Personality factors and medical training: a review of the literature

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva M Doherty ◽  
Emmeline Nugent
Curationis ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Venter

From a review of the literature on essential hypertension it appears that there is lack of clarity in respect of the causes of this condition. Apparently the disease is associated with genetic, environmental and personality factors, but the interaction between factors such as mother-dominance, the handling of aggression and rage and motivation could have a bearing on the situation. The objective of this research was therefore to investigate these factors by comparing a group of 50 hypertensive and a group of 40 normotensive Coloured women.


Author(s):  
Patricia Costa Mincoff Barbanti ◽  
Sergio Ricardo Lopes de Oliveira ◽  
Sandra Marisa Pelloso ◽  
Maria Dalva de Barros Carvalho

Abstract: Introduction: The occurrence of abuse, harassment and mistreatment of medical students is a widespread phenomenon and not a problem limited to certain countries or particular schools. Such behavior during medical training creates hostile learning environments, induces stress, depressive symptoms, may impair performance and patient care. Objective: To analyze the methodology used in recent studies to describe the consequences of mistreatment on medical student’s life and academic performance. Method: A brief review of the literature indexed in 6 international databases was carried out (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library). The descriptors were categorized into two groups, one containing different types of violence and the other contemplating the studied population. Results: A total of 20 articles were selected for this study and all of them based their research methodology on the use of questionnaires, scales and/or interviews. The strengths and weaknesses of these methodologies were discussed, and the use of simulation was suggested as a new methodological alternative. Conclusion: This review reinforces that mistreatment of medical students has remained frequent over time and it is closely related to the students’ mental health and performance impairment. The authors recommend a new methodological approach to collect data related to the effects arising from a hostile learning environment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 326-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen Weidner ◽  
Joneen Lowman

Purpose We conducted a systematic review of the literature regarding adult telepractice services (screening, assessment, and treatment) from approximately 2014 to 2019. Method Thirty-one relevant studies were identified from a literature search, assessed for quality, and reported. Results Included studies illustrated feasibility, efficacy, diagnostic accuracy, and noninferiority of various speech-language pathology services across adult populations, including chronic aphasia, Parkinson's disease, dysphagia, and primary progressive aphasia. Technical aspects of the equipment and software used to deliver services were discussed. Some general themes were noted as areas for future research. Conclusion Overall, results of the review continue to support the use of telepractice as an appropriate service delivery model in speech-language pathology for adults. Strong research designs, including experimental control, across multiple well-described settings are still needed to definitively determine effectiveness of telepractice services.


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