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Acquisition of a touching style.

C C Schifter1, M Bogert, D Boston

  • 1Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA. schifter@nimbus.temple.edu

Journal of Dental Education
|July 20, 1999
PubMed
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Learning to use touch in dental treatment is a trial-and-error process for dental students, often causing discomfort. A gap exists between students seeking help and faculty offering it.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Qualitative Research
  • Patient-Provider Communication

Background:

  • Effective tactile communication is crucial in dental treatment.
  • Dental students' early experiences with touch can shape their professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore dental student perceptions of learning tactile skills in dental treatment.
  • To identify challenges in student-faculty interaction regarding tactile feedback.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing focus groups with dental students, residents, and faculty (n=41).
  • Audiotaped focus groups were transcribed and analyzed thematically.

Main Results:

  • Learning to touch patients was perceived as a trial-and-error process, often leading to student discomfort.
  • A significant barrier was identified between students' reluctance to ask for assistance and faculty's hesitation to offer it.

Conclusions:

  • The study highlights the need for structured guidance and support in developing students' tactile skills.
  • Addressing the communication gap between students and faculty is essential for effective clinical skill acquisition.

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