J Dent Hyg Sci.  2017 Aug;17(4):306-314. 10.17135/jdhs.2017.17.4.306.

A Case Study on the Validity of Dental Communication Curriculum of a Dental Hygiene Department

• Choi YK
• Bae SM
• Shin BM
• Son JH
• Park DY
• Choi JS

• KMID: 2391014
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.17135/jdhs.2017.17.4.306

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.

Keyword

Dental communication; Dental hygiene; Dental hygiene curriculum; Validity

MeSH Terms

Awards and Prizes
Certification
Complement System Proteins
Curriculum*
Dental Hygienists
Education
Hand
Humans
Learning
Oral Hygiene*
Complement System Proteins