Development and impact of a clinical instructional video on self-confidence in luxator use amongst dental undergraduates

Objectives

The aim was to develop a clinical instructional video to increase the self-reported confidence levels of dental undergraduates in different aspects of using a luxator.

Methods

Distribution of a questionnaire allowed fourth- and final-year dental students (N = 165) at the University of Leeds to report their confidence in different aspects of luxator use. After the development and distribution of a clinical instructional video, student could evaluate the effectiveness of the video and report their confidence levels through a second questionnaire and focus group interviews. The pre- and post-video questionnaire results were compared using descriptive statistics. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse data collected through focus group interviews.

Results

The response rate of completed questionnaires was 49% pre-video (N = 82) and 29% post-video (N = 49). The mean percentage of students who reported high confidence levels was lower before viewing the video (26.8%) than after (69.4%). The reasons behind reported confidence levels varied for each individual. The video was considered to be highly effective in allowing visualisation of technique and viewed as a valuable resource for revision. Whilst students perceived that the video had a positive impact on their self-confidence, they still expressed need for small-group practical teaching regarding luxators.

Conclusions

The utilisation of a clinical instructional video resource increased the self-reported confidence levels of dental undergraduates in different aspects of using a luxator.