Hayley Manalang Ko will defend her thesis for the PhD program in Social Sciences, with specialization in Social Work and Social Policy with “Finding the Right Words: Bridging Best Practice Interviewing and Healthcare Communication in Cases of Child Abuse."
The trial lecture lasts from 10:00-10:45, and the title is: How can the contribution of dental professionals to child safeguarding be strengthened through improved recognition, training and interdisciplinary approaches?
The candidate will defend her thesis at 12:00.
The public defence and trial lecture will also be streamed (oslomet.zoom.us).
Webinar ID: 642 1809 9601
Passcode: 2025
The ordinary opponents are:
The head of the public defence is Vice Dean Steen Steensen, Faculty of Social Sciences, OsloMet.
The supervisors have been:
Providing children with the opportunity to share their experiences and ensure they are understood is not only a right but also crucial for identifying and addressing maltreatment. Although effective communication between healthcare professionals and children is vital, poor communication can result in missed signs of maltreatment or even compromise the reliability of a child’s testimony regarding alleged abuse.
As part of a multidisciplinary research initiative, best practice interviewing techniques were explored within the context of child healthcare, with a particular emphasis on forensic dental and medical examinations This thesis highlights the existing gap in both research and practice concerning best practice interviewing strategies in healthcare settings.
It represents the first known study to assess the quality of conversations during forensic health examinations. The findings underscore the need for healthcare professionals working with children to be actively involved in discussions and training initiatives focused on best practice interviewing techniques.