The use of information and communication technology in a Portuguese dental school | Utilização das tecnologias de informação e comunicação numa faculdade de medicina dentária portuguesa

• Type: Article in National Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

sousa dias, v (Author) Other; correia, a (Author) FMDUP; sousa dias, r (Author) Other; esteves, h (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentaria e Cirurgia Maxilofacial

Pages: 81-86

ISSN: 1646-2890

Publisher: Sociedade Portguesa de Estomatologia e Medicina Dentaria

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Scientific classification

FOS: Medical and Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-008-C0F

DOI: 10.1016/j.rpemd.2013.01.003

Abstract (EN): Objectives: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have a crucial role in the dissemination and sharing of knowledge, both for professionals and students. The aim of this study was to evaluate the qualifications of professors and students of a dental school in specific areas of information and communication technologies. Methods: The methodology consisted on a cross sectional observational study (stratified sampling), made with all students and clinical professors of the Integrated Master in Dental Medicine of the Portuguese Catholic University, who received a questionnaire to evaluate the use of information and communication technologies. Results: The results indicate competence «more than adequate» (CN=33.3) in the handling of ICT, with the majority of respondents (66%) claiming to have received «appropriate» training in ICT during their Graduation. Among other results, it was observed that concerning online medical information search, the majority (54.4%) of respondents said that they know how to use Medline®, but would like to learn more. Conclusions: The sample and the educational center analyzed have suitable conditions for implementing ICT in Dental Education. Information and Communication Technologies are considered essential in the future of education and clinical practice in dentistry. © 2012 Sociedade Portuguesa de Estomatologia e Medicina Dentária.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific