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Investigating the impact of the debate teaching-learning method on the development of skills and abilities of dental students

Protocol summary

Study aim
Determining the impact of the debate teaching-learning method on the development of dental students' skills and abilities
Design
Randomized trial of pretest, post-test, without control group design for 62 dental students
Settings and conduct
This study is conducted in the Faculty of Dentistry of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. All students who have community oral health 2 (practical) course in the first half of the academic year 2022-2023 included in the study. Before the intervention, the students randomly divided into 7 groups of 8-10 people. A specific topic was assigned to each group. The topics are: fluoride application in dentistry, amalgam in dental restorations, antibiotics in dentistry, dental treatments in pregnancy, e-cigarettes, use and non-use of fissure sealants in dentistry, emphasis on performing hygienic behaviors or impact on Social determinant of oral health. These topics were chosen because there are some vague on their application in dentistry. The intervention is the implementation of debate method on given topics. The debate process consists of 3 main areas: 1) preliminary preparation 2) debate 3) evaluation and feedback.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Students who have community oral health 2 (practical)course in the first half of the academic year 2022-2023, student's consent to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria: A student who worked on a thesis or a study related to the topic assigned to him/her.
Intervention groups
Implementing the teaching-learning method of debate on the development of skills and abilities of dental students
Main outcome variables
Knowledge, students' perceptions of their skills and their level of skills (critical thinking, rhetoric, reasoning, interpretation and analysis of information, finding and using scientific databases, analysis and evaluation of evidence), student satisfaction

General information

Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20141128020129N3
Registration date: 2022-11-21, 1401/08/30
Registration timing: registered_while_recruiting

Last update: 2022-11-21, 1401/08/30
Update count: 0
Registration date
2022-11-21, 1401/08/30
Registrant information
Name
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 81 3838 0511
Email address
s.shirahmadi@umsha.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2022-10-24, 1401/08/02
Expected recruitment end date
2023-02-19, 1401/11/30
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
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Scientific title
Investigating the impact of the debate teaching-learning method on the development of skills and abilities of dental students
Public title
Investigating the effect of the debate teaching method on the skills and abilities of dental students
Purpose
Education/Guidance
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
All students who have community oral health 2 (practical) in the first half of the academic year 2022-2023 student's consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria:
Students who have done research or thesis in the assigned topic.
Age
No age limit
Gender
Both
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size: 62
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
N/A
Randomization description
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Single
Other design features

Secondary Ids

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Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
The Ethics Committee of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences
Street address
4th floor, Headquarters of the University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Fahmideh St., PaJuhesh square
City
Hamadan
Province
Hamadan
Postal code
6517838636
Approval date
2022-10-22, 1401/07/30
Ethics committee reference number
IR.UMSHA.REC.1401.644

Health conditions studied

1

Description of health condition studied
Knowledge, students' perceptions of their skills and level of skills (critical thinking, rhetoric, reasoning, interpretation and analysis of information, finding and using scientific databases, analysis and evaluation of evidence) and the level of students' satisfaction
ICD-10 code
ICD-10 code description

Primary outcomes

1

Description
level of knowledge
Timepoint
Before the start of the study, immediately after the end of the intervention
Method of measurement
Standard questionnaire

2

Description
The level of critical thinking skills
Timepoint
During the debate
Method of measurement
Check list

3

Description
Level of rhetorical
Timepoint
During the debate
Method of measurement
Check list

4

Description
The level of Reasoning
Timepoint
During the debate
Method of measurement
Check list

5

Description
The level of interpretation and analysis of information
Timepoint
During the debate
Method of measurement
Check list

6

Description
The level of ability to find and use scientific databases
Timepoint
During the debate
Method of measurement
Check list

7

Description
The level of ability to analyze and evaluation of the evidence
Timepoint
During the debate
Method of measurement
Check list

8

Description
The level of satisfaction
Timepoint
Immediately after the end of the intervention
Method of measurement
Standard questionnaire

9

Description
Students' perceptions of their abilities
Timepoint
Before the start of the study, immediately after the end of the intervention
Method of measurement
Standard questionnaire

Secondary outcomes

empty

Intervention groups

1

Description
Intervention group: The intervention consists of the implementation of debate by students in groups. Before starting the intervention, the students randomly divided into 7 groups of 8-10 and a specific topic was assigned to each group (fluoride application in dentistry, amalgam usage in dental restorations, antibiotics in dentistry, dental treatments in pregnant women, e-cigarettes and oral health, the use and non-use of fissure sealant, emphasize on performing health behaviors or influencing social factors affecting oral health). The debate process includes 3 main areas: 1) preliminary preparation, 2) debate, 3) evaluation and feedback. 1) Preparation: a) Each group randomly divides into two smaller groups of 4 or 5 people and the same topic gives to pair groups. First, before research on the assigned topic, higher-order cognitive skills of the students will be assessed by controversial hypothesis in the form of a case. Also, students should complete perception of skills pretest questionnaires. Students have one week to get general information based on the hypothesis and their topics. All the students in a group should research some evidence both for and against the topic. b) In the next session, each group will be assigned a position (for or against) on the controversial subject in order to study deeply and present persuasive arguments. 2) Implementation of the debate: The debate takes place in the classroom around a U-shaped table based on the method of the structured debate. Its duration is 20-25 minutes and 5 minutes for the final argument. Simultaneously with the implementation of the debate, a panel of judges (module provider teaching staff and students) evaluates the performance of the debaters based on a checklist. Faculty members act as supervisors and guide the students in the processes of debate. 3) Evaluation and feedback:The teachers give their opinions to the students about the preparation process and the discussion itself. Finally, students should complete higher-order cognitive skills, perception of skills and satisfaction post test questionnaires.
Category
Other

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
School of Dentistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
Full name of responsible person
Ebrahim Yarmohammadi
Street address
School of Dentistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Fahmideh St., PaJuhesh square
City
Hamadan
Province
Hamadan
Postal code
۶۵۱۷۸۳۸۷۳۶
Phone
+98 81 3838 1059
Email
Webda@umsha.ac.ir

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Reza Shokoohi
Street address
4th floor, Headquarters of the University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Fahmideh St., PaJuhesh square
City
Hamadan
Province
Hamadan
Postal code
6517838636
Phone
+98 81 3131 4058
Email
Info.research@umsha.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Samane Shirahmadi
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Health Promotion
Street address
Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Fahmideh St., PaJuhesh square
City
Hamadan
Province
Hamadan
Postal code
۶۵۱۷۸۳۸۷۳۶
Phone
+98 81 3838 1059
Fax
Email
s.shirahmadi@umsha.ac.ir

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Marjaneh Meschi
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Dentistry
Street address
Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Fahmideh St., PaJuhesh square
City
Hamadan
Province
Hamadan
Postal code
۶۵۱۷۸۳۸۷۳۶
Phone
+98 81 3826 9356
Fax
Email
marjanehmeschi@yahoo.com

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Samane Shirahmadi
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Health Promotion
Street address
Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Fahmideh St., PaJuhesh square
City
Hamadan
Province
Hamadan
Postal code
۶۵۱۷۸۳۸۷۳۶
Phone
+98 81 3838 1059
Fax
Email
s.shirahmadi@umsha.ac.ir

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Title and more details about the data/document
All data is potentially shareable after de-identifying individuals
When the data will become available and for how long
The access period starts 1 months after the results are published
To whom data/document is available
The data will be available only to researchers working in academic and scientific institutions
Under which criteria data/document could be used
People who intend to use the study data for review articles and meta-analysis
From where data/document is obtainable
Samane Shirahmadi emails
What processes are involved for a request to access data/document
After checking the requester's email by Samane Shirahamdi, if the conditions are met, the data will be sent to them 3 days later.
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