- European Journal of Research in Dentistry
- Cilt: 7 Sayı: 3
- Interprofessional Approaches in Research Planning Training: Multidisciplinary Perspective in Oral an...
Interprofessional Approaches in Research Planning Training: Multidisciplinary Perspective in Oral and Dental Health
Authors : Ferit Bayram, Cansu Şahin, Güleren Sabuncular, Zehra Margot Çelik, Ayşe Hümeyra Islamoğlu, Şule Aktaç, Ahmet Konrot
Pages : 139-146
Doi:10.29228/erd.58
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Publication Date : 2023-12-26
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Objectives: This study evaluates the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary educational intervention in improving the perceptions of interdisciplinary education, research competency, and research anxiety among postgraduate students in various health disciplines. Materials and Methods: A two-day training program, \"Multidisciplinary Approach to Oral and Dental Health\" was conducted, involving educators and postgraduate students from dentistry, speech and language therapy, nutrition and dietetics. The program consisted of four modules, combining didactic training and workshops. Data were collected pre-post-intervention using validated scales: Interdisciplinary Education Perception Scale (IEPS), Research Competency Scale (RCS), and Research Anxiety Scale (RAS). Results: Initially, 30 participants were registered for the study, but the final analysis was conducted on 26 participants. The statistical analysis indicated significant improvements in the post-intervention scores for both the IEPS and the RCS. The average score for IEPS increased from 86.65 before the intervention to 91.04 after (p=.028), and for RCS, it rose from 25.92 to 28.08 (p=.010). However, RAS showed no significant change, with scores averaging 30.85 before and 30.65 after the intervention (p=.710). The positive reception of the program highlighted the value of multidisciplinary learning experiences. Conclusions: The intervention effectively enhanced interdisciplinary education perception and research competency among participants, emphasizing the potential of short-term, structured multidisciplinary programs in postgraduate dental education. While the study focused on a limited duration and specific disciplines, its findings suggest benefits in adopting similar approaches for broader interdisciplinary collaboration and training in oral health education.Keywords : Disiplinlerarası iletişim, diş hekimliği, konuşma terapisi, dietetik, araştırma