Uso de aplicativo de dispositivo móvel para avaliação da retenção do conhecimento sobre cirurgia de terceiros molares

Abstract

The objective of this work was to test the hypothesis that the use of mobile device applications contributes to the gain and retention of knowledge. Methodology: Students of the 7th and 8th level of the Dentistry course at the University of Passo Fundo were randomly divided into two groups (A - control; B - study) after approval of the work by the Research Ethics Committee UPF under number 4.472.377 . The groups received a questionnaire with 20 questions, 10 of which were technical multiple-choice questions about third molar surgery and 10 affirmative/negative questions following the Likert pattern, and group B previously received a link to download a free and original application about surgery third molar as study reinforcement. The results were analyzed using the chi-square test and the mean and comparison of data obtained from groups A and B of both classes. Results: the average result referring to technical issues showed a 26.8% increase in the final average compared to the groups for the 7th level and 25.8% increase for the 8th level. The chi-square test showed significance and the neutral responses about the application presented a value of p<0001, showing that the students who had access to the application were able to position themselves better regarding the agreement or disagreement of the questions compared to the group A that remained neutral. Conclusion: the tested hypothesis is valid, and the use of the application had a positive impact on the results of academics who had access to it as a means of studying on their mobile device.