Improvement of students’ communication skills through targeted training and the use of simulated patients in dental education—a prospective cohort study
Anna Bock,
Nina Wagenknecht,
Philipp Winnand
et al.
Abstract:Background
Good communication between patients and practitioners is essential, especially during dental procedures, as these treatments are often associated with increased nervousness and anxiety. The aim of this study was to investigate, implement and evaluate a concept for communication skills training by using targeted training in combination with simulation patients in dental education.
Methods
Students (
n
= 34) were assigned to four smal… Show more
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