The Potential of Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) in Dental Education : A Pilot Study

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  • Hiroshi NAKAYA
    Division of General Dentistry, The Nippon Dental University Hospital
  • Ginko OSAWA
    Division of General Dentistry, The Nippon Dental University Hospital
  • Madoka NAGAURA
    Department of Oral Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University
  • Hiroshi IWATA
    Division of Diagnosis, Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology and Oral Pathology Diagnostic Services, The Nippon Dental University Hospital

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Other Title
  • 歯学教育における対話型鑑賞(VTS)が有する可能性の検討―パイロット研究―

Abstract

<p> Abstract The arts and the humanities play a unique role in medical education, and for this reason, there is a growing movement to integrate the arts and humanities into health profession education. Unfortunately, there are few reports on the application of Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) in dental education. Therefore, this pilot study was undertaken to explore the potential of VTS for implementation. Five clinical students and two residents participated. Three VTS sessions were conducted with facilitation by faculty staff. During the pre- and post-tests, the participants were instructed to list the findings of intraoral photographs and intraoral radiographs. At the end of the session, a questionnaire including free-text entries was administered. The post-test showed a slight increase in descriptions. In the questionnaire, the participants felt that VTS helped improve their observation skills, analytical thinking to understand others’ opinions, acceptance of diversity, etc. Since VTS does not require correct answers, it is easy to share feelings and perspectives, and is considered to have the potential to foster empathy in dental education. However, it is difficult to facilitate VTS using only a standard format. VTS is expected to be an effective tool in dental education, but it is also essential to develop facilitators for its implementation.</p>

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Details 詳細情報について

  • CRID
    1390579996560725760
  • DOI
    10.24744/jdea.39.3_161
  • ISSN
    24331651
    09145133
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
  • Abstract License Flag
    Disallowed

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