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Impact of critical thinking disposition and clinical decision making on dental hygienists' job performance

치과위생사의 비판적 사고성향과 임상적 의사결정능력이 직무수행능력에 미치는 영향

  • Hwang, Yeon-Ho (Department of Dental Hygiene, Kwangju Women's University) ;
  • Kim, Yun-Jeong (Department of Dental Hygiene, Kwangju Women's University) ;
  • Moon, Sang-Eun (Department of Dental Hygiene, Kwangju Women's University) ;
  • Kim, Seon-Yeong (Department of Dental Hygiene, Kwangju Women's University) ;
  • Cho, Hye-Eun (Department of Dental Hygiene, Kwangju Women's University) ;
  • Kang, Hyun-Joo (Department of Dental Hygiene, Kwangju Women's University)
  • 황연호 (광주여자대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 김윤정 (광주여자대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 문상은 (광주여자대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 김선영 (광주여자대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 조혜은 (광주여자대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 강현주 (광주여자대학교 치위생학과)
  • Received : 2020.05.06
  • Accepted : 2020.06.01
  • Published : 2020.06.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the correlation between the critical thinking disposition of dental hygienists and the variables associated with clinical decision making and job performance to analyze factors affecting job performance. Methods: A questionnaire survey was administered to 166 dental hygienists from June 24 to August 8, 2019. We analyzed results with t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation analysis and a multiple regression analysis using the SPSS Windows version 23.0(SPSS Inc. IL, USA). Results: Critical thinking disposition was the highest for open-mindedness and clinical decision making ranked highest for canvassing of objectives and values. Job performance ranked highest in terms of assist with dental treatment. Factors affecting dental hygienists' job performance were clinical decision making and critical thinking disposition(p<0.001, adj. R2 =31.4). Conclusions: It is expected that this study will provide basic data for the development of programs to enhance the job performance of dental hygienists. Furthermore, it is necessary to actively support plans such as conducting seminars at dental institutions and providing educational participation opportunities.

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