Evaluation of the Simodont training system in general dentistry residency training using Mini-CEX+DOPS
10.3760/cma.j.cn116021-20241022-01986
- VernacularTitle:Mini-CEX+DOPS评价Simodont培训系统在口腔全科住院医师培养中的运用研究
- Author:
Yang YANG
1
;
Ya WANG
;
Qinghua ZHENG
;
Chengge HUA
;
Bo HUANG
Author Information
1. 口腔疾病防治全国重点实验室 国家口腔医学中心 国家口腔疾病临床医学研究中心 四川大学华西口腔医院全科，成都 610041
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Simodont;
Digital virtual simulation system;
General dentistry residency training;
Mini-clinical evaluation exercise;
Direct observation of procedural ski
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research
2025;24(9):1164-1170
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate the application value of mini-clinical evaluation exercise-direct observation of procedural skills (Mini-CEX-DOPS) in the assessment of the Simodont digital virtual simulation training system in general dentistry residency training.Methods:A total of 172 general dentistry residents at West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, from January 2023 to December 2024 were enrolled and randomly assigned to two groups using a random number table. The control group received traditional teaching, and the training group received Simodont digital virtual simulation training and traditional teaching. Through clinical treatment of real patients, differences between groups were compared in Mini-CEX+DOPS assessment scores, exit examination scores, and teaching satisfaction. A statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 22.0 software. Categorical data were analyzed using the chi-square test, and inter-group comparisons were performed using the independent-samples t test with a significance level of α=0.05. Results:There were no significant differences in Mini-CEX scores between the two groups at the beginning of residency training at the Department of General Dentistry ( P>0.05). At the end of residency training, the Mini-CEX scores of the training group in clinical consultation, physical examination, and humanistic care were higher than those of the control group ( P<0.05); the comprehensive competency score of the training group was (7.65±0.50), while that of the control group was (6.84±0.43). The comprehensive competency scores of both groups were higher at the end of residency training compared to that at the beginning of residency training ( P<0.05). At the beginning of residency training, there were no significant differences in DOPS assessment scores between the two groups ( P>0.05). At the end of residency training, the DOPS evaluation scores were higher in the training group than in the control group ( P<0.05). The overall operation skill scores for the training and control groups were (7.61±0.45) and (6.90±0.31), respectively. The DOPS scores of both groups were higher at the end of residency training compared to those at the beginning of residency training ( P<0.05). The theoretical evaluation, professional skill, and medical record writing quality scores of the training group were higher than those of the control group ( P<0.05); the professional skill scores of the training and control groups were (86.32±4.12) and (77.39±4.58), respectively. The overall satisfaction of the training group was higher than that of the control group [95.35％(82/86) vs. 70.93％(61/86), P<0.05]. Conclusions:Based on the formative evaluation system of Mini-CEX+DOPS, the Simodont digital virtual simulation training system can improve the training effectiveness, physician satisfaction, teaching quality, and patient satisfaction in general dentistry residency training. This approach has significant application value and promising prospects for broader promotion.
