Use of virtual simulation for regenerative endodontic training: randomized controlled trial.

IF 2.7 2区医学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

BMC Medical Education Pub Date : 2025-02-17 DOI:10.1186/s12909-025-06808-5

Jia Hu, Xiuqing Wang, Ruonan Chen, Guoying Lu, Ming Zhang, Xiaojing Huang

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to develop an experimental teaching module based on virtual simulation (VS) to facilitate the instruction of undergraduates in regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) and to assess its impact on academic outcomes and students' perceptions.

Methods: A REPs-VS platform with detailed diagnostic thinking, treatment protocol, and outcome evaluation scripts we developed. In total, 123 undergraduates in the fourth year were randomly divided into group A (REPs-VS teaching mode) and group B (traditional teaching mode). The effectiveness was evaluated by theoretical and operational examinations. The perspectives of students were assessed via questionnaires.

Results: The total scores of the theoretical and operational examinations in group A were 82.10 ± 14.50 and 90.65 ± 4.81, respectively, which were significantly higher than the control group. Approximately 98.3% of students in group A agreed that the REPs-VS teaching platform improved their knowledge and skills. Most of the students in both groups unanimously acknowledged that the REPs-VS platform effectively enhanced the course's entertainment value and consequently increased their enthusiasm.

Conclusion: The REPs-VS teaching platform established herein is an innovative and practical tool that can enhance the comprehension of REPs among undergraduate students, providing a more robust foundation for clinical practice.

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BMC Medical Education EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES-

CiteScore

4.90

自引率

11.10%

发文量

795

审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： BMC Medical Education is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in relation to the training of healthcare professionals, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education. The journal has a special focus on curriculum development, evaluations of performance, assessment of training needs and evidence-based medicine.