Factors Affecting Clinical Competence of Dental Hygienists / 치위생과학회지
Journal of Dental Hygiene Science
;
(6): 331-338, 2016.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-654931
ABSTRACT
This study sought to examine the factors influencing clinical competence of dental hygienists. A survey on burnout, critical thinking tendency, self-esteem, self-leadership, professional self-concept and clinical competence was conducted with 254 dental hygienists using self-administered questionnaires. Correlation analysis was performed between study variables, and linear regression analysis identified factors influencing clinical competence. To determine a causal relationship among these factors, a path analysis was conducted at the 0.05 level of significance. Relationships among research variables showed significant positive correlations (p<0.01). Self-esteem, self-leadership, and professional self-concept were found to influence clinical competence (p<0.01). A causal relationship was also found among variables influencing clinical competence. Burnout and critical thinking had an indirect effect, whereas self-esteem, professional self-concept, and self-leadership had both direct and indirect effects. In conclusion, important factors influencing clinical competence of dental hygienists include self-esteem, self-leadership, and professional self-concept. Based on these findings, programs to enhance clinical competence of dental hygienists should be developed.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Thinking
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Linear Models
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Clinical Competence
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Dental Hygienists
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Dental Hygiene Science
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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