The Psychosocial Process of Overcoming Difficulties in Dental Trainees
10.11307/mededjapan.51.2_109
- VernacularTitle:研修歯科医が困難を乗り越える心理社会的プロセス
- Author:
Karen ITO
1
;
Hiroshi NAGAMATSU
1
;
Chie ONIZUKA
1
;
Akira ITAYA
2
;
Tetsuro KONOO
1
Author Information
1. Division of Comprehensive Dentistry, Department of Oral Function, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka, Japan
2. Yoshida Shigeru Dental Office, Fukuoka, Japan
- Keywords:
Clinical training;
Dental trainess;
Resilience;
Qualitative research
- From:Medical Education
2020;51(2):109-121
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
Introduction・Purpose: We conducted qualitative research to explore the psychosocial processes by which dental trainees overcome difficulties during clinical training. Our focus was on their resilience. Methods: Semi-structured interviews with nine trainee dentists were conducted. For the data analysis, we used Modified Grounded Theory Approach. Results: The three factors, namely, “relationships with others” , “inner strengths” , and “acting autonomously” , contributed to the processes by which negative effects of trainee dentists changed into positive ones. Discussion: It was suggested that these factors could provide clues to understanding the psychological burden of dental trainees and how to support them in gaining self-confidence.
