scholarly journals The changing face of medical education: The impact and effectiveness of evidence generating community health project in medical students

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
Trushna Shah ◽  
Geetanjali Purohit ◽  
Niraj Pandit ◽  
Ajay George
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Health Project ◽  
The Impact

Background: Evidence-based practice usually refers to gathering quantitative data based upon the best decision about what constitutes effective or efficient practice or what is sometimes referred to as “best practices”. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the student’s perception and learning effectiveness towards Evidence Generating Community Health Projects (EviGenCHIP). Materials and Methods: This study was questionnaire based cross sectional study carried out in SBKS MIRC, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. A total of 110 MBBS students (III Year) participated. After obtaining ethical clearance the data was collected and analyzed. Data was compiled in excel sheet, analyzed for percentage and proportion. Results: In the present study 100 students (90.9%) believed that research in medical fi eld is important. On the contrary 40% students believed that there is no need to know about research methodology. After Evidence Generating Community Health Projects students were sensitized to the importance of protocol writing (56.3%), searching literature (40.9%), structured questionnaires, data collection and its analysis (45%), report writing (52.7%) and presentation as an integral part of research process. Conclusion: Evidence Generating Community Health Projects can be an effective tool for medical education, where they become exposed and sensitized to the research process at undergraduate level. It also improves active learning in public health and research skills. This teaching and learning model can be considered in other medical schools in the country. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i3.10951  Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(3) 2015 72-76     

IS ONLINE LEARNING A BETTER ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL TEACHING FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS - A STUDY IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-12
Author(s):  
Arijit Majumdar ◽  
Soumali Biswas ◽  
Tanushree Mondal
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Classroom Learning ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

Aim And Objective: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an unprecedented disruption in medical education and healthcare systems worldwide. In India, responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in medical education resulted in closures of medical colleges and adoption of online teaching-learning methods, which is challenging for both faculty and students. Rising concerns among students urged to evaluate strength and weakness of ongoing online teaching and learning methods. The objective of the study was to nd out the perceptions of students regarding E-learning during lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at IPGME & R Kolkata. A sample size of 600 was calculated. MBBS students of all levels participated in this study. A Google questionnaire was developed and was validated by Medical education unit of the college. The Google questionnaire was mailed to the students. The data was transferred to excel sheet and analysis was done on various parameters to derive descriptive statistics between classroom teaching and online teaching Results: Total 600responses were received. 340 (56.7%) males and 260(43.3%) females participated in the study. 41.7% students use mobile phones as their gadgets for E- learning and 33.3% use laptops followed by desktop (16.7%) and tablet (8.3%) Overall only 10 % students preferred to use only E- learning. 50% students preferred classical didactic learning. And 40% preferred a combination of classical ofine and E - learning as useful method of learning. Conclusions: Students did not prefer E- learning over classroom learning. They admit the usefulness of E -learning. But, classroom learning with rational use of E -learning is preferred by the students.

The impact of accurate documentation of parotid tumor operative reports on secondary surgical procedure

2020 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Piwowarczyk ◽  
Ewelina Bartkowiak ◽  
Jadzia Chou ◽  
Katarzyna Kukawska ◽  
Ludwika Piwowarczyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Referral Center ◽  
Parotid Gland Tumor ◽  
Operative Report ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Study Setting ◽  
Common Variable

Objective: To develop a comprehensive operative report schema based on the accuracy of primary operative reports (OpR) assessed on a department’s experience with parotid gland tumor re-operations. Design: Retrospective cross-sectional study. Setting: A tertiary referral center, the Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Surgery, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland from 2008 to 2017. Subjects: Out of 1154 surgeries, 71 patients underwent reoperation. Their OpR were categorized into accurate and non-accurate, and re-operation field and re-operation course were categorized as anticipated or unanticipated, according to defined criteria. Intervention: None Main outcome measures: The impact of accuracy of the first OpR on re-operation course. Results: In this series, OpR were 39% (14/36) accurate, 61% (22/36) non-accurate. Re-operation fields were 16% (11/71) anticipated, 37% (26/71) unanticipated. Re-operation courses were 37% (26/71) anticipated, 63% (45/71) unanticipated. An anticipated re-operation course followed 20% (5/26) of accurate and 20% (5/26) of non-accurate primary OpR. An unanticipated re-operation course followed 20% (9/45) of accurate and 40% (18/45) of non-accurate OpR. There is no significant relationship between the re-operation course and accuracy of the first OpR (Chi2(1)=0.69; p=0.40466). The most common variable that affected non-accuracy of the OpR was facial nerve function after surgery (6/12). Conclusions: The operative report should be based on clear criteria, robust classification and comprehensive protocol. This will improve follow-up and facilitate the planning of re-operation.

scholarly journals The lost productivity cost of absenteeism due to COVID-19 in health care workers in Iran: a case study in the hospitals of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Faramarzi ◽  
Javad Javan-Noughabi ◽  
Seyed Saeed Tabatabaee ◽  
Ali Asghar Najafpoor ◽  
Aziz Rezapour
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Productivity Cost ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Lost Productivity ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Human resources management plays an important role in social development and economic growth. Absence from work due to health problems can make obstacles to the growth of economy. This study conducted aimed to estimate the absenteeism costs of COVID-19 among the personnel of hospitals affiliated to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Mashhad, Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between February 19, 2020, and September 21, 2020. The absenteeism costs were calculated using the human capital approach. Finally, we applied the linear regression to assess the impact of variables on the lost productivity of absenteeism due to COVID-19 among the personnel of hospitals affiliated to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Results The results of this study showed that 1958 personnel had COVID-19. The total of absenteeism days in our study were 32,209 days, with an average of 16.44 absenteeism days. Total costs due to absenteeism were estimated to be nearly $1.3 million, with an average of $671.4 per patient. The results of regression model showed that gender (male), age (> 50 years), employment Type (non-permanent) and monthly income had a positive relationship with the absenteeism cost. Also, there are a negative significant relationship between absenteeism cost with job (physicians) and work experience. Conclusions Absenteeism costs of COVID-19 in the hospitals of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences represent a significant economic burden. The findings of our study emphasize the emergency strategies to prevent and control COVID-19 among the healthcare workers. It can decrease the economic impacts of COVID-19 and improve human resources management during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Knowledge of disaster preparedness among medical professionals in JNU Institute for Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5246
Author(s):  
Nitin Tiwari ◽  
Vishal Bankwar ◽  
Ranjit K. Jha ◽  
Aryak Singh
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disaster Situation ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Impact

Background: Disaster causes widespread destruction, disrupting people's lives and causing human suffering with communities finding it difficult to cope. Human beings may not have the power to stop it but they may have the ability to be prepared and minimize the impact of the disaster. The medical professionals play a pivotal role in a disaster situation and its knowledge is a must during their academics. This study was aimed to assess the level of knowledge of disaster preparedness among medical professionals.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the medical professionals in JNUIMSRC, Jaipur, Rajasthan. A total of 225 people were selected and interviewed. Data was collected using self-administered semi-structured questionnaire and scoring was done for the assessment of knowledge on disaster preparedness. Epi-info software version 7.2.3.1 was used for statistical analysis.Results: Out of a total of 225 respondents, 140 were females and 85 were males. The mean age of respondents was 20±0.58 and most of them were in the 18-24 years age-group (61.33%). A total of 191 (88.9%) respondents had either partial or total lack of knowledge regarding disaster preparedness. Most of the respondents, 195 (86.67%) had a view that there is a need to introduce disaster preparedness training program.Conclusions: The findings revealed that most of the study participants had not attended any training on disaster management and most of them had low knowledge about disaster preparedness. The integration of disaster education into the curriculum is believed to be the most effective strategy. 

scholarly journals The Effect of Islamic Culture on Organizational Citizenship Behavior among Nurses of Yazd University of Medical Sciences Hospitals

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbasali Dehghani Tafti ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Dehghani ◽  
Fatemeh Pourshariati ◽  
Babak Shiravand
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Organizational Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Islamic Culture ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cultural Training ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: The organizational citizenship behavior in hospitals is of great importance since it enhances positive relationships between employees and their involvement in organizational activities. On the other hand, culture is one of the main and major components of the organization, which has a direct effect on promoting the organization's activities. In this regard, rich Islamic culture with its pure concepts has a great role in shaping and refining people's behaviors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Islamic culture on organizational citizenship behavior among nurses in hospitals of Yazd University of Medical Sciences. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 264 staff of the selected hospitals affiliated with Yazd University of Medical Sciences was selected using two-stage sampling method. The data collection tool was a valid and reliable questionnaire consisting of three sections: demographic information, a 22-item organizational citizenship behavior questionnaire with 5 dimensions, and the Islamic culture questionnaire, which should be answered using a 5-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS 21 and SmartPLS software. Results: Among the dimensions of organizational citizenship behavior, the highest mean and standard deviation were related to conscientiousness dimension (3.10±0.69). The total mean and standard deviation was calculated as 2.99±0.57 for the component of organizational citizenship behavior. The mean and standard deviation of Islamic culture was 2.89±0.53. According to the data analysis algorithm in PLS method, by examining the significant coefficients of t for each path, Islamic culture had significant effect on all components of the organizational citizenship behavior. Conclusion: Considering the impact of Islamic culture on organizational citizenship behavior, various cultural programs such as cultural training courses, cultural seminars, and cultural events are suggested to promote Islamic culture in hospitals

scholarly journals Evaluation of Needs Assessment in Continuing Medical Education Programs for Community Pharmacists in Isfahan, Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Minaiyan ◽  
Mahdi Mashhadi Akbar Boojar ◽  
Safieh Aghaabdollahian ◽  
Mahdi Bagheri
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Special Importance ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
New Information

Background: Acquiring the participants’ viewpoints of continuing medical education (CME) programs about the implementation of these programs is of special importance. Objectives: The current study aimed to assess the educational needs in CME programs by evaluating the pharmacists’ points of view and motivation for more active participation in these programs. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), from October 2013 to April 2018, 142. Pharmacists were randomly assigned among participants. Self-administered questionnaires were designed, and their content validity and reliability were determined by CME experts and Cronbach’s alpha measurement, respectively. Results: According to the pharmacists, restoring their previous knowledge and acquiring new information (84.5%) were the main reasons for participating in CME programs. Fifty seven percent of pharmacists insisted on the applied aspects of CME programs and stated clinical pharmacology and therapeutics as the most interesting topic (50%). Fifty-two percent of participants selected a combination of lecture and panel discussion as a perfect method for CME presentation. The programs’s levels in knowledge and skills or attitude promotion were evaluated high and very high by 41.9 and 44.5% of pharmacists, respectively. Conclusions: Most community pharmacists who participated in CME programs of IUMS had acceptable attendance with this study. It seemed that CME programs were reasonably by their expectations. The participants also had many interesting and valuable comments and expectations, based on which the planning of future programs may lead to enhance their motivation and improve their quality and satisfaction.

Problems of Medical Education in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3476-3478
Author(s):  
Mavra Imtiaz ◽  
Rabbia Farooq ◽  
M Asif Munir
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
System Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
First Line ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Education System

Background and Aim: As the new millennium dawned, there were numerous difficulties to overcome, particularly in the field of health education. As the first line of defence against many diseases, oral health was given prime consideration. The study's primary goal is to identify the challenges faced by Pakistan's medical education system. Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study Place and Duration: Department of Medical Education CMH Institute of Medical Sciences, Bahawalpur during from September 2020 to Jan 2021. Methodology: The data was collected from 200 participants of different age groups from FSc to Ist year of medical colleges. We wish to examine the difficulties that students and their families faced at the beginning and during their medical education in Pakistan. Results: A total of 200 people were surveyed. Interviews were performed with each and every one of the individuals who had been shortlisted. We then come across the following issues that students and their families faced while pursuing medical degrees in Pakistan. The mainstay of education at the undergraduate and graduate levels is the standardisation of instruction. Lectures are considered to be the most efficient method of delivering information to students, as they need minimal engagement from the students. Conclusion: Medical educationists, teachers, administrators, and policymakers in poor nations should endeavour to transform the adversary of difficulties into a chance to construct excellent learning programmes. Perhaps it will lead to new pathways of lear. Keywords: Medical Education, Teaching Methodology, Problems

scholarly journals Competencies Learned by the Students through Ambulatory Care Teaching In Undergraduate Medical Education in Gynaecology & Obstetrics in Different Medical Colleges of Bangladesh: Interns' and Teachers' view

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-20
Author(s):  
Iffat Ara ◽  
Md Humayun Kabir Talukder ◽  
Tahmina Nargis
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Ambulatory Care ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Pelvic Mass ◽  
Pregnant Patient ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Medical Colleges

This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out to assess the competencies learned by the students through ambulatory care teaching according to teachers' and interns' view in the undergraduate medical education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics in the medical colleges of Bangladesh. Study was conducted on nine medical colleges including five Public medical colleges and four Private medical colleges. Total 58 teachers & 567 interns participated in the study, and Separate self-administered semi structured questionnaire were used to collect their valuable opinions. Most of the teachers mentioned that through ambulatory care teaching students are taught: to greet a patient on arrival; to take history; to take consent before examining a patient; to maintain privacy during examining a patient; to do general examination of a patient; to examine a pregnant patient Most of the interns mentioned that through ambulatory care teaching the competencies learned by the students are: taking history, maintaining confidentiality, maintain privacy during examination, examining a pelvic mass, interpreting investigation reports, making provisional diagnosis. Students also observed the procedure of VIA test, and steps of PAP's test. The study recommends that all clinical teachers should have clear knowledge about ambulatory care teaching & every institute should foster feasible teaching and learning environment.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.9(1) 2018: 18-20

scholarly journals Teachers’ view about feminization of Medical Education in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Muqbula Tasrin Aktar ◽  
Fuad Reajwan Kabir ◽  
M Kumrul Hasan ◽  
Md Rafiqul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Health Care Delivery System ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

This descriptive type of cross-sectional study was driven to explore the teachers’ view about feminization of medical education in Bangladesh. This study was carried out in 4 government and 4 non-government medical colleges of Bangladesh during the period of July 2019 to June 2020. From all four phases, total 104 teachers were respondents of this study to seek information regarding the factors affecting and effects of feminization of medical education in Bangladesh with a pretested self-administered questionnaire. The study revealed that high social respect, high marriage value, parental pressure, financial security are the factors for feminization of medical education in Bangladesh. Other factor that may influence female students to get admitted in the MBBS course is female students are more studious. There are limited better alternate profession for female students. This study also revealed that empathetic to patients are more satisfied with female doctors, they like some specific subspecialty as their career choice and feminization do not hamper quality of health care. 46 (44.2%) teachers were disagreed that female doctors like to work in rural area. and 49 (47.1%) teachers were disagreed that female doctors are efficient in medical emergency management during disaster. Study recommended establishment of female friendly working environment at all levels of the hospital. Study also recommended further long term and wider scale study with more participants to observe the impact of feminization of medical education on health care delivery system in Bangladesh Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.12(2) July 2021: 4-9

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