Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Communication and Psychotherapeutic Communication
Course Code
RBZ_019
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
1.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilona Viduskalne
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric dentist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ilona Viduskalne
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
to prepare postgraduated students for a practical work with patients in paediatric dentistry in a psychologically atraumatic manner, using enhanced knowledges.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe psychological development and communication in different age groups; its correlation with emotional status in family; Know and recognize causes and manifestation of dental fear/anxiety and define differ-ent behaviour management techniques to patients.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to evaluate the level of patients’ dental fear/anxiety, their psychological and emotional maturity, and apply optimal behaviour management techniques to them.
Competences
1.On successful completion of the course, students will be able to communicate efficiently with children and other difficult patients, according to their age and psychological distinctions.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Independent work organization and tasks:
-preparing and active participation in seminars.
-individual presentations on one of the themes;
-analyze dental anxiety cases with paediatric patients and their parents.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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Active participation in seminars;
Individual presentations on one of the themes;
Written examination, checking theoretical knowledge and general comprehension, ana-lyzing and solving cases.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Psychological characteristics of children at different ages. The specifics of motivation for dental hygiene and treatment of children and adolescents. Peculiarities of verbal and non-verbal communication in children's dentistry.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Fear and anxiety in dentistry, reasons, manifestations, assessment; coping and mitigation techniques.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Cooperation with parents in dentistry. Parenting styles. Empathic attitude towards the patient. Dealing with complex patients.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
1
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Carter A.E., Carter G., Boschen M., AlShwaimi E., George R. Pathways of fear and anxiety in dentistry: A review // World Journal of Clinical Cases, 2014; 2(11): 642-653.
2.
AAPD Guideline on Behavior Guidance for the Paediatric Dental Patient // AAPD Reference Manual, 2015/2016; 37(6): 180 – 193.
3.
Newton T, Asimakopoulou K, Daly B, Scambler S, Scott S. The management of dental anxiety: time for a sense of proportion? // British Dental Journal 2012; 213: 271 - 274.
Additional Reading
1.
Armfield J.M., Heaton L.J. Management of fear and anxiety in the dental clinic: a review // Australian Dental Journal, December 2013; 58(4): 390 – 407.
2.
Fisak Jr. B., Grills-Taquechel A. E. Parental modeling, reinforcement, and information transfer: risk factors in the development of child anxiety? // Clinical Child and Family Psychology, 2007; 10 (3): 213 – 231.
3.
Gustafsson A., Broberg A., Bodin L., Berggren U., Arnrup K. Dental behaviour management problems: the role of child personal characteristics // International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, 2010; 20: 242 - 253.
4.
Kulbergs J. Dinamiskā Psihiatrija. Jumava. 2001, 494 lpp.
5.
Utināns A. Cilvēka psihe. Tās darbība, funkcionēšanas traucējumi un to ārstēšanas iespējas. Nacionālais apgāds. 2005. 568 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
Guideline on Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental
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www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/G_BehavGuide.pdf · PDF file