Shanghai Journal of Stomatology ›› 2014, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (5): 634-637.

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Application of role-play simulation in pre-clinical practice of the fourth grade students in department of endodontics

ZHU Lin-lin, QIU Li-hong, QU Liu, XUE Ming, YAN Lu   

  1. Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, China Medical University. Shenyang 110002, Liaoning Province, China
  • Received:2013-11-27 Revised:2014-01-17 Online:2014-10-20 Published:2015-02-04

Abstract: PURPOSE: To apply role- play simulation in pre-clinical practice of the fourth grade students in department of endodontics. METHODS: Thirty-two students were randomly divided into 2 groups, there were 16 students in each group. Students in one group were taught with role-play simulation while the other group with lecture-based learning method. The teaching effect was measured with examination and questionnaire survey. The data was analyzed by using SPSS 17.0 software package. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in basic knowledge, case analysis and oral examination between 2 groups (P>0.05), but there was significant difference in history taking and medical records writing, practical examination and total scores between 2 groups (P<0.05). The role-play simulation was generally approved by both teachers and students in experimental group. CONCLUSIONS: The abilities of the fourth grade students can be developed by role-play simulation in different aspects. Role-play simulation can be applied in pre-clinical practice of the fourth grade students in department of endodontics.

Key words: Role-play simulation, Endodontics, Pre-clinical practice