Publications by authors named "Fok Elise Hoi Wan"
Introduction: A number of papers have reported on stressors to students in the dental curriculum. This paper analyses perceptions of strategies to improve well-being among final-year dental students in a dental curriculum.
Methods: A literature review was performed to create a question guide to explore issues of wellness and stress in a dental curriculum.
Introduction: Well-being is increasingly regarded as an integral component of a graduating dentist's professional responsibility, yet studies demonstrate significant levels of stress and poor mental health in the dental student population. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore final-year dental students' perceptions of stressors in dentistry and their experiences of managing their individual well-being and supporting the well-being of their colleagues and patients.
Methods: A literature search was performed to guide the development of an interview framework which included questions centred around three higher domains based on self, peers and patients.
This research review looked at how well different psychological behavioral therapies help improve the behavior of autistic children during dental visits. The researchers studied 18 different studies and found that, on average, about 56% of autistic children were able to cooperate with a dental exam using an oral mirror during their first visit. The number increased to about 64% during their second visit.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The recent pandemic has highlighted the importance of addressing well-being in the overall health of students. There is a need for support systems within dental schools to help students demonstrate resilience, adapt to learning environments and thrive in their professional careers.
Objectives: The main aim of the study was to evaluate Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students' understanding and experience of well-being.