Citation

McAndrew M, Pierre GC, Kojanis LC. J. Dent. Educ. 2014; 78(8): 1176-1181.

Affiliation

Dr. McAndrew is Clinical Professor and Senior Director of Professional Development, New York University College of Dentistry; Dr. Pierre is an independent research scientist/consultant; and Dr. Kojanis is a resident in oral surgery, New York University College of Dentistry.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, American Association of Dental Schools)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

25086151

Abstract

This pilot study sought to determine whether New York University College of Dentistry's online tutorial on domestic violence is effective for dental students poised to embark on their professional careers. The modular program is based on the RADAR model developed by the Massachusetts Medical Society. RADAR stands for Routinely screen, Ask direct questions, Document findings, Assess patient safety, and Review options and refer as indicated. An objective and validated measure, the Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey (PREMIS), was given pre- and post-tutorial to determine whether it impacted senior dental students' knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors about intimate partner violence. Study participants were twenty-five senior dental students (7 percent of a class of 358) who had not received didactic instruction in domestic violence for over two years. A quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Data analysis indicated statistically significant improvements in composite scale scores on the PREMIS Perceived Preparation, Perceived Knowledge, and Actual Knowledge sections. There was a statistically significant improvement on the self-efficacy and constraint opinion scales. The other six opinion scale scores showed improved but not statistically significant scores. This online tutorial was found to be effective in increasing the participants' perceived preparation, knowledge, and self-efficacy and decreasing perceptions of provider constraints in managing victims of intimate partner violence.

Language: en