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ArticleBMC medical education2025

Impact of a multifaceted continuing education program on occupational stress and professional capabilities in dental hygienists: a longitudinal study.

Yuko Kurawaki, Reiko Aimi, Keiko Misumi, Atsue Matsumoto, Mizuki Mitsui, Mayuka Asaeda, Rumi Nishimura, Toshinobu Takemoto, Mariko Naito

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Yuko KurawakiDental Hygienist Education and Training Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Reiko AimiDental Hygienist Education and Training Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Keiko MisumiDental Hygienist Education and Training Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Atsue MatsumotoDepartment of Oral Epidemiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Mizuki MitsuiDepartment of Oral Epidemiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Mayuka AsaedaDepartment of Oral Epidemiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Rumi NishimuraDepartment of Oral Epidemiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Toshinobu TakemotoDepartment of Oral Health Management, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Mariko NaitoDepartment of Oral Epidemiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan. naitom@hiroshima-u.ac.jp.

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Abstract

backgroundAs preventive dentistry gains increasing importance in dental care, the role of dental hygienists has expanded. Alongside this growth, occupational stress has emerged as a significant challenge. We aimed to longitudinally evaluate the impact of a training program on the occupational stress levels of dental hygienists.

methodsA total of 141 dental hygienists participated in a training program between September 2019 and March 2021. Among them, 53 currently employed individuals were included in the analysis. Assessments were conducted at four time points: before training, immediately after completing the training, 3 months post-training, and 1 year post-training. Evaluations included self-assessment of knowledge and skill levels, as well as the Brief Job Stress Questionnaire.

resultsSignificant improvements in levels of "knowledge" and "technical skills" were observed immediately after training and maintained for up to 3 months. These improvements were also associated with increased "job control" and decreased "anxiety" levels. However, at the 1-year follow-up, increases were noted in "anger-irritability," "fatigue," "anxiety," and "depression." Among participants who completed clinical practice training, "fatigue" and "anxiety" decreased immediately after training. However, "interpersonal conflict" increased after 1 year.

conclusionsWhile the training program effectively reduced occupational stress in the short term, maintaining its long-term effects proved challenging. Addressing occupational stress among dental hygienists requires improvements in working conditions, continuous professional development, and the establishment of regular training and follow-up systems.

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Dental HygienistsEducation, ContinuingOccupational StressAdultClinical CompetenceFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesAnxietyContinuing educationDental hygienistsLongitudinal studyOccupational stress

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PMID41146127
PMCPMC12557917

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