ArticleBMC medical education2025
The evaluation of declarative and objective knowledge of first aid for dental traumatic injuries among medical students: development and validation of a competency assessment tool.
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backgroundDental injuries are among the most prevalent types of injuries in the oral cavity, particularly in children and adolescents. The effectiveness of treatment largely hinges on the provision of appropriate first aid, often administered prior to consulting a dentist. Consequently, understanding the correct procedures in such scenarios should be an essential component of medical students' education.
objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge that medical students possess concerning first aid for dental injuries, analyze the correlation between self-assessment and actual knowledge, and develop an original tool for the objective assessment of theoretical knowledge in addressing post-traumatic dental injuries-the Traumatic Dental Injuries-Knowledge Index (TDI-KNOW Index). MATERIALS AND
methodsThe study initially involved 291 medical students in their fourth to sixth years of Poznan University of Medical Sciences; after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 290 students were included in the final analysis. An anonymous questionnaire was administered, which included a self-assessment question and 21 closed-ended questions pertaining to first aid in dental traumatology. The TDI-KNOW Index was calculated based on the students' scores.
resultsThe average TDI-KNOW Index score was 63.56%. A low level of knowledge (0-49%) was identified in 7.24% of students, a medium level (50-79%) in 82.76%, and a high level (80-100%) in 10.00%. The differences observed between the various years of study were statistically significant. However, no significant correlation was found between self-assessment and the TDI-KNOW Index for the overall group. A significant correlation was noted only among sixth-year students. Those who participated in classes on dental injuries had an average score of 66.51%, while those who did not participated scored 63.14%, although this difference was not statistically significant.
conclusionsThe findings indicate that the level of knowledge regarding dental trauma management among medical students is inadequate. The TDI-KNOW Index can serve as a valuable tool for assessing theoretical competencies and planning educational initiatives. It is essential to incorporate structured content on dental traumatology into the curriculum, utilizing active learning methods.
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