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http://dx.doi.org/10.14347/jtd.2022.44.2.47

Recognition and awareness of the need for education among dental laboratory technology students during the 4th industrial revolution of the healthcare field  

Lee, Hye-Eun (Department of Dental Technology, Kyungdong University)
Moon, Hag Ryong (Department of Dental Technology, Kyungdong University)
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Journal of Technologic Dentistry / v.44, no.2, 2022 , pp. 47-52 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to identify the recognition, readiness, and awareness of the need for education in the era of the 4th industrial revolution among dental technology students in the healthcare field, and to provide essential data for the development of a future-oriented curriculum. Methods: A survey of 260 students, who were briefed about the purpose of this study, was conducted at D University and G University, located in Daejeon and Gangwon-do, South Korea, respectively. A total of 229 questionnaires, excluding 31 with insufficient responses, were analyzed. Results: 1. Recognition of the 4th industrial revolution was 3.43±0.77, preparedness was 2.91±0.84, and awareness of the need for education was 3.86±0.80. 2. Major satisfaction was found to have a significant effect on concept recognition and impact recognition of the 4th industrial revolution, readiness level, and the need for education (p<0.001). Conclusion: It is necessary to develop an education program on specialized skills (professional knowledge) related to the 4th industrial revolution, and to implement such a program that serves the educational needs of individual groups.
Keywords
Awareness; Curriculum; Education; Industry; Knowledge;
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