title: Preparedness of dental graduates for foundation training: a qualitative study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aims of this study were to articulate the concept of preparedness of dental graduates for foundation training programme in the United Kingdom and identify the essential attributes of preparedness.
  
  
  METHODS
  A qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews was used to explore the concept of preparedness. The study was carried out in the South West region of England. Participants were recruited from a range of stakeholders in dental education and foundation training using purposive sampling. Participants were recruited using email through appropriate professional channels. Stakeholders included dental students (DS), dental academics (DA), foundation dental practitioners (FDP), foundation trainers (FT), general dental practitioners (GDP) and a postgraduate dental deanery representative (DDR). Interviews were transcribed verbatim and data were imported into NVivo 9 and analysed thematically.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Sixteen interviews were carried out with representation from all stakeholder groups. Participants expressed their views on a range of issues related to the preparedness of dental graduates.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study provides useful insights into the concept of preparedness as perceived by the stakeholders. The findings of this study may offer clarity on the essential attributes required by dental graduates upon entry into foundation training.
authors.affiliation: Qualitative Methodologies, Plymouth University Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 8BU.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.affiliation: Peninsula Dental School, Qualitative Methodologies, Plymouth University Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 8BU.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tredwin
authors.affiliation: Qualitative Methodologies, Plymouth University Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 8BU.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Kay
authors.affiliation: Qualitative Methodologies, Plymouth University Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 8BU.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Slade
authors.affiliation: Lecturer Occupational Health, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, Plymouth University, Plymouth, PL6 8BH.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pooler
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D005582:Foundations; D006801:Humans; D036301:Qualitative Research; D013335:Students, Dental
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