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KMID : 1023420090090030353
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Journal of Dental Hygiene Science
2009 Volume.9 No. 3 p.353 ~ p.360
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A Study for the Improvement Subjects of the Korean Dental Hygienists` Licensing Examination
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Kim Sook-Hyang
Jang Jong-Hwa
Oh Sang-Hwan
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the recognition for improvement of the Korean Dental Hygienists’ Licensing Examination(KDHLE). The subjects were 1,048 dental hygienists were surveyed, either in person or through mail. Data was collected using a self administrated questionnaire from July 1 to July 20, 2008. The data were analysed with frequency and χ2-test using the SPSS 15.0 Windows. For the inquiry where adequacy of subjects of the KDHLE regarding to evaluation of standard duty achievement ability in the real field was asked, 404(39.5%) answered ‘Yes’, and 680(66.9%) was answered ‘Yes’ for necessity of changing current subjects of the KDHLE. For the inquiry about the number of questions in the KDHLE, 353(34.6%) answered that current number of questions is ‘Inappropriate’ and advisable way of improving KDHLE subjects, 463 (45.4%) answered ‘enhancing problem solving ability through unifying subjects’, the highest of all. About practical examination methods, 647(67.3%) was answered ‘Should be modified’. For methods of dental hygienist practical examination, ‘clinical demonstration on patients’ received the highest number of votes 628(63.6%). According to the above results, most of active dental hygienists at presence expect the alteration of current KDHLE and new items which are reliable for globalization by testing problem solving ability through unified subjects must be introduced.
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KEYWORD
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Dental hygienists` Licensing examination, Improvement subjects
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