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Struthers-Lavoie, Ethan

University of British Columbia

The main aim of the program evaluation was to evaluate student viewpoints on Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility (ICSH) training at UBC Faculty of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program. A secondary aim was to propose strategies based on student responses for enhancing ICSH training. Study participants were students enrolled in the first- (N = 66) and second-year (N = 63) classes of the DMD program (total sample size of 129 students). Pre- and post-training individual assignments were analyzed for emerging themes. Pre- and post-training ordinal 5-point scale student responses were compared by the paired and independent sample t test. Students perceived their level of competence from somewhat competent to highly competent in pre- and post-training assignments. The self-reported level of importance of ICSH training slightly decreased after training. Student responses suggest incomplete conceptions in definitions of both concepts. Based on the study findings, we propose the following for enhancing student education in the Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility training: 1) Adding simulation activities where students can apply their new knowledge; 2) Incorporating more shared Indigenous stories and sharing circles; 3) Offering an elective community engagement involving care delivery for Indigenous patients; 4) Incorporating inquiry-based modules (such as PBL) that emphasize positive socio-health aspects of Indigenous Peoples; and 5) Developing authentic, performance assessment to accompany the existing self-reflection assignments.

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2024-11-12

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

http://hdl.handle.net/2429/89657

Craniofacial Science

University of British Columbia

UBCV

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