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Outcomes assessment in dental hygiene programs.

E B Grimes1

  • 1Department of Dental Hygiene, University of Vermont, Burlington 05405, USA. egrimes@zoo.uvm.edu

Journal of Dental Education
|July 27, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Dental hygiene programs successfully implemented outcomes assessment standards, using data for improvements and accountability. Faculty support was key, though time constraints posed a challenge.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Hygiene Education
  • Accreditation Standards
  • Program Evaluation

Background:

  • The American Dental Association mandated outcomes assessment for dental hygiene programs in 1996.
  • Standard 12 required formal processes to evaluate goal attainment in educational programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine and analyze the implementation process of outcomes assessment in dental hygiene programs.
  • To understand the experiences of program directors with the new accreditation standard.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving interviews with 22 dental hygiene program directors.
  • Exploration of implementation experiences, successes, and challenges.

Main Results:

  • Programs routinely and effectively assess student outcomes.
  • Assessment data are used for program improvement and accountability.
  • Faculty and administrative support were crucial for implementation, while time constraints were a barrier.

Conclusions:

  • Dental hygiene programs have successfully integrated outcomes assessment.
  • This process facilitates program enhancement and demonstrates accountability.
  • Leveraging outcomes data can secure funding for program development.

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