Conduct well-blinded randomized controlled trials of high-fidelity computer-based simulations, including evaluations at behaviour and results levels and of affective-domain outcomes¶

Strategy · All strategies
Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 review), q3 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description¶

The review recommends that future work develop high-fidelity computer-based simulations that simulate actual patient tasks and evaluate them with robust designs such as well-blinded randomized controlled trials, to confirm outcome evaluations in orthodontic education. It further recommends original articles comparing orthodontic treatment simulations adapted for training with those designed specifically for educational purposes, evaluating whether simulations serve as a bridge between classroom settings and clinical practice or a supplement to both, and considering non-English search terms and other databases.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Simulations of actual patient tasks at high fidelity
• Robust study designs such as well-blinded randomized controlled trials

Constraints¶

• The review states it cannot summarize the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment simulations adapted for teaching because their outcome evaluations were not reported

Target Learners¶

• orthodontic residents
• orthodontic postgraduate program educators

Target Learning Goals¶

• psychomotor orthodontic skills
• affective-domain competence such as patient communication
• diagnosis and treatment planning

Claims¶

• Included orthodontic simulation studies evaluated outcomes only at Kirkpatrick reaction and learning levels, never at behaviour or results levels [+W]

Related Strategies¶

• Prioritize rigorous RCTs with retention tests and transfer measures before expanding distance simulation programs
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Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• SIPIYARUK Kawin, KAEWSIRIRAT Prachworrakit, SANTIWONG Peerapong. (2023). Technology-enhanced simulation-based learning in orthodontic education: A scoping review. Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics. https://doi.org/10.1590/2177-6709.28.3.e2321354.oar