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Development and Validation of a Teaching Module for Prescription Writing for Dental Students: A Randomized Controlled
Praveen Jodalli1, Gagan Bajaj2, John H V Gilbert3,4,5,6
1Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Dental Education
|March 3, 2025
Summary
A new teaching module significantly improved dental students' prescription writing skills, especially for patients with complex medical conditions. This addresses a critical gap in dental education for better patient care.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Pharmacology
- Interprofessional Education
Background:
- Dental students require advanced prescription writing skills for patients with complex medical comorbidities.
- Current dental curricula often lack sufficient emphasis on this critical skill.
- Effective prescription writing is vital for safe and optimal patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate an innovative teaching module to enhance prescription writing skills.
- To focus specifically on managing patients with medical comorbidities.
- To improve dental students' competence in prescribing medications.
Main Methods:
- Phase 1: Developed an interprofessional education (IPE) teaching module covering comorbidities, drug interactions, and best practices. Validated content using the item-content validity index (I-CVI).
- Phase 2: Conducted a randomized controlled trial with 48 dental students to test the module's efficacy.
Main Results:
- Eight prescription writing items were validated with an I-CVI of ≥0.8 for relevance and structure.
- The intervention group, utilizing the teaching module, demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in prescription writing skills compared to the control group.
Conclusions:
- Implementing a targeted teaching module can substantially enhance dental students' prescription writing abilities.
- This module is effective in preparing dentists to manage patients with medical comorbidities.
- Improving prescription writing skills is crucial for advancing dental practice and patient safety.
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