Certainty in Uncertain Times: Dental Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The restrictions concerning social contact due to the COVID-19 pandemic implied a rethinking of teaching methods at universities in general, and for practice-oriented teaching such as dental education in particular. This qualitative study aimed to assess aspects of feelings of certainty and uncertainty during this specific education process, incorporating the perspectives of teaching staff and dental students.

Methods

Qualitative methods based on interviews were used for data collection. Dental students from different academic years (second, third, fourth, and fifth) and teaching staff responsible for the content and implementation of courses within the dental curriculum were recruited. The data analysis was performed by qualitative content analysis.

Results

SUBMITTER: Goetz K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9962035 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature