Date of Award

12-16-2024

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Health Professions Education

First Advisor

Dr Azam Afzal

Second Advisor

Dr Shanila Sohail

Third Advisor

Dr Amber Sultan

Department

Community Health Sciences

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The proliferation of digital technology is impacting on the training and development of healthcare professionals. The literature on the use of social media in clinical skill acquisition has grown in recent years. This study evaluates the possible impact of social media on skill acquisition of prosthodontists and effects of social media use on health of dental residents. Due to insufficient teaching strategy, poor preparation of residents, lack of digital tools and the use of new technologies, new educational models or platforms are needed to improve clinical skills of the residents. This study sought to determine in what way social media was associated with perceptions of physical health.
METHODOLOGY: A total of 32 residents participated in the study, they were divided into two groups of 16 residents each. Group A was taught by lectures and demonstrations and Group B by pre-selected videos in addition to lectures and demonstrations. DOPS were performed to evaluate their performance in impression recording techniques. This study sought to determine the relationship between use of social media and effects on health.
RESULTS: The results of this study showed that YouTube & Facebook are helpful methods to improve learning and understanding of clinical skills required by prosthetic residents. Higher scores for Group B indicated better performance and improved skills by Group B residents. P value < 0.001 is statistically significant and shows that evidence is strong enough to say that use of social media (YouTube, Facebook) helps improves the skills of prosthodontic dental residents in recording dental impressions.
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the use of social media in dentistry is rapidly increasing. As residents become more aware of the platform’s potential, they can enhance their skills and perform better clinically. Social media interventions can change physical activity and diet-related behaviours, increase in headaches, backaches, modifications to food intake, and changes in eye sight. At the same time, dental school curricula should consider incorporating up-to-date, evidence-based, and peer-reviewed social media content into learning and teaching.

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