Perceptions of Dental Faculty and Postgraduate Residents towards Learning Professionalism through DOPS Assessments of Implants: A Descriptive Study

Kumari Kavita

doi:10.55995/j-cpi.2024018

Authors

Kumari Kavita Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55995/j-cpi.2024018

Keywords:

DOPS, WPBA, DENTAL PROFESSIONALISM, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Objective: One of the essential characteristics that define a career is professionalism, which encompasses commitments, actions, standards, and objectives.

Background: The study was aimed to assess the perception of dental faculty and residents towards DOPS as a method to assess professionalism and also the perception of participants towards inclusion of professionalism assessments in the dental curriculum.

Method: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted amongst forty three Prosthodontic postgraduate residents and twenty faculty members from ten different dental colleges in India in the year 2023.Views regarding professionalism were assessed using the Modified Australian Medical Council (AMC) DOPS assessment form. We measured Professionalism score from the DOPS assessments conducted six times within a year of the residents in different dental colleges of India. The resident was evaluated by two different faculty members in order to minimize subjective bias. The scores range from 1 to 5, with 1 representing the least amount of professionalism displayed and 5 representing the best. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics was done using mean score.

Results: DOPS Assessment score of professionalism for Prosthodontic postgraduate residents and feedback from participants, post graduates and faculty at the end of last assessment was considered for conclusion. They showed increase in DOPS score and positive attitude towards dental professionalism. The participants believed that DOPS assessment is an effective way to improve professionalism.

Conclusion: Academic dishonesty may continue with unethical behaviors in professional practice of a healthcare professional. Hence, it becomes vital to address academic dishonesty lapses among oral health sciences students to ensure the future safety of patients and improvement in patient care.

Author Biography

Kumari Kavita, Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

PhD Scholar AKU, Patna, Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Assistant Professor (NSMCH)

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