Efficacy of Hand Gestures and the Hand as Foot Teaching Method Compared to Traditional Methods in Medical and Dental Education: A Scoping Review

Although early findings are promising, research on gesture-based teaching especially the "Hand-as-Foot method" is still limited, particularly in dental education. Most available studies suggest improved engagement and understanding, but high-quality, comparative research is needed to support broader adoption of these techniques in health education.

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Journal of Dental Education
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2026-02-25
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.70190
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Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
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Efficacy of Hand Gestures and the Hand as Foot Teaching Method Compared to Traditional Methods in Medical and Dental Education: A Scoping Review

Vinod Jathanna, M. Thomas, Shivangi Vats
Journal of Dental Education
Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
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Efficacy of Hand Gestures and the Hand as Foot Teaching Method Compared to Traditional Methods in Medical and Dental Education: A Scoping Review

Vinod Jathanna, M. Thomas, Shivangi Vats
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Abstract

Although early findings are promising, research on gesture-based teaching especially the "Hand-as-Foot method" is still limited, particularly in dental education. Most available studies suggest improved engagement and understanding, but high-quality, comparative research is needed to support broader adoption of these techniques in health education.

Journal of Dental Education
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 43%
Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
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