Tag: Self-Determination Theory
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ChatGPT for Oral Anatomy Terminology in Dentistry Education
Introduction: The challenge of terminology in EMI dental education Globalization of higher education has increased English-medium instruction (EMI) in non-Anglophone settings. For dental students learning dense terminology, mastering specialized vocabulary in English becomes a critical gatekeeper to success. In Malaysia, where international students form a substantial part of the dental programs, tools that can scaffold…
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ChatGPT boosts terminology learning in oral anatomy for EMI multilingual dental students
Introduction: Navigating terminology in EMI dental education As higher education globalizes, more dental students study in English-medium instruction (EMI) outside their home countries. In non-Anglophone settings like Malaysia, students from diverse linguistic backgrounds must simultaneously master complex dental terminology and academic English. This dual demand can create cognitive load that hinders participation and achievement in…
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Leveraging ChatGPT to Support Terminology Learning in Oral Anatomy: A Mixed-Methods Study Among Linguistically Diverse Dental Students
Introduction: The challenge of terminology in EMI dental education Globalization in higher education has increased English-medium instruction (EMI) across non-Anglophone contexts. In dental education, mastering dense disciplinary terminology is essential for future clinicians, yet linguistically diverse students often face cognitive and linguistic barriers when engaging with oral anatomy. This mixed-methods study investigates how artificial intelligence,…
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Harnessing Self-Determination Theory to Transform Physiotherapy Education: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Introduction: Why interaction styles matter in physiotherapy Healthcare professionals (HCPs) who interact with people living with chronic diseases can significantly influence patients’ motivation, engagement, and self-management. In physiotherapy, where patients rely on guidance to sustain long-term health behaviors, the way therapists communicate and support needs matters as much as technical skill. Self-Determination Theory (SDT) provides…
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Evaluating a Self-Determination Theory–Based Module to Improve Physiotherapy Students’ Interaction Styles: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Introduction Effective interaction between health care professionals (HCPs) and patients with chronic diseases shapes motivation, adherence, and health outcomes. The Self-Determination Theory (SDT) provides a framework for understanding how HCPs’ interaction styles support or thwart patients’ basic psychological needs—autonomy, competence, and relatedness. A growing body of work suggests that SDT-based training can foster more need-supportive,…
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Applying Behavioral Science to Digital Therapeutics for Prediabetes: A Scoping Review
Introduction Prediabetes is a metabolic state where blood glucose levels are elevated above normal but do not meet the diagnostic thresholds for type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association and other clinical guidelines emphasize early lifestyle intervention to prevent progression to diabetes and to reduce cardiometabolic risk. In recent years, digital therapeutics (DTx) have emerged…