Errante Margaret R, Gill Gurjinder S, Rodriguez Tobias E
Business Development, Dental Health Center, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
Business and Strategic Planning and Implementation, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
J Healthc Leadersh. 2018 Apr 19;10:11-19. doi: 10.2147/JHL.S159722. eCollection 2018.
The purpose of this study was to assess if a clinical group practice model has an impact on enhancing the interpersonal skills of predoctoral dental students, what factors may influence the development of these skills, and what, if any, are innovative and technological solutions that can potentially influence interpersonal skills in predoctoral dental students.
This study surveyed the faculty responsible for teaching the dental students in a recently developed group practice model. Out of 18 eligible group practice leaders at one US dental school, 17 respondents (94.4%) completed the survey. In addition, this study asked the faculty to provide qualitative response and recommendations to improve interpersonal skills. Based on the feedback, a focus group was conducted to explore opportunities to further enhance the skills.
The results of the study suggest that the group practice model has a positive and distinct impact on the development of overall interpersonal skills for students. Further research suggests that the greatest impacted areas of personal development are critical thinking skills and teamwork. However, as a way to make the model more effectual, most faculty suggested the need for additional time, for both students and faculty. To some extent, using technology and innovative teaching pedagogies could potentially address the challenge of limited time.
Based on the results of the survey, one may conclude that with adequate design and conditions, the group practice model can have a positive effect on the interpersonal skills of its students.
本研究旨在评估临床小组实践模式是否对提高牙科博士前学生的人际技能有影响，哪些因素可能影响这些技能的发展，以及哪些创新和技术解决方案（若有）可能潜在地影响牙科博士前学生的人际技能。
本研究对负责在最近开发的小组实践模式中教授牙科学生的教师进行了调查。在美国一所牙科学院的18名合格小组实践负责人中，17名受访者（94.4%）完成了调查。此外，本研究要求教师提供定性反馈和提高人际技能的建议。基于这些反馈，开展了一个焦点小组来探索进一步提高技能的机会。
研究结果表明，小组实践模式对学生整体人际技能的发展有积极且显著的影响。进一步的研究表明，个人发展中受影响最大的领域是批判性思维技能和团队合作。然而，为了使该模式更有效，大多数教师建议学生和教师都需要额外的时间。在某种程度上，使用技术和创新教学方法可能潜在地解决时间有限的挑战。
根据调查结果，可以得出结论，在有充分设计和条件的情况下，小组实践模式可以对其学生的人际技能产生积极影响。
