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- Kjellgren, Karin I, 1950, et al.
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Lära för att lära och undervisa
- 2005
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In: Utvecklingskonferensen för högre utbildning,16 - 18 November 2005, Karlstad..
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Conference paper (pop. science, debate, etc.)
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- Mattheos, Nikos, et al.
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A virtual classroom for undergraduate periodontology : a pilot study
- 2001
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In: European journal of dental education. - : Wiley. - 1396-5883 .- 1600-0579. ; 5:4, s. 139-47
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The Integrated Distributed Learning Environments or virtual classrooms constitute a new promising structure in education of health care personnel. A virtual classroom was developed aiming to teach periodontology to an international group of 28 dental students using a problem-based learning (PBL) approach. The course was web-based and included synchronous and asynchronous communication, on-line libraries and multimedia material. Students were organised in 4 independent groups and each group was appointed a tutor. The results of the study indicate that one of the most positive effects students experienced was competence in using the computer. They also rated highly the use of multimedia for learning of clinical procedures. It was found that web boards and email were too slow to allow group work in the virtual classroom. Real time communication programs were found to be superior for problem discussion and hypothesis formulation. However, email and the web board played a significant role during certain steps of the PBL method. The students expressed a positive attitude for the combined use of network-based learning and problem-based education. Our present experience suggests that distance learning should be organised with a mixture of different media, allowing communication of knowledge and skills between the resources and the students, as well as cooperation between the students. Computer literacy among teachers and students is limited and should be enhanced. Finally, personal contact between the resource persons and the students before the distant learning course commences helps the learning process.
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- Mattheos, Nikos, et al.
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Distance learning in academic health education
- 2001
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In: European journal of dental education. - : Wiley. - 1396-5883 .- 1600-0579. ; 5:2, s. 67-76
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Distance learning is an apparent alternative to traditional methods in education of health care professionals. Non-interactive distance learning, interactive courses and virtual learning environments exist as three different generations in distance learning, each with unique methodologies, strengths and potential. Different methodologies have been recommended for distance learning, varying from a didactic approach to a problem-based learning procedure. Accreditation, teamwork and personal contact between the tutors and the students during a course provided by distance learning are recommended as motivating factors in order to enhance the effectiveness of the learning. Numerous assessment methods for distance learning courses have been proposed. However, few studies report adequate tests for the effectiveness of the distance-learning environment. Available information indicates that distance learning may significantly decrease the cost of academic health education at all levels. Furthermore, such courses can provide education to students and professionals not accessible by traditional methods. Distance learning applications still lack the support of a solid theoretical framework and are only evaluated to a limited extent. Cases reported so far tend to present enthusiastic results, while more carefully-controlled studies suggest a cautious attitude towards distance learning. There is a vital need for research evidence to identify the factors of importance and variables involved in distance learning. The effectiveness of distance learning courses, especially in relation to traditional teaching methods, must therefore be further investigated.
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- Mayfield, L., et al.
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Root conditioning using EDTA gel as an adjunct to surgical therapy for the treatment of intraosseous periodontal defects
- 1998
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In: Journal of Clinical Periodontology. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 0303-6979 .- 1600-051X. ; 25:9, s. 707-714
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The aim of this clinical study was to compare the treatment outcome following root surface conditioning using an EDTA gel preparation in conjunction with surgical therapy with that following conventional flap surgery in periodontal intraosseous defects. 36 patients, each of them contributing one intraosseous defect ≥4 mm in depth participated. Defect sites had a probing pocket depth ≥5 mm and bled on probing following hygienic treatment phase. No furcation involvement or endodontic complications were present. In the EDTA group, 18 consecutive patients, defects were treated by root conditioning with EDTA gel for 3 minutes in combination with surgical therapy. In the control group, 18 patients, conventional flap surgery was performed without root conditioning. Chlorhexidine rinsings 0.2% were prescribed following surgery for 2-3 weeks with modified oral hygiene instruction. A strict recall program was implemented including professional prophylaxis and oral hygiene reinforcement every 4-6 weeks until 6-month re-evaluation. Baseline probing pocket depths and defect depths of 7.1±1.3 mm and 6.9±1.6 mm in the EDTA group and 7.6±1.9 mm and 6.6±1.7 mm, respectively, in the control group were measured. 6-month clinical results showed a significant probing attachment level gain of 1.8±1.5 mm and 1.0±1.7 mm in the EDTA and control groups respectively. A probing bone gain of 1.0±1.3 mm in the EDTA group was measured with a non-significant gain of 0.4±1.2 mm in the control group. Radiographic analysis confirmed these results. There were no statistically significant differences in treatment outcome between the group treated by root conditioning in combination with flap surgery and conventional flap surgery alone.
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- Schittek Janda, Martin, et al.
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Computer assisted learning. A review.
- 2001
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In: European journal of dental education. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 1396-5883 .- 1600-0579. ; 5:3, s. 93-100
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Since 1980 the amount of medical information has doubled approximately every second year. This implies that oral health students as well as professionals need to manage the flow of information rationally, in order to learn how to undertake evidence-based decision-making for diagnosis and treatment in a given patient situation. Current research indicates that computer connected databases and computer assisted learning (CAL) may enhance learning and provide the clinician with information for decision-making when treating patients. Multimedia for CAL, which combines audio and visual data in an interactive form, has proved to be an effective tool in education. CAL may supplement and reinforce more traditional learning and create opportunities to illustrate clinical situations in an interactive way. CAL has the potential to help students develop skills and knowledge. Students, staff and professionals consider CAL stimulating and motivating. Students easily adapt to CAL although their current computer literacy is still low. New authoring tools make it easier for faculties to develop their own CAL software. In the future we will see more sophisticated software with virtual patients who can communicate and interact with the student in a very realistic way. The software will even "step out" from the screen and help the student with clinical procedures. However, at present CAL should not replace traditional education, but rather be used more as a supplement and for self-directed studies.
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