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Zoe Freeman1, Alison Cairns2, Viv Binnie2
1Faculty of Medical Sciences, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Dental students value feedback, but its actual use is influenced by factors like applicability and understanding. Optimizing feedback processes requires understanding these interconnected elements for enhanced learning.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Medical Education Research
Background:
- Feedback is crucial for learning and highly valued by students.
- Current literature lacks clarity on how dental students utilize feedback effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the practical application of feedback among dental students.
- To explore the diverse contexts in which dental students use feedback.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing audio-recorded focus groups.
- Involved undergraduate dental students from three UK institutions.
- Purposive sampling ensured diverse representation across programs.
Main Results:
- Six focus groups with 72 students were conducted.
- Thematic analysis revealed five key themes: value, future applicability, accessibility, variability, and understanding.
- A model was developed to optimize feedback based on theme inter-connectivity.
Conclusions:
- Student feedback utilization is influenced by multiple interconnected factors.
- Understanding these factors can help educational providers optimize feedback strategies.
- This research provides insights for enhancing the effectiveness of feedback in dental education.
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