ArticleJournal of dental sciences2026
Development and evaluation of a dental hygiene education program using scenario-based simulation method.
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Background/purpose: Scenario-based simulation education has been increasingly used in health professions to enhance clinical competence. However, its application in dental hygiene education remains limited. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a scenario-based simulation program focusing on oral care for elderly patients with systemic diseases to foster clinical skills. Materials and methods: Participants were four fourth-year students and ten graduates from a dental hygiene course who completed a two-day session: the initial session and a follow-up session three months later. During the initial session, participants conducted the first practice, followed by debriefing and a second practice. Clinical skills were evaluated using an original 25-item checklist (maximum score: 47 points). Self-confidence was assessed using a 12-item questionnaire rated on a 10-point Likert scale at four time points: before and after each session. Changes in skills and confidence throughout the program were statistically analyzed. Results: The median (interquartile range: IQR) total score of clinical skills significantly increased from 26.0 (24.0-28.3) at the first practice to 38.5 (35.8-40.3) at the second ( Conclusion: Scenario-based simulation education significantly enhanced clinical skills and confidence in oral care for elderly patients with systemic diseases, suggesting its educational value in dental hygiene education.
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