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Learning Domains for Undergraduate Dental Behaviour Support: The BeSiDe Curriculum Learning Outcomes
Caoimhin Mac Giolla Phadraig1, Pedro Vitali Kammer2, Tim Newton3
1School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Summary
This study established seven learning domains for Dental Behaviour Support (DBS) training in oral healthcare education. The domains, based on expert consensus, aim to improve patient acceptance and experience of dental care.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Behavioral Science in Dentistry
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Dental Behaviour Support (DBS) encompasses strategies to enhance patient acceptance and experience in oral healthcare.
- Current DBS training in dental curricula is inconsistent, particularly for vulnerable patient groups.
- Standardized educational frameworks are needed to improve DBS competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop evidence- and consensus-based learning domains for undergraduate, continuing, and postgraduate Dental Behaviour Support (DBS) education.
- To create a structured curriculum framework for teaching DBS techniques and principles.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey assessed 43 DBS techniques among BeSiDe Network members using a Likert scale.
- Participants identified relevant patient groups and technique complexity (low, moderate, high).
- Learning domains were refined through sorting exercises and a consensus meeting.
Main Results:
- Thirty-nine DBS techniques were deemed essential for curriculum inclusion.
- Top-ranked techniques included Stop Signal, Person-Centred Communication, and Clinical Empathy.
- The curriculum was organized into seven domains, primarily by complexity and secondarily by behavioral mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- This research provides the first empirically informed, consensus-based learning domains for DBS curriculum design.
- The seven domains cover foundational concepts, behavioral principles, decision-making, technique complexity, and practical skills.
- Further development is underway for guidance on DBS delivery, assessment, and evaluation to enhance patient outcomes.
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