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Time involvement in journal reading and a suggested facilitation.
1Dental School, University, Dundee, Scotland.
Medical Teacher
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Keeping up with dental advancements through professional journals requires significant time for clinicians. This study quantifies that time commitment and proposes strategies to manage it effectively.
Area of Science:
- Continuing Dental Education
- Professional Journal Reading
Background:
- Professional journal reading is crucial for staying updated in dentistry.
- Clinicians recognize the necessity of dedicated time for journal review.
- The actual time investment for thorough reading is often underestimated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the time commitment for general dental practitioners and academic teachers reading professional journals.
- To propose a practical strategy for managing the time spent on journal perusal.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative analysis of time required for conscientious journal reading.
- Development of a time-management strategy for dental professionals.
Main Results:
- The study provides data on the expected time utilization for journal reading.
- A practical approach is suggested to mitigate the time burden.
Conclusions:
- Thorough journal reading is time-intensive for dental professionals.
- A strategic approach can help balance continuing education needs with clinical practice.