Adaptation and validation of the Berlin questionnaire of competence in evidence-based dentistry for dental students: a pilot study
Abstract Background The purpose of this pilot study was to create a valid and reliable set of assessment questions for examining Evidence-based Dentistry (EbD) knowledge. For this reason, we adapted and validated for dental students the Berlin Questionnaire (BQ), which assesses Evidence-based Medici...
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doaj-fc58d02e7ffa4853af4aa5803747e9ab2020-11-25T03:55:37ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202020-05-0120111310.1186/s12909-020-02053-0Adaptation and validation of the Berlin questionnaire of competence in evidence-based dentistry for dental students: a pilot studyLaura Imorde0Andreas Möltner1Maren Runschke2Tobias Weberschock3Stefan Rüttermann4Susanne Gerhardt-Szép5Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental School (Carolinum), Goethe-University FrankfurtCenter of Excellence for Assessment in Medicine, University of HeidelbergDepartment of Operative Dentistry, Dental School (Carolinum), Goethe-University FrankfurtInstitute of General Practice, Goethe University FrankfurtDepartment of Operative Dentistry, Dental School (Carolinum), Goethe-University FrankfurtDepartment of Operative Dentistry, Dental School (Carolinum), Goethe-University FrankfurtAbstract Background The purpose of this pilot study was to create a valid and reliable set of assessment questions for examining Evidence-based Dentistry (EbD) knowledge. For this reason, we adapted and validated for dental students the Berlin Questionnaire (BQ), which assesses Evidence-based Medicine (EbM) abilities. Methods The Berlin Questionnaire was validated with medical residents. We adapted it for use in a dentistry setting. An expert panel reviewed the adapted BQ for content validity. A cross-sectional cohort representing four training levels (EbD-novice dental students, EbD-trained dental students, dentists, and EbM−/EbD-expert faculty) completed the questionnaire. A total of 140 participants comprised the validation set. Internal reliability, item difficulty and item discrimination were assessed. Construct validity was assessed by comparing the mean total scores of students to faculty and comparing proportions of students and faculty who passed each item. Results Among the 133 participants (52 EbD-novice dental students, 53 EbD-trained dental students, 12 dentists, and 16 EbM-/ EbD-expert faculty), a statistically significant (p < 0.001) difference was evident in the total score corresponding to the training level. The total score reliability and psychometric properties of items modified for discipline-specific content were acceptable. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.648. Conclusion The adapted Berlin Questionnaire is a reliable and valid instrument to assess competence in Evidence-based Dentistry in dental students. Future research will focus on refining the instrument further.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-020-02053-0Evidence-based medicineEvidence-based dentistryEvaluationDental practiceReliabilityQuestionnaire |
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Laura Imorde Andreas Möltner Maren Runschke Tobias Weberschock Stefan Rüttermann Susanne Gerhardt-Szép Adaptation and validation of the Berlin questionnaire of competence in evidence-based dentistry for dental students: a pilot study BMC Medical Education Evidence-based medicine Evidence-based dentistry Evaluation Dental practice Reliability Questionnaire |
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Laura Imorde Andreas Möltner Maren Runschke Tobias Weberschock Stefan Rüttermann Susanne Gerhardt-Szép |
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Adaptation and validation of the Berlin questionnaire of competence in evidence-based dentistry for dental students: a pilot study |
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Adaptation and validation of the Berlin questionnaire of competence in evidence-based dentistry for dental students: a pilot study |
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Adaptation and validation of the Berlin questionnaire of competence in evidence-based dentistry for dental students: a pilot study |
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Adaptation and validation of the Berlin questionnaire of competence in evidence-based dentistry for dental students: a pilot study |
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Adaptation and validation of the Berlin questionnaire of competence in evidence-based dentistry for dental students: a pilot study |
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adaptation and validation of the berlin questionnaire of competence in evidence-based dentistry for dental students: a pilot study |
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Abstract Background The purpose of this pilot study was to create a valid and reliable set of assessment questions for examining Evidence-based Dentistry (EbD) knowledge. For this reason, we adapted and validated for dental students the Berlin Questionnaire (BQ), which assesses Evidence-based Medicine (EbM) abilities. Methods The Berlin Questionnaire was validated with medical residents. We adapted it for use in a dentistry setting. An expert panel reviewed the adapted BQ for content validity. A cross-sectional cohort representing four training levels (EbD-novice dental students, EbD-trained dental students, dentists, and EbM−/EbD-expert faculty) completed the questionnaire. A total of 140 participants comprised the validation set. Internal reliability, item difficulty and item discrimination were assessed. Construct validity was assessed by comparing the mean total scores of students to faculty and comparing proportions of students and faculty who passed each item. Results Among the 133 participants (52 EbD-novice dental students, 53 EbD-trained dental students, 12 dentists, and 16 EbM-/ EbD-expert faculty), a statistically significant (p < 0.001) difference was evident in the total score corresponding to the training level. The total score reliability and psychometric properties of items modified for discipline-specific content were acceptable. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.648. Conclusion The adapted Berlin Questionnaire is a reliable and valid instrument to assess competence in Evidence-based Dentistry in dental students. Future research will focus on refining the instrument further. |
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Evidence-based medicine Evidence-based dentistry Evaluation Dental practice Reliability Questionnaire |
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