pandemic, virtual online teaching has been alternative mode for continuity of medical education which can be attended from safe environment of home with proper utilization of time.

scholarly journals Study on the effectiveness of online classes for undergraduate medical and dental students of Gandaki Medical College during COVID 19 pandemic period in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Sapna Laxmi Tuladhar ◽  
Dilesh Pradhan ◽  
Umesh Parajuli ◽  
Pratik Manandhar ◽  
Nuwadatta Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Academic Program ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Medical And Dental Students

Introduction: Pandemic situation of COVID 19 had an impact on medical education globally leading to cancellation of lectures, laboratory exercises, clinical postings and exams. To continue with the academic program, the online classes are started in different academic streams in large scale. This came with challenges and new learning opportunities for medical students and potential to adopt some changes. The objective of this study is to find out the effectiveness of online classes for medical and dental students of Gandaki Medical College (GMC) during COVID 19 pandemic period in Nepal with questionnaire based survey distributed to the students attending the online classes. Materials and Method: This is a descriptive cross sectional questionnaire based online survey. The questionnaires were distributed to the undergraduate medical and dental students of GMC, Pokhara, Nepal. Result: Amongst the students who responded, majority 205 (98.1%) were attending online classes. The device used by most of the student to attend the classes was smart phone 156 (74.6%). The strength of internet of the students was good in 41 (19.6%) and satisfactory in 99 (47.40%). The internet was disturbed by electricity cut down as responded by 66(31.6%) students. Almost 140 (67%) of the respondents rated the online classes were interactive and 124(59.33%) rated the classes were not disturbing. Despite the classes being interactive and non-disturbing, 162(77.51%) of respondents rated that the online classes were not effective. The online classes with one to 51 number of students showed good interactions as compared to classes with 51 to 100 number of students (p<0.01). There was no differences seen in the effectiveness in online classes between these medical and dental students (p=0.414). Conclusion: Good numbers of students had participated in online classes in medical and dental streams at GMC. The students faced problems in internet connectivity due to electricity cut down. The online classes were not that effective as class room classes. In country like Nepal, various factors affecting the online education should be looked upon to make the online learning effective.

scholarly journals Self-Reported Effectiveness of e-Learning Classes during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nation-Wide Survey of Pakistani Undergraduate Dentistry Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S34-S43
Author(s):  
Huma Sarwar ◽  
Hira Akhtar ◽  
Meshal Muhammad Naeem ◽  
Javeria Ali Khan ◽  
Khadija Waraich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Level Of Training ◽  
Nation Wide Survey

Abstract Objectives The main aim of this study was to determine the undergraduate dental students’ self-reported effectiveness of online classes offered by various dental institutes of Pakistan. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey. A pretested and validated questionnaire comprising of 31 questions was circulated among dental students. The study participants were inquired about the perceived level of accessibility of resources and the effectiveness of online teaching. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 24. Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis test were used for statistical analysis at p ≤0.05. Results A total of 1,207 students from all over Pakistan responded. The majority of students was dissatisfied with the institutional learning management system and quality of learning resources available. Students were also dissatisfied with the level of training of teachers for online lectures. The worst rating was reported for questions related to the effectiveness of online classes (average rating: 3.83 and 3.781/5). First-year students reported poor interaction with teachers (p < 0.001) and strongly disagreed with the effectiveness of online classes (mean rating: 4.14 ± 0.935). Conclusions The results from the present survey showed that dental students of Pakistan unanimously voiced dissatisfaction toward various elements of online teaching sessions. Findings from this survey will aid the academic institutes to establish proficient learning platforms focused on improving students` learning experience.

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