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Evaluation of a continuing education course on guideline-concordant management of acute dental pain.

Authors :
Polk D
Roy A
Austin B
Cameron F
Isman B
Jacob M
Shah N
Moore P
Source :
BMC oral health [BMC Oral Health] 2024 Nov 07; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 1350. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 07.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the use of a free online continuing education (CE) course that sought to address barriers of capability by training dental team members in the specific recommendations of the American Dental Association (ADA)-endorsed adult guideline for the pharmacologic management of acute dental pain, shared decision-making, and the adoption of the guideline into practice.<br />Methods: In 2022 and 2023, dentists completed an online, asynchronous CE course on the guideline-concordant pharmacologic management of acute dental pain. They completed 11-item knowledge tests before and after completing the course. Total scores on the pre- and post-tests were compared using a t-test.<br />Results: The mean score increased from 7.68 (SD = 1.08) on the pretest to 8.79 (SD = 1.35) on the post-test (t <subscript>(4468)</subscript> = -27.34, p < .01), indicating that dentists gained knowledge from the CE course.<br />Conclusions: We found that the CE course increased knowledge with respect to the guideline recommendations and shared decision-making but not epidemiology or incorporating a guideline into practice. Future studies should evaluate whether the CE course increased guideline-concordant prescribing.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s).)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1472-6831
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMC oral health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39511562
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05137-1