• Journal of dental hygiene science
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.233-240
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• 2022

Background: In modern society, rapid changes in the medical environment have required medical staff to access various information and be competent in active and effective problem-solving through collegial interactions. In line with these changes, universities are aiming to connect education. This study aimed to provide basic data of connected-convergence education by survey the awareness and needs of college students in health-related fields. Methods: This study included 122 college students from the health field. A survey regarding "the awareness and need of connected-convergence education" was conducted and general characteristics of the participants were collected from June to July 2022. Results: The awareness of connected-convergence education was low at 19.7%, but the intention to participate was high at 74.6%. Subject requirements were 18.0% for medical psychology, 13.5% for communication and counseling, 13.5% for medical artificial intelligence technology convergence, and 10.4% for sports health management. In the group showing high satisfaction with the major curriculum, the demand for connected education was also high. For efficient operation, it was investigated that it was necessary to secure specialized training courses, recognition of liberal arts credits, the right to register for courses equal to those of major students, and secure dedicated classrooms. Conclusion: Although the awareness and experience of connected-convergence education among the participants were low, the intention to participate was high. As such a plan to revitalize the university curriculum was required. It is timely to discuss the nurturing of convergence-type talents and multidisciplinary thinking skills. It is meaningful to provide basic data necessary for connected-convergence education in health-related fields at university. Universities should strive to enhance job competency in the health field by providing connected-convergence education based on student demands.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.291-300
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• 2021

Objectives: This study aimed to develop human rights indicators through reliability and validity tests in order to measure the human rights situation of dental hygiene students who experience clinical practice at dental clincs. Methods: The basic framework of questions was constructed through literature review. Nine experts were tested for validity of the contents of the experts twice. The main survey was conducted on 121 students in the 3rd and 4th grade who were enrolled in the department of dental hygiene located in Seoul, Gyeonggi and Gangwon-do. Validity was tested through exploratory factor analysis, and reliability was tested through internal reliability coefficient and test-retest method. Results: The cronbach's α value was 0.734, and the Kappa coefficient was 0.584. The result of the reliability and validity test was composed of 11 questions and 3 factors. Conclusions: During the practice of a dental institution, the validity and reliability of the indicators that can grasp the human rights status of dental hygiene students were tested. It is expected that the indicators of this study will be provided an opportunity to understand the human rights situation of dental hygiene students and to improve problems such as human rights violations.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.12 no.12
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• pp.139-144
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• 2021

This study was conducted to investigate practice rate of dental hygiene assessment and to understand the performance ratio according to hospital type. A questionnaire survey was conducted on 195 dental hygienists, and the dental hygiene assessment items examined were 6 types of dental history, medical history, vital signs measurement, extraoral examination, intraoral soft tissue examination, andtissue examination. As a result of the study, the item with the highest percentage of performers was 92.8% of dental history, and the lowest item was extraoral examination 57.9%. And, dental clinics were higher than dental hospitals and university hospitals in all dental hygiene assessment categories, and in particular, performance rates of extraoral examination and intraoral soft tissue examination were higher in dental clinics. Considering the overall high rate of dental hygiene assessment through this study, it is necessary to discuss the legal work of dental hygienists and to reflect the insurance fee.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.79-89
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• 2024

Objectives: This was carried out to develop an integrated care convergence curriculum. Methods: An online survey was conducted on 312 public health college students, and frequency analysis, t-test, ANOVA, and chi-square test were conducted. Results: Awareness of convergence education (2.55) and experience of convergence education (10.3%) were low, but those with education experience had high awareness of integrated care and convergence education (p<0.001). The need for education (3.07) and manpower training (3.14) were both high, and the preferred training content was first aid (3.57). Conclusions: Additional research is needed on the development of integrated care convergence curriculum.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.9 no.10
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• pp.383-391
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• 2018

The Purpose of this study was to convergence factors which affect the subject of basic dental hygienics in some dental hygiene students. The questionnaire was conducted in 450 dental hygiene students who had completed clinical practice. The level of self-confidence of the students was significantly higher if the level of satisfaction with the subject of basic dental hygienics was higher (r=0.365). Also, the level of self-confidence was significantly higher if the satisfaction with the major was higher (r=0.320) and the level of satisfaction with the major was significantly higher if the level of satisfaction with the subject of basic dental hygienics was higher (r=0.314). This study is expected to be used as a basic material for the development of systematic and convergence programs related with basic dental hygiene in connection with clinical practice.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.10 no.6
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• pp.411-416
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• 2019

This study was to investigate the supporting about knowledge, attitudes and service requirements of dental hygiene students on dementia. According to a survey of 200 students in some local dental hygiene, there were positive correlations between attitude and service requirements(r=.59 p=.000) about dementia. The factors of convergence on service requirements for dementia have been shown to be significant in attitude. Therefore, training content and courses are needed to instill diverse service content and positive attitude about dementia for dental hygiene students to provide.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.45-51
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• 2020

Dental hygienists students are required to be able to interact and maintain relationships with dentists and patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the relations affecting interpersonal competence of some dental hygiene students, and to provide the necessary data for nurturing competent dental hygienists. The survey was conducted on 293 dental hygiene students in M university. The level of significance was .05 and the statistical program was SPSS win 25.0. As a result of interpersonal competence according to general characteristics and interpersonal characteristics, significant results were found in the degree of human relations and new environmental adaptability. As a result of correlation analysis between subvariables of interpersonal competence, all showed significant positive correlation. Factors affecting interpersonal competence showed significant positive effects on the degree of human relationship(p=.019) and the new environmental adaptability(p=.001). Interpersonal competence are important in the clinic. Therefore, a convergent analysis of the factors influencing is required.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.10 no.7
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• pp.87-92
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• 2019

This study was to investigate the convergence relationship of self-esteem, empathy ability and interpersonal relationship ability of 351 dental hygiene students in Jeollabuk-do area. The data were analyzed using SPSS software program 22.0. In case of interpersonal relationship ability, there were significantly different means with health state(p=0.005) and major satisfaction(p=0.004). Self-esteem, empathy ability and interpersonal relationship ability was positive correlated(r=0.600, p<0.01). The factors influencing interpersonal relationship ability were self-esteem and empathy ability(p<0.001). The explanatory power of the study was 38.0%. It is necessary to develop a dental hygiene education program for improving self-esteem, empathy ability and interpersonal relationship ability.

• Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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• v.9 no.9
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• pp.237-244
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• 2019

This study aimed to investigate the effects of motive of use, stress and interpersonal satisfaction on smartphone overdependence in dental hygiene undergraduates. A questionnaire survey was conducted on 216 dental hygiene students in colleges in Dajeon and Chungnam regions. The results showed that motive of use(3-4hours/>4hours)(${\beta}=-0.178$), weekday usage (<3hours/3-4hours)(${\beta}=0.163$), and weekday usage (${\beta}=0.196$) had a high impact on smartphone overdependence in dental hygiene students. Weekday usage dummy 1 was the factor with the greatest impact, with an explanatory power of 25.6%. Additional studies on various factors that affect smartphone overdependence as well as education programs for preventing smartphone overdependence in dental hygiene students are needed.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.20 no.5
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• pp.717-731
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to develop applicable standards for clinical dental hygiene practice in Korea and to evaluate their validity. Methods: Based on the standards for clinical dental hygiene practice developed in the United States and Canada, the standards were adapted to be applicable in Korea. The validity of the standards was evaluated by a self-writing questionnaire among 14 professors and 10 clinicians using a developed tool for evaluating the standards. A focus group interview was additionally conducted for clinicians to increase the validity of the standards. Descriptive statistics and Mann-Whitney test were performed using SPSS 25.0. To analyze the content of the focus group interviews, content analysis was conducted. Results: The standards for clinical dental hygiene practice consisted of five elements of professionalism for dental hygienists and a total of 28 items to perform the five stages of dental hygiene process of care (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) and included conceptual meaning, clinical significance, and application methods with examples for each item. Conclusions: The standards for clinical dental hygiene practice developed in this study could contribute to standardizing dental clinical practices provided by dental hygienists. It is necessary to consistently improve the standards that are highly practical, to prevent oral diseases and maintain oral health of the public, based on the results of this validity evaluation.