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[From inquiry to interactive communication]
1Vakgroep Voorlichtingskunde van de Landbouwuniversiteit Wageningen.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|April 4, 2002
Summary
Dentist communication serves treatment, informed consent, and prevention. The interaction model is most effective for these dental communication functions.
Area of Science:
- Dental communication strategies
- Health communication models
- Patient-dentist interaction
Context:
- Effective communication is crucial in dentistry, encompassing treatment, informed consent, and preventive care.
- Different communication models, including information transfer and persuasion, have been applied in dental practice.
- The evolving landscape of patient-centered care necessitates advanced communication approaches.
Purpose:
- To delineate the distinct communication functions in dental practice.
- To evaluate the applicability of various communication models for these functions.
- To advocate for the interaction model as the most suitable contemporary approach.
Summary:
- Three core communication functions in dentistry are identified: treatment-related, informed consent, and prevention.
- Applicable communication models include information transfer, persuasion, and interaction.
- The interaction model is proposed as the most effective and promising for modern dental communication.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of tailored communication strategies in dentistry.
- Provides a framework for understanding and improving dentist-patient dialogue.
- Suggests a shift towards more interactive communication for enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction.