Al Saud, LM, Mushtaq, F orcid.org/0000-0001-7881-1127, Allsop, MJ orcid.org/0000-0002-7399-0194 et al. (6 more authors) (2017) Feedback and motor skill acquisition using a haptic dental simulator. European Journal of Dental Education, 21 (4). pp. 240-247. ISSN 1396-5883
Abstract
Aim: To investigate the effect of qualitatively different types of pedagogical feedback (FB) on the training, transfer and retention of basic manual dexterity dental skills using a virtual reality (VR) haptic dental simulator. Methods: Sixty-three participants (M = 22.7 years; SD = 3.4 years), with no previous dental training, were randomly allocated to one of three groups (n = 21 each). Group 1 received device-only feedback during the training phase, that is the visual display of the simulator (DFB); Group 2 received verbal feedback from a qualified dental instructor (IFB); and Group 3 received a combination of instructor and device feedback (IDFB). Participants completed four tasks during which feedback was given according to group allocation as well as two skills transfer tests. Skill retention was examined immediately after training, at 1 week and at 1 month post-test. Results: Statistically significant differences were found between the groups in overall performance (P < 0.001) and error (P = 0.006). Post hoc comparisons revealed the IDFB group produced substantially better performance and fewer errors in comparison with DFB and IFB training. This difference translated to improved performance in skill retention and generalisation of knowledge to novel tasks. Conclusion: These data indicate that the acquisition and retention of basic dental motor skills in novice trainees is best optimised through a combination of instructor and visual display (VR)-driven feedback. The results have implications for the utility and implementation of VR haptic technology in dental education.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
---|---|
Authors/Creators: |
|
Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: 'Al Saud, LM , Mushtaq, F, Allsop et al (2016). Feedback and motor skill acquisition using a haptic dental simulator. European Journal of Dental Education. 21(4), pp. 240-247,' which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/eje.12214. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving. |
Keywords: | Skill acquisition; dentistry; undergraduate dental education; virtual reality; feedback; motor learning |
Dates: |
|
Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Institute of Engineering Systems and Design (iESD) (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Dentistry (Leeds) > Restorative Dentistry (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Psychology (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 18 May 2016 10:50 |
Last Modified: | 25 Jan 2018 16:32 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/eje.12214 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:99806 |