The perceptions of undertaking a higher degree alongside orthodontic speciality training: a cross-sectional survey of British Orthodontic Society members.

Autor: Jopson JL; Speciality Registrar in Orthodontics, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS1 2LY, UK. jenjopson@nhs.net., Haworth JA; Academic Clinical Lecturer and Speciality Registrar in Orthodontics, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS1 2LY, UK., Atack NE; Consultant Orthodontist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS1 2LY, UK., Harrison JE; Consultant Orthodontist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5PS, UK., Cobourne MT; Professor of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King´s College London, Floor 27 Tower Wing, Guy´s Campus, London, SE1 9RT, UK., Cunningham SJ; Professor of Orthodontics, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, Eastman Dental Hospital, 256 Gray´s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8LD, UK., Ireland AJ; Professor of Orthodontics, Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS1 2LY, UK.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: British dental journal [Br Dent J] 2021 Nov 23. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Nov 23.
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-021-3617-4
Abstrakt: Introduction In the UK, orthodontic speciality training takes place over three years full-time. In addition to the clinical training, there is an expectation that trainees undertake a higher degree. Currently, there is little evidence regarding the impact of undertaking a higher degree on specialist orthodontists.Aims Investigate UK orthodontists' perceptions of undertaking a higher degree alongside speciality training.Materials and methods A cross-sectional research study involving the distribution of an anonymous, descriptive, online, questionnaire-based survey between May and June 2021 via the British Orthodontic Society. Data were obtained in relation to the impact of undertaking a higher degree on the completion of speciality training, research skills, delivery of patient care and career opportunities.Results In total, 166 questionnaires were completed (approximately 13.3% response rate). Most respondents 'agreed' or 'strongly agreed' that undertaking a higher degree had improved their scientific (77.1%) and critical appraisal skills (80.7%), job prospects (60.2%) and career opportunities (63.9%). Most respondents felt the benefits of the higher degree outweighed the associated costs (65.1%) and was a worthwhile component of training (69.3%).Conclusions Specialist orthodontists place a high value on undertaking a higher degree. The results of this questionnaire should be of importance to stakeholders involved in the development of the orthodontic curriculum.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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