A Case Study on the Validity of Dental Communication Curriculum of a Dental Hygiene Department.
10.17135/jdhs.2017.17.4.306
- Author:
Yong Keum CHOI
1
;
Soo Myoung BAE
;
Bo Mi SHIN
;
Jung Hui SON
;
Deok Young PARK
;
Jin Sun CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Sun Moon University, Asan 31460, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Dental communication;
Dental hygiene;
Dental hygiene curriculum;
Validity
- MeSH:
Awards and Prizes;
Certification;
Complement System Proteins;
Curriculum*;
Dental Hygienists;
Education;
Hand;
Humans;
Learning;
Oral Hygiene*
- From:
Journal of Dental Hygiene Science
2017;17(4):306-314
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the validity of the content of an educational curriculum by understanding the opinions of experts in the development of weekly educational content for dental communication or communication-related subjects. It was composed of educational content on how to communicate with patients by cultivating a professional attitude through basic contents and a self-understanding of communication. Three experts were asked to evaluate the feasibility of educational contents and their appropriateness in order to evaluate the criteria for certification as a dental hygienist. The validity of the weekly educational contents and the period of education were awarded 4 points out of a maximum of 5 points; overall, the curriculum was evaluated to be valid and to be acceptable for use as criteria for certification evaluation. On the other hand, it was confirmed that not only should the contents be made appropriate for the grade level, but it should be complemented so that theoretical and practical learning can be achieved in a gradual and interrelated manner rather than as a one-time curriculum. Therefore, the result of this study can be considered for use as background data for curriculum development, and for standardization of the communication course in the dental hygiene department.
