Dental Graduates' EBP Assessment: An Analysis of KACE Subscale Scores

This report presents an analysis of the Knowledge, Attitudes, Access, and Confidence Evaluation (KACE) scale scores from a survey of 35 dental graduates, focusing on their understanding and application of evidence-based practice (EBP). The report includes descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, median, and range for each KACE subscale (Knowledge, Attitudes, Accessing evidence, Confidence). It further breaks down the graduates' responses to individual questions assessing their knowledge of critical appraisal, including topics such as interpreting research reports, judging the quality of dental literature, using PubMed for clinical questions, understanding PICO statements, and interpreting statistical results. The analysis highlights the percentage of correct and incorrect responses for each EBP concept, providing insights into areas where dental graduates may need further education or training in evidence-based practice. Desklib offers a variety of resources, including similar reports and solved assignments, to aid students in their studies.

1Running head: STATISTICS
Statistics
Author’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Author Note

2STATISTICS
Statistics
Considering the KACE scale, the subscale scores of 35 dental graduates (respondents) is
calculated and depicted in the subsequent table wherein simple mean scores and other descriptive
analysis is done thereby showing standard deviation, median and possible range among others
observing from the survey.
Subscale Mean Std Dev Median Possible Range Minimum Maximum
Knowledge 1.40 0.337364975 1.50 1.30 0.70 2.00
Attitudes 64.4 37.44685122 56 131 15 146
Accessing evidence 4.685714286 2.208425425 4 7.5 1 8.5
Confidence 12.85714286 6.642744193 15 30 0 30
Table 1: KACE Subscale Scores (N=35)
1. Published report on treatments
Correct Response
(%)
Incorrect
Response (%)
45.7 54.3
Question
Table 2: Published Report on Treatment Considering the Most Correct Statement with
Respect to Ranking of Evidence
Question
Correct Response
(%)
Incorrect
Response (%)
2. Judging the quality of dental literature 62.9 37.1
Table 3: Quality of Dental Literature Considering the Highest level of Evidence
Question
3. PubMed search to answer clinical
question
Correct Response
(%)
Incorrect
Response (%)
31.4 68.6
Table 4: Quality of Dental Literature Considering the Highest level of Evidence

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Correct Response
(%)
Incorrect
Response (%)
4. PubMed search to answer clinical
question 31.4 68.6
Question
Table 5: Most Accurate Statement with Respect to the Number of Subjects in a Clinical
Trial
40.0 60.0
Question
Correct Response
(%)
Incorrect
Response (%)
5. Statements that best describe a PICO
Table 6: Statements that best Describe a PICO
Question
Correct Response
(%)
Incorrect
Response (%)
6. Contribution of the result 28.6 71.4
Table 7: Factors that Could Have Contributed to this Result
Question
Correct Response
(%)
Incorrect
Response (%)
7. Statistical process that quantitatively
pools the results 34.3 65.7
Table 8: Statistical Process that Quantitatively Pools the Results of Several Research
Studies into One Analysis
Question
Correct Response
(%)
Incorrect
Response (%)
8. Most appropriate study design to
evaluate the efficacy 17.1 82.9
Table 9: Most Appropriate Study Design to Evaluate the Efficacy of a New Diagnostic
Device for Assessment of Oral Health Problems
Question
Correct Response
(%)
Incorrect
Response (%)
9. Statements about test sensitivity and
specificity is true 17.1 82.9

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Table 10: Statements about Which Test Sensitivity and Specificity is true
Question
Correct Response
(%)
Incorrect
Response (%)
10. Statements about disease prevalence
and incidence is true 31.4 68.6
Table 11: Statements about Which Disease Prevalence and Incidence is true
Note: Boldface indicates the highest percentage for each question.
17.1 82.9
31.4 68.6
EBP Concept
Correct Response
(%)
Incorrect Response
(%)
28.6 71.4
34.3 65.7
17.1 82.9
31.4 68.6
31.4 68.6
40.0 60.0
7. Statistical process that quantitatively
8. Most appropriate study design to
9. Statements about test sensitivity and
10. Statements about disease prevalence
45.7 54.3
62.9 37.1
1. Published report on treatments
2. Judging the qulality of dental literature
3. PubMed search to answer clinical
4. PubMed search to answer clinical
5. Statements that best describe a PICO
6. Contribution of the result
Table 12: Dental Graduates’ Knowledge of Critical Appraisal by responding to each EBP
Concept (N= 35)