Is Wikipedia a reliable learning resource for medical students? Evaluating respiratory topics

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samy A. Azer
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Learning Resource ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
The Mean

The aim of the present study was to critically evaluate the accuracy and readability of English Wikipedia articles on the respiratory system and its disorders and whether they can be a suitable resource for medical students. On April 27, 2014, English Wikipedia was searched for articles on respiratory topics. Using a modified DISCERN instrument, articles were independently scored by three assessors. The scoring targeted content accuracy, frequency of updating, and quality of references. The readability of articles was measured using two other instruments. The mean DISCERN score for the 40 articles identified was 26.4 ± 6.3. Most articles covered causes, signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatment. However, several knowledge deficiencies in the pathogenesis of diseases, investigations needed, and treatment were observed. The total number of references for the 40 articles was 1,654, and the references varied from 0 to 168 references, but several problems were identified in the list of references and citations made. The readability of articles was in the range of 9.4 ± 1.8 to 22.6 ± 10.7 using the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level instrument and 10.0 ± 2.6 to 19.6 ± 8.3 using the Readability Coleman-Liau index. A strong correlation was found between the two instruments ( r2= 0.744, P < 0.001). The agreement between the assessors had mean κ scores in the range of 0.712–0.857. In conclusion, despite the effort placed in creating Wikipedia respiratory articles by anonymous volunteers (wikipedians), most articles had knowledge deficiencies, were not accurate, and were not suitable for medical students as learning resources.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Patient Information Quality and Readability on Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) on the Internet

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Priyanka ◽  
Yousaf B. Hadi ◽  
G. J. Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Grade Level ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Website Quality ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Moderate Quality ◽  
The Mean ◽  
11Th Grade

Objective. Patients are increasingly using the Internet to inform themselves of health-related topics and procedures, including EGD. We analyzed the quality of information and readability of websites after a search on 3 different search engines. Methods. We used an assessment tool for website quality analysis that we developed in addition to using validated instruments for website quality, Global Quality Score (GQS) and Health on Net (HON) certification. The readability was assessed using Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease (FRE) and Flesch-Kincaid Grade level (FKG). 30 results of each search terms ‘EGD’ and ‘Upper Endoscopy’ from Google and 15 each from Bing and Yahoo were analyzed. A total of 45 websites were included from 100 URLs after removing duplicates, video links, and journal articles. Results. Only 3 websites were found to have good quality and comprehensive and authentic information. These websites were https://www.healthline.com, https://www.uptodate.com, and https://www.emedicine.medscape.com. There were additional 13 sites with moderate quality of information. The mean Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease (FRE) score was 46.92 (range 81.6-6.5). The mean Flesch-Kincaid Grade level (FKG) was 11th grade, with a range of 6th grade to 12th grade and above making them difficult to read. Conclusions. Our study shows that there are quite a few websites with moderate quality content. We recommend 3 comprehensive and authentic websites out of 45 URLs analyzed for information on Internet for EGD. In addition, the readability of the websites was consistently at a higher level than recommended by AMA at 11th grade level. In addition, we identified 3 websites with moderate quality content written at 8th grade and below readability level. We feel that gastroenterologists can help their patients better understand this procedure by directing them to these comprehensive websites.

scholarly journals Natural Agents that Act in the Prevention and Treatment of Oral Mucositis: Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 214-221
Author(s):  
Tamires Ribeiro Avelino ◽  
Ana Carla Barletta Sanches ◽  
Tila Fortuna Costa Freire ◽  
Gabriela Botelho Martins ◽  
Juliana Borges de Lima Dantas
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Natural Agents ◽  
De Se ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
No Gold Standard

AbstractOral mucositis (OM) is one of the most frequent and painful problems caused by head and neck radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. Because there is no gold standard therapy for this disruptive conditions management, the therapeutic approach promotes palliative action, which consists of the signs and symptoms relief, in addition to preventing further complications. The present study aims to identify the main natural agents that act in the prevention and treatment of MO, as well as to describe the pathophysiology and classification of this condition. This is a literature review of qualitative and exploratory nature through survey of scientific articles in the database SciELO, Lilacs, Medline and Pubmed. The results demonstrated that chamomile, propolis, aloe and honey have been widely used in dentistry, being pointed out in the scientific literature as promising strategies, as they present analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, besides being well tolerated by the patients and have a low cost. It can be considered that the use of these agents for the prevention and treatment of OM provides a clinical lesions improvement, with consequent advance in the quality of life of these patients. However, more studies need to be carried out in an attempt to obtain more information about the most appropriate posology and presentation form, besides evaluating the toxicity of these natural agents. Keywords: Stomatitis. Chamomile. Propolis. Aloe. Honey. ResumoA mucosite oral (MO) consiste em um dos problemas mais frequentes e dolorosos provocados pela radioterapia em região de cabeça e pescoço e/ou quimioterapia. Por não existir terapia considerada padrão ouro para o manejo desta condição perturbadora, a abordagem terapêutica promove ação paliativa, que consiste no alívio de sinais e sintomas, além de prevenir maiores complicações. O presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar os principais agentes naturais que atuam na prevenção e tratamento da MO, bem como descrever a fisiopatologia e classificação desta afecção. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura de natureza qualitativa e exploratória através de levantamento de artigos científicos na base de dados SciELO, Lilacs, Medline e Pubmed. Os resultados demonstraram que a camomila, a aloe vera, a própolis e o mel têm sido amplamente utilizados na Odontologia,sendo apontados na literatura científica como estratégias de tratamento promissoras, pois apresentam efeito analgésico e antiinflamatório, além de serem bem tolerados pelos pacientes e possuirem baixo custo.Pode-se considerar que a utilização desses agentes para a prevenção e o tratamento da MO proporciona uma melhora clínica das lesões, com conseqüente melhora na qualidade de vida desses pacientes. Todavia, mais estudos precisam ser realizados na tentativa de se obter maiores informações acerca da posologia e forma de apresentação mais indicadas, além de avaliar a toxicidade desses agentes naturais. Palavras-chave: Estomatite. Camomila. Própolis. Aloe. Mel.

scholarly journals THE REVITALIZATION OF LOCAL WISDOM OF MANDAILING COMMUNITY AS LEARNING SOURCE OF ISLAMIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
maulana arafat lubis
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning Resource ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Changing Times ◽  
North Sumatra

Mandailing culture is part of Indonesia's diversity located in North Sumatra province. Local wisdom of Mandailing community can be used as a learning resource for students of Islamic primary school,so attitude of spiritual, social, knowledge and skills are formed. The local wisdom of the Mandailing community contains the learning resources that must be known and understood by Islamic primary school students such as (1) Ulos Mandailing, (2) Bagas Godang, (3) Amak Lampiasa, (4) Eating Kipang, (5) Marsialapari, (6) Harangan Rarangan, (7) Lubuk Larangan, (8) Marmalim Malim, (9) Gordang Sambilan, (10) Marpokat, (11) Naposo Nauli Bulung. Eleven parts of culture have meaning and values that become the basis of education to students as early as possible. The quality of learning in schools is determined by how the teacher do the learning process in class so that the learning goal can be achieved effectively and efficiently. The use of learning resources becomes one of the things that must be paid attention in the learning process. Integrating Mandailing local wisdom as a learning resource can facilitate the level of students’ understanding and can maintain ancestors’ relics that begin to fade with the changing times.

Feasibility Study Pengembangan Sumber Belajar Formal dan Non Formal

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Andi Ahmad Gunadi ◽  
Aswir Aswir
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Learning Resource ◽  
Process Learning ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
The Right ◽  
Management Students

Learning resources are things that can be used to help the learning process. Learning resources consist of learning resources designed and learning resources that are utilized. Learning resources that are utilized are learning resources that are not specifically designed for learning purposes and that their existence can be found, applied and utilized for learning purposes. Waste is a learning resource that can be used and is endless to learn. With good and right management, students can use waste to improve human dignity and direction towards civil society. The purpose of the study: utilizing waste as a source of learning towards civil society. Research method: qualitative descriptive. Respondents: Grade 3 students at SDN Iwul 03 Parung, Bogor, numbering 27 people. Research results: 1). 25 or 92.6% of students know garbage as a learning resource in the learning environment; 2). 25 or 92.6% of students know how to make organic compost fertilizer with basic ingredients of organic waste; 3). 24 or 88.9% of students get the right to proper education after utilizing waste as a learning resource. Conclusion: As a source of learning, waste can be used to improve the quality of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor students in terms of clean, healthy, comfortable, economical life in accordance with the full dignity and human dignity.

scholarly journals Content and Quality of Websites for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: An Environmental Scan

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205435811986309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Smekal ◽  
Sarah Gil ◽  
Maoliosa Donald ◽  
Heather Beanlands ◽  
Sharon Straus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Accessible Information ◽  
Reading Grade Level ◽  
The Mean

Background: Although numerous websites for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are available, little is known about their content and quality. Objective: To evaluate the quality of CKD websites, and the degree to which they align with information needs identified by patients with CKD. Methods: We identified websites by entering “chronic kidney disease” in 3 search engines: Google.com (with regional variants for Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States), Bing.com, and Yahoo.com. We included the first 50 unique English-language sites from each search. We evaluated website content using a 30-point scale comprising 8 priority content domains identified by patients with CKD ( understanding CKD, diet, symptoms, medications, mental/physical health, finances, travel, and work/school). We used standardized tools to evaluate usability, reliability, and readability (DISCERN, HONcode, LIDA, Reading Ease, and Reading Grade Level). Two reviewers independently conducted the search, screen, and evaluation. Results: Of the 2093 websites identified, 115 were included. Overall, sites covered a mean (SD) of 29% (17.8) of the CKD content areas. The proportion of sites covering content related to understanding CKD, symptoms, and diet was highest (97%, 80%, and 72%, respectively). The proportion of sites covering travel, finances, and work/school content was lowest (22%, 12%, and 12%, respectively). The mean (SD) scores for DISCERN, LIDA and HONcode were 68% (14.6), 71% (14.4), and 75% (17.2), respectively, considered above average for usability and reliability. The mean (SD) Reading Grade Level was 10.6 (2.8) and Reading Ease was 49.8 (14.4), suggesting poor readability. Conclusions: Although many CKD web sites were of reasonable quality, their readability was poor. Furthermore, most sites covered less than 30% of the content patients identified as important for CKD self-management. These results will inform content gaps in internet-accessible information on CKD self-management that should be addressed by future eHealth web-based tools.

Assessing the quality and readability of NHS urology webpages in England

2021 ◽  
pp. 205141582110119
Author(s):  
Celina J Pook ◽  
Kay Thomas ◽  
Matthew F Bultitude
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Reading Grade Level ◽  
Ease Score ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Aid Decision ◽  
Standard Framework

Objective: To examine the readability of urology webpages to assess their suitability for the general population and their inclusivity for varied levels of health literacy. Methods: We accessed all urology department websites from NHS trusts in England. A standard framework was used to assess these for ease of navigation, availability and quality of urology-specific information. Text was analysed using Flesch–Kincaid Grade Level and Ease Score to measure readability. Results: From the 132 NHS trust websites investigated, 117 (88.6%) had a urology-specific webpage, a considerable increase from 98 trusts (68%) in 2010. However, a smaller proportion of websites explained their services and procedures, and only 23.9% explained common urological conditions. Websites still appeared outdated, 23.9% had spelling errors, and 75.2% made none or poor use of images. The mean reading grade level was 13.40, equivalent to a UK reading age above 18 years, and the mean reading ease score was 30.35, in the range of ‘difficult’ text. Conclusion: Our data suggest that urology-specific webpages are not providing useful content for patients and are too complex for the general population to understand. Improvement would allow patients to be able to utilise such resources to aid decision making and to navigate complex NHS pathways. Level of evidence: Not applicable

scholarly journals Female Sexual Dysfunction in Married Medical Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaleh Asghari Roodsari ◽  
Afsaneh Khademi ◽  
Ehsan Akbari Hamed ◽  
Seideh Leila Tabatabaiifar ◽  
Ashraf Alleyassin
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Sexual Disorders ◽  
Life Evaluation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Sexual Function Questionnaire ◽  
Female Sexual Disorders

Background: Sexuality and its manifestation constitute some of the most complex of human behavior. Sexual dysfunction is more prevalent in women than in men. Prevalence of the subgroups of female sexual disorders is: desire disorder in 5-46%, arousal disorders in 7-10% and orgasmic disorders in 7- 10%. The objective of our study was to measure the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction in female medical students. Materials and Methods: Thirty two medical students participated in the study. The mean age was 24.30± 1.29 years. Duration of marriage was 2.68±1.5 years. Their husbands’ education ranges from secondary school diploma to PhD. Persian version of Sexual Function Questionnaire (SFQ) was piloted among medical students with and without chief complaint of female sexual dysfunction. Results: Prevalence of an abnormal score in each subgroup of SFQ was as follows: 20.0% in desire, 56.7% in arousal sensation, 33.3% in arousal lubrication, 36.7% in orgasm, 6.7% in pain and 20.0% in enjoyment. In our study 40.0% had sexual problems at least in one subgroup and 6.7% had problems in all subgroups. Only 2 participants were unsatisfied with their sexual life and seeking for any treatment. Discussion: In this study, prevalence of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) ranges from 6.7% to 56.7% in subgroups of the disorder. Solving social problems have critical effect on quality of life. Evaluation of FSD is important in total and especially in women who are university educated and will be occupied in essential positions.

scholarly journals Developing of fish anatomy learning module based on local wisdom in Ngebel Lake, Ponorogo, East Java

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cicilia Novi Primiani ◽  
Trio Ageng Prayitno ◽  
Egista Dinka
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Freshwater Fish ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Learning Resource ◽  
Student Responses ◽  
Learning Module ◽  
The Media

The use of local wisdom as learning resources has been widely known to be able to create meaningful learning. The purposes of this study were to 1) produce module based on freshwater fish anatomy as local wisdom in Ngebel Lake, Ponorogo and 2) find the quality of the module produced. The Research and Development (R&D) was designed based on the Thiagarajan model which consisted of defining, designing, developing, and disseminating stages. The data were collected using interview guidelines, validation sheets, and students’ response questionnaire. The validation results of the media, material, and language experts showed that the module was very valid with the percentages were 86.5%, 88.2%, and 85.3% respectively. In addition, the student responses reached 87.9% (very good). In conclusion, the fish anatomy learning module based on local wisdom is appropriate to be used as learning resource.

scholarly journals Using Item Analysis to Assess Objectively the Quality of the Calgary-Cambridge OSCE Checklist

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. e16-e22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tyrone Donnon ◽  
Murray Lee ◽  
Sarah Cairncross
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Practical Approach ◽  
First Year ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
The Mean ◽  
K 12 ◽  
First Year Medical Students

Background:  The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of item analysis to assess objectively the quality of items on the Calgary-Cambridge Communications OSCE checklist.Methods:  A total of 150 first year medical students were provided with extensive teaching on the use of the Calgary-Cambridge Guidelines for interviewing patients and participated in a final year end 20 minute communication OSCE station.  Grouped into either the upper half (50%) or lower half (50%) communication skills performance groups, discrimination, difficulty and point biserial values were calculated for each checklist item.Results:  The mean score on the 33 item communication checklist was 24.09 (SD = 4.46) and the internal reliability coefficient was ? = 0.77. Although most of the items were found to have moderate (k = 12, 36%) or excellent (k = 10, 30%) discrimination values, there were 6 (18%) identified as ‘fair’ and 3 (9%) as ‘poor’. A post-examination review focused on item analysis findings resulted in an increase in checklist reliability (? = 0.80).Conclusions:  Item analysis has been used with MCQ exams extensively. In this study, it was also found to be an objective and practical approach to use in evaluating the quality of a standardized OSCE checklist.

scholarly journals Association of academic stressors with sleep disturbances in medical students: is psychological stress a mediator?

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Waqas ◽  
Spogmai Khan ◽  
Waqar muhammad Sharif ◽  
Uzma khalid ◽  
Asad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Medicine is one of the most stressful fields of education because of its highly demanding professional and academic requirements. Psychological stress, anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in medical students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was undertaken at CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry in Lahore, Pakistan, and was approved by the CMH LMC Research Ethics Committee. Students enrolled in all yearly courses for the MBBS degree were included. The questionnaire consisted of four sections: 1) demographics 2) a table listing 34 potential stressors, 3) the 14-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and 4) the Pittsburgh Quality of Sleep Index (PSQI). Data were analyzed in SPSS v. 20. Logistic regression was run to identify associations between group of stressors, gender, year of study, student’s background, stress and quality of sleep. Results: Total response rate was 93.9% (263/280 respondents returned the questionnaire). The mean PSS-14 score was 30.04 (6.97). Logistic regression analysis showed that cases of high-level stress were associated with year of study and academic-related stressors only. Univariate analysis identified 157 cases with high stress levels (59.7%). The mean PSQI score was 8.09 (3.12). According to PSQI score, 203/263 respondents (77.02%) were poor sleepers. Logistic regression showed that mean PSS-14 score was a significant predictor of PSQI score (OR 1.99, P<0.05). Conclusion: We found a very high prevalence of academic stress and poor sleep quality among medical students. Many medical students reported using sedatives more than once a week. Academic stressors contributed significantly to stress and sleep disorders in medical students.

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