Perception of Clinical Learning Experience: Dental Student Voices
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Dental students view clinical training as a challenging journey requiring resilience. Utilizing arts-based methods can enhance dental education and support professional growth.
Area Of Science
- Medical Education
- Dental Education
- Qualitative Research
Background
- Exploring dental students' perceptions of clinical learning is crucial for improving teaching methodologies.
- Similes and metaphors offer unique insights into the student experience.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate dental students' perceptions of their clinical learning experiences.
- To identify areas for enhancement in clinical dental teaching through student-generated metaphors.
Main Methods
- A qualitative study involving 69 dental students from Toulouse University Hospital Centre.
- Online survey administered from February to April 2023, using the prompt 'To be a clinical dental student in 2023 is…'.
- Thematic analysis of free-text responses to identify key themes.
Main Results
- Students described clinical studies as a demanding journey necessitating adaptability and endurance.
- The clinical environment was often perceived as hostile, and development as a battle.
- Despite challenges, students viewed the experience as a valuable investment for future patient care.
Conclusions
- Dental students' perspectives are vital for refining clinical learning environments.
- Incorporating arts-based approaches, such as metaphors, can aid in diagnosing educational issues and fostering emotional expression.
- Increased student feedback opportunities can positively impact professional development in dental courses.
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