PRISM: A Novel Visual Instrument to Facilitate Self-Reflection and Learning Progress in Undergraduate Dental Education.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

PRISM (Pictorial Representation of Illness and Self-Measure) is a simple visual tool that has been successfully used as a visual metaphor in medicine. In this pilot study, PRISM was used for the first time to test its potential to support self-reflection and expectations of learning in dental students.

Methods

Dental student volunteers (25 3^rd year, 10 4^th year, and 10 5^th year) participated. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, PRISM interviews were compared with a numerical scale in assessing learning objectives concerning theoretical knowledge, practical skills, interest, and training need in the field of conservative dentistry.

Results

Overall, 71% of total student group stated that they would draw personal c

SUBMITTER: Schmalz G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9398765 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature