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DeNTS Taxonomy Review

Open consultation: Review of the dental non-technical skills framework, DeNTS

Non-Technical skills are part of ‘human factors’ relating to the cognitive and social skills which are used to underpin performance. In relation to healthcare, they have been shown to be key skills in supporting good clinical performance and better patient outcomes.

The Faculty of Dental Trainers, RCSEd, published a dental non-technical skills framework in 2019 – and this is now being updated. The updated framework is presented throughout this document. You are being invited to respond to these proposed changes through this online survey.

Please download the PDF below, before responding to the questions. We anticipate that the responses should take no more than around 15-20 minutes.

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1. Please specify the name of the Institution, Organisation or Society *

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Please confirm that you are familiar with the updated non-technical skills framework presented in the PDF document *

Yes I’m familiar with the updated non-technical skills framework

No, I’m not familiar with the updated non-technical skills framework

In relation to the domains and sub-elements:

Situation Awareness

Gathering information
Understanding information
Recognising difference
Anticipating the future

Decision Making

Considering Options
Making sound Judgements
Selecting and Communicating Options
Implementing and Reviewing Decisions

Teamwork & Communication

Exchanging Information Effectively
Establishing a Shared Understanding
Coordinating Team Activities
Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback

Leadership & Management

Leading By Example
Supporting and Motivating Others
Setting and Maintaining Standards
Maintaining Respect

Cognition

Coping with Pressure and Fatigue
Maintaining Focus
Recognition of Self
Reflective Practice and Action Planning

Please select how well you agree with the statements below

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The domains and sub-elements are understandable *	The domains and sub-elements are understandable - Strongly disagree	The domains and sub-elements are understandable - Disagree	The domains and sub-elements are understandable - Agree	The domains and sub-elements are understandable - Strongly Agree
The framework provides a clear structure *	The framework provides a clear structure - Strongly disagree	The framework provides a clear structure - Disagree	The framework provides a clear structure - Agree	The framework provides a clear structure - Strongly Agree
I am comfortable with how the sub-elements across the domains have been categorized *	I am comfortable with how the sub-elements across the domains have been categorized - Strongly disagree	I am comfortable with how the sub-elements across the domains have been categorized - Disagree	I am comfortable with how the sub-elements across the domains have been categorized - Agree	I am comfortable with how the sub-elements across the domains have been categorized - Strongly Agree

If you feel there are any omissions, or other ways to categorise the elements that you think works better, please comment below

How useful do you find the ‘notes’ section, which provides a narrative to help assessors better understand each element? *

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Is there anything that you would suggest adding, or changing?

How useful do you find the ‘example behavioural markers’, which help assessors to identify non-technical skills during observations? *

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Is there anything that you would suggest adding, or changing?

Is there anything in the framework that you feel is missing?

At what levels do you see value in using the framework? *

select all that apply

Undergraduate programmes

Postgraduate taught programmes

Specialist training programmes

Vocational/workplace-based training programmes

Staff training/development programmes

The framework is published in English, please list below any terms that you find hard to understand or interpret

DeNTS Taxonomy Review

Open consultation: Review of the dental non-technical skills framework, DeNTS

In relation to the domains and sub-elements:

Thank you for participating in the survey! Your contribution is truly appreciated.

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