Avaliação do desempenho de discentes monitores do curso de graduação em Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora na construção do diagnóstico e plano de tratamento de pacientes odontológicos

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of students who participated in the Monitoring Program in the Graduation Course in Dentistry at University Federal of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), in disciplines with clinical practices, in relation to the construction of the diagnosis and treatment plan, comparing these skills with those presented by students not monitors. The strategy used in this study was the application of an anonymous questionnaire to 12 students who had participated in the monitoring program in subjects with clinical practices and to 12 students who were not monitors. The questionnaire consisted of six initial questions that aimed to better understand the profile of student monitors and the experience of these students with the program, and three fictitious clinical cases, which allowed the assessment of the construction of the diagnosis and treatment plan. The results obtained showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups evaluated in the scores obtained by the responses to the clinical cases. In addition, it was observed that the monitors participating positively evaluated their participation in the monitoring program, reporting that they gained experience and knowledge, and considered indicating monitoring to other students. Thus, even though the result found did not show any difference between the students, it was possible to verify that the monitoring practice has been relevant for the students, contributing to the acquisition of characteristics and experiences that are essential for the performance of the dentist.