scholarly journals The relationship between gender and coping mechanisms with burnout events in first-year medical students

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 331-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rena Palupi ◽  
Ardi Findyartini
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
First Year ◽  
And Coping ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals The meaning of humanization for first-year medical students - The use of narratives in medical school

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Tavares ◽  
Sylvia Enns ◽  
José Ricardo Ayres ◽  
Patricia Tempski
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Role Models ◽  
First Year ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Medical Program ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Purpose To analyze the meaning of humanization by first-year medical students as well as to find out about their role models and what were their personal experiences of humanization and dehumanization before entering medical school. Methods The authors performed a qualitative study using narratives of first-year medical students. The data were analyzed through content analysis. The narratives were used as a strategy to stimulate students' reflection and to understand their perspectives and values at the beginning of the medical program. Results The study included 167 participants: 67 females (40.1%) and 100 males (59.9%). The participants' ages ranged from 16 to 38 years. The analysis of the narratives showed three main themes: socio-political and economic aspects of medicine, humanization of healthcare, and dimensions of humanization and dehumanization. In their narratives, the students expressed the desire to become doctors, to help and improve people's lives, and the intention to emulate good role models. Another desire was to contribute to the development of the Brazilian healthcare system. The students considered the humanization of healthcare as an integral vision of the human being that includes perceiving the context and personal history, as well as the complexity, of the human being. The students emphasized the importance of "going beyond the technical dimension" in the relationship between physician and his/her patient. Some students recognized the transdisciplinary aspect of medicine. Conclusions The students in the first-year of the medical program have a clear understanding of the meaning of humanization in medical practice, regardless of their social and economic conditions, age, sex, and religion. The students' narratives expressed their expectations for a more humane society with respect, solidarity, and compassion. The use of narrative is a strategy to develop critical thinking and to better get to know our students: who they are, what they think, and how they feel.

scholarly journals Effects of voluntary attendance patterns on first-year medical students’ wellness and academic performance during COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 634-643
Author(s):  
Joshua Salzman ◽  
Macy Williamson ◽  
Andrea Epsina-Rey ◽  
Jonathan Kibble ◽  
Christine Kauffman
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Observational Cohort Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Student Wellness ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Observational Cohort ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

There is increasing evidence that attendance is not a reliable predictor of academic performance, which invites the question of whether attendance may have alternative positive effects such as increased student wellness. While conducting an observational cohort study on the relationship of attendance to performance and wellness, the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown changed the ability of students to attend class. Matriculating medical students were recruited to participate at the beginning of their first year in August 2019. In-person attendance was collected prospectively until the lockdown began in March 2020. This was then correlated with performance on course final examinations and responses to two separate incidences of a survey on stress, burnout, social isolation, and loneliness. The first survey was deployed January through February 2020 (pre-COVID) and the second June 2020 (during COVID lockdown). Attendance declined across the year (76.0%–25.0%). There was a small positive correlation of attendance to performance in module 1 ( r = 0.235, P = 0.035) with none in the remaining two modules ( P = 0.870, P = 0.410). The high attenders at the time of the lockdown had no decline in their performance when attendance was no longer possible. Attendance negatively correlated with stress and loneliness but not with the remainder of the wellness metrics. There was no significant change in any of the wellness metrics between the pre-COVID and during COVID time points. While the data support the conclusion that attendance is not required to maintain performance in this population, these data suggest a small protective effect against stress and loneliness.

scholarly journals Impact of Perceived Social Support on the Relationship between ADHD and Depressive Symptoms among First Year Medical Students: A Structural Equation Model Approach

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 401
Author(s):  
Nuntaporn Karawekpanyawong ◽  
Tinakon Wongpakaran ◽  
Nahathai Wongpakaran ◽  
Chiraphat Boonnag ◽  
Sirinut Siritikul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
First Year ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with depression among college students, while perceived social support is also associated with depression, especially among young adults. This study aimed to examine to what extent perceived social support mediated the relationship between ADHD symptoms and depressive symptoms. Methods: In total, 124 first year medical students completed the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Screener (ASRS), the Patient Health questionnaire-9 and the revised Thai Multidimensional scale of perceived social support reflecting ADHD symptoms, depressive symptoms, and perceive social support, i.e., family members, friends and other significant people, respectively. Structural equation modeling was used to investigate the hypothesized mediation model. Results: ADHD symptoms exhibited a significant indirect effect on depressive symptoms via perceived social support. ADHD symptoms initially had a direct effect on depression; thereafter, it reduced to a non-significance effect after perceived social support was added. The total variance explained by this model was 35.2%. The mediation model with family support as a mediator showed the highest effect size. Conclusions: The study highlighted the importance of perceived social support, particularly family support, on depressive symptoms among young medical students experiencing ADHD symptoms. The model suggests promising relationships for further research on ADHD-related depression and potential treatment in the future.

scholarly journals Humanism in the narratives of first-year medical students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Tavares ◽  
Sylvia Enns ◽  
José Ricardo Ayres ◽  
Patricia Tempski
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Good Health ◽  
First Year ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Medical Program ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: The importance of the humanistic dimension in the medical profession and how socialization during medical programs can promote humanism or have dehumanizing effects are largely discussed in the medical education literature. Reflection exercises can facilitate student engagement in humanistic attitudes.Method: We performed a qualitative study using the narratives of first-year medical students. The data were analyzed through content analysis. The narratives were used as a strategy to stimulate students' reflection and to understand their perspectives and values at the beginning of the medical program. We asked to them tell us about their role models, professional ideals and previous dehumanizing experiences, in contrast to their experiences of good health care.Results: The study included 167 participants: 67 females (40.1%) and 100 males (59.9%). The participants' average age was 20 years. The analysis of the narratives showed three emergent categories: sociopolitical and economic aspects of medicine, medical humanities and experiences of humanism and dehumanization in health care. In their narratives, the students expressed the desire to become doctors, the desire to help people and improve their lives, and the intention to emulate good role models and contribute to the development of the Brazilian healthcare system. The students indicated that a way to promote humanism in healthcare was to cultivate an integral vision of the human being that includes perceiving his or her context, personal history and complexity. The students emphasized the importance of "going beyond the technical dimension" in the relationship between physician and patient. Some students recognized the transdisciplinary aspects of medicine.Conclusions: The students in their first year of the medical program have a clear understanding of humanism in medical practice, regardless of their social and economic conditions, age, gender, and religion. The students' narratives expressed their expectations for a more humane and fair society characterized by respect, solidarity, and compassion. The use of narratives is a strategy to help students develop critical thinking and to help us get to know our students better: who they are, what they think, and how they feel.

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