Assessment of Empathy Levels in Dental Hygiene Students and Interns
Launched by QASSIM UNIVERSITY · Mar 6, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of May 09, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying the levels of empathy among dental hygiene students and interns in Saudi Arabia. Empathy, or the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is important in dentistry because it helps build good relationships with patients and can lead to better care and satisfaction. Researchers want to find out how different factors, like age, gender, and the year of study, affect empathy levels in these students and interns. They will use a specific questionnaire designed to measure empathy in healthcare professionals.
To participate in this study, you need to be a dental hygiene student enrolled in an accredited program or a dental hygiene intern working in a clinic in Saudi Arabia. You must also agree to take part in an online survey. However, if you are a graduate student, have left the program, or have certain medical conditions that could affect your empathy, you won’t be eligible. If you join the study, you can help provide important insights that might improve training programs for future dental professionals, ultimately enhancing patient care.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Dental hygiene students enrolled in accredited programs in Saudi Arabia.
- • 2. Dental hygiene interns currently working in dental clinics in Saudi Arabia.
- • 3. Dental hygiene students \& interns who provide consent to participate in this online survey-based study.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Dental hygiene post-graduation student.
- • 2. Student who discontinued the program.
- • 3. Participants with any diagnosed neurological or psychiatric conditions that may significantly impact empathy (e.g., dementia, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder).
- • 4. Participants who have previously participated in similar research studies within the past 12 months.
- • 5. Dental hygiene students \& interns who withdraw consent at any point during the study.
About Qassim University
Qassim University is a leading academic institution located in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in various fields, including healthcare and clinical sciences. The university actively engages in clinical trials to promote innovative medical research and improve patient outcomes. By leveraging its robust academic resources and collaborative partnerships, Qassim University aims to contribute significantly to the advancement of medical science and public health, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance throughout the research process. Through its commitment to excellence, the university fosters an environment that encourages scientific inquiry and the translation of research findings into practical applications.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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