The behavioural and social sciences as hidden curriculum in UK dental education: A qualitative study

被引:11
作者
Nevilie, Patricia [1 ]
Zahra, Jez [2 ]
Pilch, Katie
Jayawardena, Dasna
Waylen, Andrea [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Bristol, Bristol Dent Sch, Lower Maudlin St, Bristol BS1 2LY, Avon, England
[2] Univ Bristol, Ctr Surg Res, Bristol Med Sch, Bristol, Avon, England
关键词
behavioural and social sciences; dental education; focus group research; hidden curriculum; MEDICAL-EDUCATION; STUDENTS; PATIENT; CARE; COMMUNICATION; PERCEPTIONS; PSYCHOLOGY; DENTISTRY; SOCIOLOGY; INQUIRY;
D O I
10.1111/eje.12454
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R78 [口腔科学];
学科分类号
1003 ;
摘要
Introduction The behavioural and social sciences (BeSS) are an integral part of dental curricula, helping students become holistic, patient-centred practitioners. Nevertheless, UK studies document that dental undergraduates struggle to see the relevance of BeSS to their training. Using the concept of hidden curriculum, this study explored dental studentsaeuro (TM) perceptions of and attitudes towards BeSS in one dental school in the UK. Material and methods Six focus groups were conducted with 37 dental students from years 1 to 5. Thematic analysis was conducted revealing five themes: student attitudes towards BeSS, teaching culture, learning culture, curricular issues and student culture. Results Many students recognised how BeSS contributed to their communication and patient management skills. Nevertheless, the study revealed a dental student cohort who have a strained relationship with BeSS. This negative attitude became more apparent from year 3 onwards, when the clinical phase of studies begins. It was perpetuated and legitimated by the existence of a strong student culture that openly critiqued BeSS among and between student year groups. Discussion and conclusion(s) In UK dental education there is a hidden curriculum related to BeSS. By underestimating the utility of BeSS, students are failing to recognise the biopsychosocial dimensions relevant to oral health and dental practice. All UK dental schools should review their relationship with BeSS and assess whether they are perpetuating a hidden curriculum about BeSS within their curricula.
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