scholarly journals Factors influencing Research Engagement among Medical students in the United Kingdom (REMED-UK): protocol for a prospective, observational, national, multi-centre questionnaire - study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Temidayo Osunronbi ◽  
William Adeboye ◽  
David Faluyi ◽  
Jasmine George ◽  
Agbolahan Sofela
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Multi Centre Study ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Research Opportunities ◽  
Research Engagement ◽  
Grant Applications ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Introduction: There has been a decline in the number of academic clinicians in the UK. Also, there are gender and ethnic inequalities in research opportunities amongst UK clinicians. The decision to get involved in research as a clinician is usually made as a medical student. Hence, this study aims to investigate the factors affecting UK medical students’ involvement in research, and to understand their perceptions of research, motivation for and the barriers to their engagement in research. Methods: This study is a prospective, observational, national, multi-centre study that will utilise an online questionnaire using the QualtricsTM survey tool. Medical students that are at least 18 years old and enrolled in a UK medical school in the 2020/21 academic year are eligible to partake in this study. The following data will be collected: demographic, research experience, research perception, research self-efficacy, motivation, and barriers to engaging in research. The outcome measures are: number of research projects, publications, presentations, and successful grant applications.Conclusion: This study will produce evidence-based reports that will guide UK medical schools and relevant organisations in developing resources and programmes that will increase the number of future academic clinicians and resolve inequalities in research opportunities and engagement amongst future clinicians.

scholarly journals Factors influencing Research Engagement among Medical students in the United Kingdom (REMED-UK): protocol for a prospective, observational, national, multi-centre questionnaire - study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Temidayo Osunronbi ◽  
William Adeboye ◽  
David Faluyi ◽  
Jasmine Sofela ◽  
Agbolahan Sofela
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Multi Centre Study ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Research Opportunities ◽  
Research Engagement ◽  
Grant Applications ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Introduction: There has been a decline in the number of academic clinicians in the UK. Also, there is sex and ethnic inequalities in research opportunities amongst UK clinicians. The decision to get involved in research as a clinician is usually made as a medical student. Hence, this study aims to investigate the factors affecting UK medical students’ involvement in research, and to understand their perceptions of research, motivation for and the barriers to their engagement in research.Methods: This study is a prospective, observational, national, multi-centre study that will utilise an online questionnaire using the QualtricsTM survey tool. Medical students that are at least 18 years old and enrolled in a UK medical school in the 2020/21 academic year are eligible to partake in this study. The following data will be collected: demographic, research experience, research perception, research self-efficacy, motivation, and barriers to engaging in research. The outcome measures are: number of research projects, publications, presentations, and successful grant applications.Conclusion: This study will produce evidence-based reports that will guide UK medical schools and relevant organisations in developing resources and programmes that will increase the number of future academic clinicians and resolve inequalities in research opportunities and engagement amongst future clinicians.

scholarly journals Factors influencing Research Engagement among Medical students in the United Kingdom (REMED-UK): protocol for a prospective, observational, national, multi-centre questionnaire - study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Temidayo Osunronbi ◽  
William Adeboye ◽  
David Faluyi ◽  
Jasmine George ◽  
Agbolahan Sofela
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Multi Centre Study ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Research Opportunities ◽  
Research Engagement ◽  
Grant Applications ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Introduction: There has been a decline in the number of academic clinicians in the UK. Also, there are gender and ethnic inequalities in research opportunities amongst UK clinicians. The decision to get involved in research as a clinician is usually made as a medical student. Hence, this study aims to investigate the factors affecting UK medical students’ involvement in research, and to understand their perceptions of research, motivation for and the barriers to their engagement in research.Methods: This study is a prospective, observational, national, multi-centre study that will utilise an online questionnaire using the QualtricsTM survey tool. Medical students that are at least 18 years old and enrolled in a UK medical school in the 2020/21 academic year are eligible to partake in this study. The following data will be collected: demographic, research experience, research perception, research self-efficacy, motivation, and barriers to engaging in research. The outcome measures are: number of research projects, publications, presentations, and successful grant applications.Conclusion: This study will produce evidence-based reports that will guide UK medical schools and relevant organisations in developing resources and programmes that will increase the number of future academic clinicians and resolve inequalities in research opportunities and engagement amongst future clinicians.

scholarly journals Factors influencing Research Engagement among Medical students in the United Kingdom (REMED-UK): protocol for a prospective, observational, national, multi-centre questionnaire - study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Temidayo Osunronbi ◽  
William Adeboye ◽  
David Faluyi ◽  
Jasmine George ◽  
Agbolahan Sofela
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Multi Centre Study ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Research Opportunities ◽  
Research Engagement ◽  
Grant Applications ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Introduction: There has been a decline in the number of academic clinicians in the UK. Also, there is sex and ethnic inequalities in research opportunities amongst UK clinicians. The decision to get involved in research as a clinician is usually made as a medical student. Hence, this study aims to investigate the factors affecting UK medical students’ involvement in research, and to understand their perceptions of research, motivation for and the barriers to their engagement in research.Methods: This study is a prospective, observational, national, multi-centre study that will utilise an online questionnaire using the QualtricsTM survey tool. Medical students that are at least 18 years old and enrolled in a UK medical school in the 2020/21 academic year are eligible to partake in this study. The following data will be collected: demographic, research experience, research perception, research self-efficacy, motivation, and barriers to engaging in research. The outcome measures are: number of research projects, publications, presentations, and successful grant applications.Conclusion: This study will produce evidence-based reports that will guide UK medical schools and relevant organisations in developing resources and programmes that will increase the number of future academic clinicians and resolve inequalities in research opportunities and engagement amongst future clinicians.

scholarly journals Factors affecting consultant attitudes to undertaking undergraduate medical student teaching in the UK: a systematic review

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. e042653
Author(s):  
Isobel Marion Harris ◽  
Heather McNeilly ◽  
Hani Benamer ◽  
Derek J Ward ◽  
Alice J Sitch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Systematic Review Methodology ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Persistent Problem ◽  
Medical Student Teaching ◽  
The Uk

ObjectiveThis systematic review aimed to explore consultant attitudes towards teaching undergraduate medical students in the UK.DesignSystematic review.MethodologyStandard systematic review methodology was followed. MEDLINE, EMBASE and OpenGrey were searched from inception to August 2019 to identify studies exploring senior doctors’ attitudes towards teaching undergraduate medical students. Two reviewers independently carried out key methodological steps including study screening/selection, quality assessment and data extraction. A narrative synthesis was undertaken.ResultsFive studies were included in the review dating 2003–2015. Two studies used questionnaires, and three used focus groups/semistructured interviews. Key findings identified across all studies were consultants generally found teaching undergraduate medical students enjoyable, and consultants identified time constraints as a barrier to teaching. Other findings were consultants feeling there was a lack of recognition for time spent teaching, and a lack of training/guidance regarding teaching students.ConclusionsThis is the first systematic review to explore senior hospital doctors’ attitudes towards teaching undergraduate medical students. Despite these five studies spanning 12 years, the same attitudes and issues regarding teaching are identified by all, suggesting lack of time particularly is a persistent problem regarding consultant-based teaching. An anecdotal impression is that consultants are no longer as enthusiastic about teaching as they once were, but it is evident over the 12 years of these studies that enjoyment levels, and presumably enthusiasm, have not changed significantly.

scholarly journals 3446 The OHSU Physician-Scientist Experience: Integrating intensive translational research training for medical students into a competency-based educational framework

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (s1) ◽  
pp. 74-75
Author(s):  
Karen W. McCracken ◽  
Peter Mayinger ◽  
Cynthia Morris
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Translational Research ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Research Opportunities ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Physician Scientist ◽  
One Year ◽  
The One

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: The aim of this program is to provide early support to motivated medical students interested in a career as a physician-scientist in a framework of competency-based medical education. The CTSA creates an opportunity to provide clinical research education and protected time for research for medical students in clinical and translational research. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: This physician-scientist experience offers research opportunities in a wide variety of research disciplines, focused on clinical and translational investigations. The program offers both five-month and one-year blocks of protected research time. The five-month option is integrated into the four- year medical curriculum. The one-year option requires enrollment in an established Master of Clinical Research degree. Both options provide research experience under the mentorship of a physician-scientist. The five-month option aligns with UME competencies categorized under the six ACGME Domains of Competence. The one-year option includes coursework in research design, biostatistics, research ethics, data management, scientific communication, and proposal development within the CTSA-based education program. All students in the program attend a bimonthly journal club and seminar series starting in year one and extending through the research experience. This includes discussion of the importance of mentorship, selecting a residency, scientific writing and presentation, and personal narratives of physician-scientists and their pathways to this career. All students will be followed to determine career outcome. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Between 2015 and 2018, 67 students entered the program 46% selected the year out, and 56% selected the 5-month option. Students selecting this program constitute about 10% of the medical student population overall. We have had 17 graduates of the program to date. 55% of the cohort is women which parallels the OHSU medical student population. Long-term follow-up of at least 10 years will be needed to determine career outcomes. We assess student productivity by traditional measures of submitted abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations as well as longer term outcomes such as career orientation in medicine such as entry into a research-oriented residency and ultimately into an academic medicine or research. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: The OHSU physician-scientist experience successfully matches medical students with a diverse set of research mentors focused on the CTSA. Although institutional structures determine the variety of specific research opportunities, the integration of physician-scientist training into a CTSA-based training program expands the reach of training programs such as the TL1.

scholarly journals Determining Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Medical Education eLearning Platforms during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines: UTAUT2 Approach

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 780
Author(s):  
Yogi Tri Prasetyo ◽  
Ralph Andre C. Roque ◽  
Thanatorn Chuenyindee ◽  
Michael Nayat Young ◽  
John Francis T. Diaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Instructor Characteristics

eLearning has been the medium of delivery of medical educational institutions to address the scarcity of medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) was extended to determine the factors affecting the acceptance of eLearning platforms to medical education in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 360 medical students voluntary participated and answered an online questionnaire that consisted of 40 questions. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) indicated that performance expectancy was found to have the highest effect on behavioral intention, which was followed by learning value and instructor characteristics. A high behavioral intention was found to affect the actual use of eLearning platforms. Interestingly, social influence and habit were found not to be significant to behavioral intentions. This study is the first study that has explored the acceptance of eLearning platforms among medical students in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings can be a theoretical guideline of the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines for eLearning platforms. Finally, the framework would be very valuable for enhancing the open innovation in eLearning platforms in medical fields worldwide.

A systematic review of factors affecting choice of otolaryngology as a career in medical students and junior doctors

2019 ◽  
Vol 133 (10) ◽  
pp. 836-842 ◽  
Author(s):  
A W Mayer ◽  
K A Smith ◽  
S Carrie
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Common Factors ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Good Work ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Uk

AbstractBackgroundThere is growing concern over a future shortfall in provision of UK otolaryngology consultants. There is a declining rate of applications to otolaryngology specialty training in the UK.ObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically review the literature to establish what factors influence medical students’ and junior doctors’ decision to pursue a career in otolaryngology.MethodMedline, Embase and PubMed databases were searched in January 2019. Additional manual reference checks of identified literature were performed.ResultsEleven articles were included in the review. Common factors that positively influenced the decision to pursue a career in otolaryngology were exposure to the specialty, positive role models and a good work-life balance. Lack of exposure was a consistent deterrent from pursuing a career in otolaryngology.ConclusionThis review reiterates the need for greater exposure to otolaryngology in the undergraduate curriculum. In addition, mentorship for students with an interest in otolaryngology should be a priority.

scholarly journals Survey Among Medical Students During COVID-19 Lockdown: The Online Class Dilemma

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Thomas ◽  
Mohan T. Shenoy ◽  
Shenoy K. T. ◽  
Sruthi Suresh Kumar ◽  
Aboobakker Sidheeque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Online Class ◽  
Network Problems ◽  
Medical Undergraduate

Background: In view of COVID-19 lockdown in India, many colleges started online classes. This study aimed to evaluate the attitude of and the factors affecting medical students attending online classes during lockdown. Methods: We designed an online questionnaire with open-ended, close-ended, and Linkert scale questions. Links to the questionnaires were shared with the medical undergraduate students who have attended at least one online class during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Respondents were 1061 participants from 30 medical colleges from the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in India. Results: The majority of students – 94 % (955/1016) – used smartphones to attend online classes. ZOOM/ Skype – by 57.1 % (580/1016) – and Google platforms – by 54.4 % (553/1016) – were commonly used. Learning at leisure – 44.5 % (452/1016) – was the top reason why students liked online classes, whereas network problems – 85.8 % (872/1016) – was the top reason why students disliked them. Lack of sufficient interaction – 61.1% (621/1016) and more than half the participants – 51.7% (526/1016) – did not want to continue online classes after COVID-19 lockdown. More students – 55% (558/1016) – favored regular classes than online classes. Conclusion: Students in our survey did not seem favorably disposed to online classes. Network problems experienced by students should be addressed. Furthermore, teachers should try to make the classes more interactive and educational institutions should address the problem pointed out by the students in order to make online classes more effective in the future.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the factors affecting the formation of humoral immunity to the SARS-COV-2 coronavirus in medical students and doctors of the Republic of Crimea during active phase of the COVID-19 pandemia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-108
Author(s):  
A. V. Kubyshkin ◽  
I. I. Fomochkina ◽  
E. S. Krutikov ◽  
T. P. Sataieva ◽  
E. S. Ageeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Humoral Immunity ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Active Phase ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Population Immunity ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Vaccine Prophylaxis ◽  
The City

Purpose: to study the factors that affect the indicators of humoral immunity in medical students and doctors of the city of Simferopol by means of questionnaires and serological testing. The data obtained may indicate a fairly high involvement of medical students and medical workers in the processes of formation of population immunity to COVID-19.Materials and methods: from 14.09.20 to 06.10.20 the 67 students, as well as 19 doctors and nurses living in the Republic of Crimea have been examined by the method of enzyme immunoassay to detect IgG serum antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. All the examined subjects completed the online questionnaire.Results: According to the ELISA the antibodies to CoV-19 were detected in 14 students (20,9% [18,3%; 25,1%]), as well as in 6 health workers (31,6% [28,9%; 34,2%]) of the total examined number. The survey revealed a number of adverse factors that contribute to the depletion of the body's immune reserves in both students and medical professionals.Conclusion: the studies of the seroprevalence to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in various population groups, as well as the mechanisms and features of seroconversion, the kinetics of the immune response and the intensity of humoral immunity may possess an extremely important role in developing the strategy and tactics of antipandemic measures and in the future COVID-19 vaccine prophylaxis.

scholarly journals Analysis of the factors affecting the adoption and compliance of the NHS COVID-19 mobile application: a national cross-sectional survey in England

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e053395
Author(s):  
Marcus Panchal ◽  
Sukhpreet Singh ◽  
Esther Rodriguez-Villegas
Keyword(s):  
Independent Study ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
The Uk

ObjectivesTo conduct an independent study investigating how adults perceive the usability and functionality of the ‘National Health Service (NHS) COVID-19’ application (app). This study aims to highlight strengths and provide recommendations to improve adoption of future contact tracing developments.DesignA 60-item, anonymous online questionnaire, disseminated through social media outlets and email lists by a team from Imperial College London.SettingEngland.ParticipantsConvenience sample of 1036 responses, from participants aged 18 years and above, between December 2020 and January 2021.Primary outcome measuresEvaluate the compliance and public attitude towards the ‘NHS COVID-19’ app regarding its functionality and features. This included whether participants’ expectations were met, and their thoughts on the app privacy and security. Furthermore, to distinguish how usability, perception, and adoption differed with varying demographics and user values.ResultsFair compliance with the app features was identified, meeting expectations of the 62.1% of participants who stated they downloaded it after weighted analysis. However, participants finding the interface challenging were less likely to read information in the app and had a lesser understanding of its functionality. Furthermore, little understanding regarding the app’s functionality and privacy concerns was a possible reason why users did not download it. A readability analysis of the text revealed information within the app was conveyed at a level that may be too complex for up to 43% of the UK population. The study highlighted issues related to the potential of false positives caused by the design choices in the ‘Check-In’ feature.ConclusionThis study showed that while the ‘NHS COVID-19’ app was viewed positively, there remained issues regarding participants’ perceived knowledge of app functionality, potentially affecting compliance. Therefore, we recommended improvements regarding the delivery and presentation of the app’s information, and highlighted the potential need for the ability to check out of venues to reduce the number of false positive contacts.

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