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Feasibility and Usability of a Pilot Virtual Simulation-based Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and HPV Vaccination Learning Experience for Pediatric Dental Providers

White, Casey Allyn
http://orcid.org/0009-0007-2300-3617
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1688743509381769

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2023, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Dentistry.
Purpose: The aim of this pre-post design study was to determine the usability and feasibility of a virtual simulation-based learning experience to educate pediatric dental providers regarding human papilloma virus (HPV) and the HPV vaccine. Methods: Sixteen residents at one pediatric dental residency program were recruited. All residents completed a pre-simulation survey to assess their baseline knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward discussing HPV with patients. Participants then completed a telehealth standardized patient encounter where they were tasked with discussing HPV and the HPV vaccine with a teenage patient and their parent. All participants then completed an online learning experience. Following this exercise, participants repeated the same standardized patient encounter and then completed a post-simulation survey to assess changes from baseline. Results: There was a significant difference between pre and post survey responses for eight of eleven questions (p<0.05) and pre and post standardized patient encounter performance for two of twelve vaccine discussion elements (p<0.05). Participants reported increased knowledge regarding discussing HPV and its connection to overall and oral health, as well as increased confidence in discussing common side effects and safety of the vaccine. Participants showed improved performance in communicating the safety and efficacy of the vaccine as well as sharing age-based dosing recommendations. Most participants reported the simulation equipped them with new knowledge and that they plan on applying at least one new thing they learned into their future clinical practice. Conclusions: Standardized patient encounters and virtual learning experiences are an accessible and effective way to increase knowledge regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine that exists among dental trainees and help dental providers feel confident aligning their recommendation for the HPV vaccine with the guidelines set by dental professional organizations.
Homa Amini, DDS, MPH, MS (Advisor)
Janice Townsend, DDS, MS (Committee Member)
Erin Gross, DDS, PhD, MS (Committee Member)
22 p.
Dentistry; Education; Health Education
HPV; Human Papilloma Virus; HPV Vaccine; Vaccine Education; Vaccine; Pediatric Dentistry; Dentistry; Dental; Virtual Learning; Online learning; Education

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  • White, C. A. (2023). Feasibility and Usability of a Pilot Virtual Simulation-based Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and HPV Vaccination Learning Experience for Pediatric Dental Providers [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1688743509381769

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • White, Casey. Feasibility and Usability of a Pilot Virtual Simulation-based Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and HPV Vaccination Learning Experience for Pediatric Dental Providers. 2023. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1688743509381769.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • White, Casey. "Feasibility and Usability of a Pilot Virtual Simulation-based Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and HPV Vaccination Learning Experience for Pediatric Dental Providers." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1688743509381769

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