Improving dental professionals' readiness for practice-based research and inter-professional care

Establishing Readiness of Dental Professionals in Practice-Based Research and Inter-Professional Care

['FUNDING_U01'] · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · NIH-10928782

This study is all about helping dentists learn how to use the latest research to improve the care they provide, so patients can get better treatments and outcomes.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_U01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorINDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS (nih funded)
Locations1 site (INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10928782 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research aims to enhance the integration of evidence-based care into dental practice by training dental professionals in practice-based research (PBR). It focuses on developing a curriculum that incorporates PBR experiences into dental education, thereby improving critical thinking and the ability to apply new knowledge in clinical settings. Collaborations with various institutions will support the training of dental faculty and promote better patient outcomes through improved research practices. The project will leverage the largest dental PBR network to ensure that findings are relevant and applicable to real-world dental care.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are dental professionals and students who are engaged in or interested in enhancing their research skills and clinical practice.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in dental care or do not seek treatment from participating dental professionals may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dental care practices and better patient outcomes through the application of evidence-based research.

How similar studies have performed: Previous practice-based research in medicine has shown significant success in improving patient outcomes, suggesting that similar approaches in dentistry could also be effective.

Where this research is happening

INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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