Managing Clinic Sessions with No Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Tara L. Newcomb, Jessica Suedbeck, Lauren Eusner, Amber W. Hunt
Primary Institution: Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene, Old Dominion University
Hypothesis
The Student productivity log (SPL) will help manage and document student progress during clinic sessions without patients.
Conclusion
The SPL was effectively used by students and faculty to document a variety of clinical competencies and tasks during no-patient clinic sessions.
Supporting Evidence
- A total of 77 logs were submitted by the class.
- Students completed 79 competencies and 14 simulated practice skills.
- Most tasks completed included competencies and scheduling patients.
Takeaway
Students used a special log to keep track of their work when there were no patients in the clinic, helping them learn and stay on track.
Methodology
Senior dental hygiene students completed a productivity log during no-patient days to document tasks and competencies.
Limitations
Some students did not follow directions for completing the log, and only a few faculty members signed the documents.
Participant Demographics
Senior dental hygiene students.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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