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Perception of Virtual Learning among Dental Residents and Faculty during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Version 1 : Received: 15 May 2024 / Approved: 16 May 2024 / Online: 16 May 2024 (10:51:21 CEST)
Version 2 : Received: 16 May 2024 / Approved: 17 May 2024 / Online: 17 May 2024 (04:27:17 CEST)

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Cui, S.; Kar, K.S.; Vasani, S.; Al Jallad, N.; Sanders, M.R.; Cacciato, R.; Wu, T.T.; Xiao, J.; Malmstrom, H. Perception of Virtual Education Learning among Dental Residents and Faculty during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. Dent. J. 2024, 12, 231. Cui, S.; Kar, K.S.; Vasani, S.; Al Jallad, N.; Sanders, M.R.; Cacciato, R.; Wu, T.T.; Xiao, J.; Malmstrom, H. Perception of Virtual Education Learning among Dental Residents and Faculty during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. Dent. J. 2024, 12, 231.

Abstract

Objectives: Aim to assess the perceptions of virtual learning among dental residents and faculty and employ Regulatory Focus Theory (RFT) to understand the impact of motivational orientations on virtual learning during COVID pandemic. Methods: 46 dental residents and 10 faculty in Upstate New York participated in the study (June -August 2021). Questionnaires were used to collect demographics, perceptions of virtual learning, burnout, and RFT types (promotion and prevention focus). Multiple regression analyses were used to examine factors associated with perceptions of virtual learning and burnout. Results: Overall, 70% of residents and 44% of faculty found virtual learning effective. Younger residents with less experience preferred virtual learning more than their older, experienced peers. Residents trained outside the U.S. and Canada favored in-person learning more than those trained within. Furthermore, residents with a higher promotion focus score found virtual learning more interactive for didactic courses. Additionally, 52% of residents experienced burnout, with a higher incidence among females (p=0.044). Conclusions: Virtual learning is well-received by dental residents and faculty, with potential for continued use post-pandemic. Future efforts should focus on creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment that meets the motivational and well-being needs of dental residents and faculty.

Keywords

dental education; distance education; dental residents and faculty; regulatory focus theory; burnout; covid-19

Subject

Public Health and Healthcare, Other

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