scholarly journals The impact of psychiatry school on attitudes towards psychiatry in medical students and junior doctors in Pakistan

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S3-S3
Author(s):  
Raja Adnan Ahmed ◽  
Sanaa Moledina ◽  
Usama Asad
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
T Test ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Individual Scores ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Paired T Test

AimsTo assess the impact of Psychiatry School on the attitudes towards psychiatry in Pakistani medical students (MS) and junior doctors (JD).MethodInspired by the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ ‘Choose Psychiatry’ campaign, an online event by the name of ‘Psychiatry Autumn School Pakistan’ was held on the 1st of November 2020. The event was promoted through social media and medical students and junior doctors from across Pakistan were invited to attend. Moreover, a panel of British and Pakistani psychiatrists belonging to different sub-specialties was invited to deliver talks. The attendees were provided an insight into psychiatry as a viable career option and were introduced to the training pathways, research opportunities, and the various sub-specialties present within the field.Participants were requested to complete the 'Attitudes Towards Psychiatry' (ATP-30) questionnaires before and immediately after the event. Individual scores on the questionnaire can range from 30 to 150 and a high score indicates a positive attitude. Statistical analysis was performed using a paired t-test.Result41 attendees (MS = 30, JD = 11) completed the pre-and post-school survey. The respondents were majorly female (76%) and from public sector universities (76%), with an average age of 23 years. The mean ATP score before the course was 119 (MS = 117, JD = 121) which increased by 9 points to 128 (MS = 126, JD = 131) after the event. When the two samples were compared using a paired t-test, the difference was statistically significant p < 0.005.ConclusionWe conclude that a psychiatry school can positively influence attitudes towards psychiatry in medical students and junior doctors and our findings are consistent with similar studies done in other countries.In Pakistan, unfortunately, only 2–4% of undergraduate students opt for a career in psychiatry owing to insufficient knowledge and awareness about the available treatment modalities and advancement in the field. Hence, such an intervention can greatly enhance recruitment within the profession as it makes psychiatry more accessible and visible as a career choice, generates awareness about the effectiveness and evolution of psychotherapeutic practices, and eradicates misconceptions about the field that prevail among young doctors.This was the first psychiatry school held in Pakistan and the findings of the study as well the feedback received from the participants and the speakers motivate us to continue campaigning for ‘Choose Psychiatry.’

scholarly journals Impact evaluation of biomedical waste segregation among junior residents of a South Indian medical college: a quasi experimental study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2513
Author(s):  
Ranganath T. Sobagaiah ◽  
Karuna Siddappa Patange ◽  
Vishwanatha .
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Biomedical Waste ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Waste Segregation ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

Background: Biomedical waste is any waste generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals. The quantity of solid waste generated in Bangalore hospitals is from ½ to 4 kg per bed per day. But segregation is done in only 30%. Health care workers have an important responsibility to segregate the biomedical waste and dispose them. Hence this study was undertaken with the objective of assessing the impact of intervention on Biomedical waste segregation knowledge among junior doctors.  Methods: The study design employed is a quasi experimental study with control and intervention design. The junior doctors were selected randomly. After written informed consent the participants were divided as two group of intervention and control group with 74 in each group. Data of pre-test was collected using self-administered and validated questionnaire. After a week of pre-test, training using WHO modules 3 on training of biomedical waste segregation based on IHWM was done only for the intervention group. After a period of 3 months post test was conducted for both the intervention and the control group using a pre tested self-administered questionnaire with questions very similar to the pre-test.Results: The difference is found to be with t-test value of 1.434 and df of 37 with significant value 0.160 (>0.05) for the control group. The difference is found to be with t-test value of 3.241 and df of 35 with significant value 0.003 (<0.05) for the intervention group.Conclusions: The knowledge of biomedical waste management was found to increase after an intervention.

The Difference Between Unfixed and Postfixation Placental Weight

2019 ◽  
Vol 152 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary Tambouret ◽  
William R Jeck ◽  
Drucilla J Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Reference Values ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
T Test ◽  
Placental Weight ◽  
Significant Gain ◽  
Fresh State ◽  
Reference Weight ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Paired T Test

ABSTRACT Objectives Reference values for placental weights correlated with gestational age are used in surgical pathology. Most reference values were established for fresh placentas. Some laboratories routinely fix all placentas, bringing into question the accuracy of the reference weight values. We wanted to determine the impact of fixation on placental weight. Methods One hundred placentas from uncomplicated pregnancies were weighed in the fresh state, after removal of the cord and membranes. After fixation in formalin for 1 day and 5 days, the placentas were reweighed. The change in weight for each placenta was analyzed by a two-tailed paired t test. Results Statistically, a small but significant gain in weight occurred after 24 hours (3.7%, P << .001), and there was no significant change identified in the additional 4 days (P = .51). Nine placentas lost weight with fixation; the weight of four was unchanged. Conclusions We consider formalin fixation to add a statistically significant but clinically negligible amount of weight to the placenta.

Improving recruitment in psychiatry: The impact of a psychiatry summer school on attitudes towards psychiatry in medical students and foundation doctors

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S182-S182
Author(s):  
C. O’Prey ◽  
D. Hyland ◽  
C. O’Flaherty ◽  
G. Bramham
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Summer School ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Minimum Score ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Summer Schools ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionIn 2011, the Royal College of Psychiatrists in UK published a five-year plan to boost recruitment to a 95% fill rate for core training posts. Psychiatric summer schools were one of the methods outlined to improve recruitment. These are 3-day courses allowing attendees to explore different subspecialties and showcase inspiring psychiatrists who are leaders in their field.AimsTo evaluate whether attending a Psychiatry Summer School improves scores on the attitudes towards Psychiatry Scale (ATP-30) in Medical Students (MS) and Junior Doctors (JD).MethodsTwo free courses were held; one for MS in August 2016 and one for JD in November 2015. These involved interactive talks from consultant psychiatrists in various sub-specialties and a day in a forensic setting. All attendees were asked to complete ATP-30 before and immediately after attendance. A higher ATP-30 score indicates a more positive the attitude the minimum score is 30 and the maximum is 50. Paired scores were analysed using a paired t-test.ResultsThirty-three out of 45 attendees completed ATP-30 MS (n = 20/24) and JD (n = 13/21) before and after the course. The mean ATP30 score was 116 before attendance and 128 after the course, the mean difference was +12. When the two samples were compared using a paired t-test, there was a significant positive difference P < 0.0005.ConclusionsPsychiatry summer schools can improve attitudes towards psychiatry in medical students and junior doctors.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Medical Studies during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Impact of Digital Learning on Medical Students’ Burnout and Mental Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 349
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Zis ◽  
Artemios Artemiadis ◽  
Panagiotis Bargiotas ◽  
Antonios Nteveros ◽  
Georgios M. Hadjigeorgiou
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Medical Studies ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: The aim of this ecological study was to investigate what the impact of digital learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic was on the burnout and overall mental health (MH) of medical students. Background: During the unprecedented era of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of countries worldwide adopted very strong measures. Universities closed their doors, and education continued through digital learning lectures. Methods: An anonymous questionnaire was administered to all 189 eligible candidates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health was assessed via the MH domain of the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and burnout with the Maslach Burnout Inventory—Student Survey (MBI-SS). Results: The overall response rate was 81.5%. The overall burnout prevalence did not differ significantly between the two periods (pre-COVID-19 18.1% vs. COVID-19 18.2%). However, the burnout prevalence dropped significantly in year 4 (pre-COVID-19 40.7% vs. COVID-19 16.7%, p = 0.011), whereas it increased significantly in year 6 (pre-COVID-19 27.6% vs. COVID-19 50%, p = 0.01). When looking at each MBI-SS dimension separately, we found that emotional exhaustion decreased significantly in year 4 but increased in year 6, and cynicism increased in all years. The overall MH deteriorated significantly between the two periods (pre-COVID-19 58.8 ± 21.6 vs. COVID-19 48.3 ± 23, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Digital learning in medical studies carries significant risks. Not only does the MH deteriorate, but cynicism levels also increase. Emotional exhaustion was found to increase particularly in final year students, who struggle with the lack of clinical experience just before they start working as qualified junior doctors.

scholarly journals The Impact of Moringa Leaves, Katuk Leaves and Oxytocin Massage on Quantity and Quality of Mother's Milk as Patients Health Center in Bali

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 275-279
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
T Test ◽  
The Third ◽  
Psychological Disturbances ◽  
Α Level ◽  
Postpartum Mothers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Paired T Test

The problem of breastfeeding is part of the problem of discomfort in postpartum mothers for 2 hours after giving birth. This problem often causes trauma to postpartum mothers during breastfeeding, psychological disturbances, and increases morbidity in the mother and baby due to inadequate breast milk. The practice of Oxytocin massage, Moringa leaves and Katuk leaves at the same time can improve the quantity and quality of breast milk in maternal patients with 36-40 weeks' gestation. This type of research is quantitative research. Respondents numbered 30 were selected by determining purposive sampling in each group consisting of 10 mothers. Data were analyzed using a Paired t-test and Independent sample t-test with an α level of 0.05. The results showed that there was an increase in the quantity of breastfeeding. On the 3rd day, the quantity of breast milk with volume of 45 cc. In the week I with a volume of 10.50 cc, week II 86.50 cc, week III 168.50 cc and week IV as much as 275 cc. It shows that there are differences in quality on days 3 to week IV. The results of data analysis also showed that the 3rd day the quality of breast milk is rather yellow and rather thick, then the first week to the third week rather yellow and thin. At week IV, the quality of breast milk is white and runny. There is an increase in the quality and quantity of breast milk in all three groups.

scholarly journals Amikacin or Vancomycin Exposure Alters the Postnatal Serum Creatinine Dynamics in ELBW Neonates

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara van Donge ◽  
Anne Smits ◽  
John van den Anker ◽  
Karel Allegaert
Keyword(s):  
Serum Creatinine ◽  
Potential Effect ◽  
Mixed Effects ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Antibiotic Exposure ◽  
Modelling Analysis ◽  
Sensitive Tool ◽  
Elbw Neonates ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

Background: Disentangling adverse drug reactions from confounders remains a major challenge to assess causality and severity in neonates. Vancomycin and amikacin are perceived as nephrotoxic and often prescribed in neonates. We selected these compounds to assess their impact on creatinine dynamics as sensitive tool to detect a renal impairment signal. Methods: A recently developed dynamical model that characterized serum creatinine concentrations of 217 ELBW neonates (4036 serum creatinine observations) was enhanced with data on individual administration of vancomycin and/or amikacin to identify a potential effect of antibiotic exposure by nonlinear mixed-effects modelling analysis. Results: Of our ELBW patients, 77% were exposed to either vancomycin or amikacin. Antibiotic exposure resulted in transient lower overall creatinine clearance and a modest increase in serum creatinine. Dependency on gestational age was observed in the difference in serum creatinine when exposed to antibiotics during the third week after birth (difference in creatinine for a neonate at 24 weeks gestation decreased with 56% for a 32-week-old neonate). Conclusions: A previously described model on creatinine dynamics was used to explore and quantify the impact amikacin or vancomycin exposure on creatinine dynamics. Such tools can be used to explore minor changes, or compare minor differences between treatment modalities.

scholarly journals Impact of Planned Teaching Program on COVID- 19 Vaccination in Terms of Knowledge and Attitude among the People in Selected Rural Area of Nadiad Taluka

2021 ◽  
pp. 179-185
Author(s):  
Patel Shivangi ◽  
Pateliya Jahnvi ◽  
Makwana Pinal ◽  
Chavda Surbhi ◽  
Mahida Rajan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Standard Error ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
T Test ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Paired T Test

Introduction: Vaccination is intended to prevent diseases. Vaccines saves 2-3 million lives every year. A COVID-19 vaccine is one of the best way to provide acquired immunity against COVID -19. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program in terms of knowledge and attitude [1]. Objective: To assess the impact of planned teaching program on COVID- 19 vaccination in terms of knowledge and attitude among the rural people. Method: A quantitative study with one group pre test post test design was conducted at various rural places of Nadiad Taluka. A total 60 people were enrolled in to the study. A structured knowledge questionnaire and likert attitude scale was built that contained information regarding COVID 19 vaccination. The effect of teaching program was analyzed by statically Results: T-test and chi square test was used to find the association with selected demographic variables. In the knowledge regarding COVID-19 vaccination range was 8, mean was 0.849 standard deviation was 0.357, standard error mean was 0.0595. In the attitude range was 33, mean was 4.345, standard deviation was 0.797, standard error mean was 0.132. A knowledge paired t-test value was 5.30 and the attitude paired t-test value was 6.57 was. Conclusion: The planned teaching program was effective in increasing knowledge and attitude regarding COVID-19 vaccination among the rural people of Nadiad Taluka.

scholarly journals The influence of kihap on the impact of Dolio-chagui kicks in taekwondo

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-57
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Dias Martins ◽  
Debora Cantergi ◽  
Jefferson Fagundes Loss
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Random Order ◽  
T Test ◽  
Real Effect ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

The kihapis a technique used in several oriental martial arts. It is a yell used by practitioners with the ex pectation of enhancing the force of a hit. However, the real effect of using the kihapis unknown. Therefore, this study aims to compare the peak of acceleration of the Dolio-chaguikick in taekwondo performed with and without the use of kihap. Twenty two experienced taekwondo practitioners performed 30 kicks each against a punching bag, alternating in random order with and without kihap, while the acceleration of the punching bag was measured. A t-test was used to compare the difference between the mean acceleration in both conditions. Higher values were found with the use of kihap(7.8 ± 2.8 g) than without the use of kihap(7.1 ± 2.4 g), p< 0.01, r= 0.57. The results indicate that kihapenhances the impact of the kick.

11 Filling the void: preparing future junior doctors for challenging conversations

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 363.3-364
Author(s):  
Hannah Costelloe ◽  
Alice Copley ◽  
Andrew Greenhalgh ◽  
Andrew Foster ◽  
Pratik Solanki
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Small Group ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
List Type ◽  
The Impact

Evidence demonstrates that medical students have limited experience in developing ‘higher-order communication skills’ (Kaufman et al. 2000). Anecdotally many do not feel confident in their ability to conduct difficult conversations often due to a lack of exposure to such scenarios in practice or a pervasive notion that these scenarios are inappropriate for students and beyond the scope of a junior doctor’s role and thus not a focus of curriculums (Noble et al. 2007). There is however a correlation between level of clinical experience and improved confidence for medical students (Morgan and Cleave-Hogg 2002).We surveyed a group of final year medical students to assess their confidence using a 10-point Likert scale in tackling common palliative and end of life care scenarios. Our intervention comprised a study day of 10 practical small-group teaching simulation and OSCE-style stations designed to provide exposure to common experiences in a controlled setting. We reassessed the confidence of students after delivery and objectively explored the impact of the day by asking participants to complete a validated assessment before and after the course. All results showed significant improvement on t-testing: confidence in end of life communication in an OSCE setting improved by 42.2% and assessment marks improved by 24.7% (p=0.039).Palliative care is an area in which students approaching the end of undergraduate training feel underprepared. Our findings demonstrate that small group sessions improve confidence by facilitating communication practice in a controlled environment and providing crucial exposure to common palliative care scenarios they will face as doctors.References. Kaufman D, Laidlaw T, Macleod H. Communication skills in medical school: Exposure confidence and performance. Academic Medicine [online] 2000;75(10):S90–S92. Available at https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2000/10001/Communication_Skills_in_Medical_School__Exposure.29.aspx [Accessed: 30 May 2018]. Morgan P, Cleave-Hogg D. Comparison between medical students’ experience confidence and competence. Medical Education [online] 2002;36(6):534–539. Available at https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2923.2002.01228.x [Accessed: 30 May 2018]. Noble L, Kubacki A, Martin J, Lloyd M. The effect of professional skills training on patient-centredness and confidence in communicating with patients. Medical Education [online] 2007;41(5):432–440. Available at https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2929.2007.02704.x [Accessed: 30 May 2018]

scholarly journals Analysis of the impact of the Work From Home Policy on Changes in Stock Prices and Transaction Volume Study of Telecommunications Companies at IDX

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Arie Setyo Dwi Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Stock Prices ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Price Change ◽  
Test Sample ◽  
T Test ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Telecommunications Companies ◽  
Paired T Test

The work from home policy due to the COVID 19 pandemic is an alternative in preventing the spread of the COVID 19 virus. The general public must get used to working and learning by utilizing telecommunications networks to support work. The increase in internet network traffic is expected to provide a stimulus for telecommunications companies. This study examines the sentiment of work from home to changes in price and transaction volume of shares of two companies, namely PT. Telkom Indonesia Tbk and PT. XL Axiata. Tbk. The analysis technique in this study uses quantitative analysis techniques with a paired t-test sample test. Data collected from the Indonesia Stock Exchange with the type of secondary data. Researchers used the paired t-test sample test using SPSS 21 software. The results showed that PT Telkom Indonesia Tbk indicated a significant price change of Rp. 343 before the policy but the volume of transactions increased after the announcement of the work from home policy. PT XL Axiata Tbk had a significant change of Rp. 126 which was higher before the work from home policy, but the transaction volume had no significant effect before and after the work from home policy.

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