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Using evaluation to enhance educational support for dental teams in the UK
Vickie R Firmstone1, Alison D Bullock, Darius Jackson
1School of Education, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom. v.r.firmstone@bham.ac.uk
Journal of Dental Education
|August 4, 2010
Summary
This study analyzed five educational evaluations to improve continuing education for the UK dental team. Key recommendations include clarifying educator roles and tailoring training to team needs for better practice development.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Continuing Professional Development
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Regional deaneries provide educational support for the UK National Health Service (NHS) primary care dental team via tutors.
- Effective continuing education and robust evaluation are crucial for professional development in dentistry.
- Previous literature highlights the importance of structured support systems for dental educators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze five educational evaluations conducted between 2005 and 2008.
- To identify key messages and actionable recommendations for enhancing educational support for the UK dental team.
- To explore the added value of collectively considering evaluation findings for strategic development.
Main Methods:
- Case study design was employed for the evaluations.
- Data collection primarily involved interviews with 51 participants and questionnaires completed by 221 participants.
- Analysis focused on identifying recurring themes and successful strategies from the evaluations.
Main Results:
- Dental educator roles require clarification and strategic management support.
- Continuing education must align with the specific learning needs of diverse dental teams.
- Practice visits are effective for supporting team development plans.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-informed evaluation enhances the effectiveness and funding justification of educational initiatives.
- Collective analysis of evaluation findings offers strategic insights for improving dental education support.
- The identified strategies for enhancing UK dental team education are applicable internationally.
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