scholarly journals The role of hidden curriculum in the formation of professional ethics in Iranian medical students: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
Yahya Safari ◽  
Alireza Khatony ◽  
Ehsan Khodamoradi ◽  
Mansour Rezaei
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Hidden Curriculum

The role of hidden curriculum in the formation of professional ethics in the Iranian medical students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
yahya safari ◽  
Alireza khatoni ◽  
ehsan Khodamoradi ◽  
mansour Rezaei
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Hidden Curriculum ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Data Saturation

Abstract Background: Professionalism and medical ethics are a vital quality for doctors, which has been taken into account seriously in recent years. Perception of the factors affecting professionalism may help to develop more efficient approaches to promote this quality in medical education. Objective: This study was aimed to explain the role of hidden curriculum in the formation of professional ethics in the Iranian medical students. Methods: This qualitative study was performed on 15 medical interns using grounded theory. Sampling was started by purposive sampling and continued through theoretical sampling until complete data saturation. Data collection and analysis were done simultaneously. Results: The analysis of the participants’ interviews and reduction of findings using common themes yielded one class and four categories as well as a number of concepts as the role of hidden curriculum in the formation of professional ethics in medical students. The categories included the role of modeling in the formation of professional ethics, role of education in formation of professional ethics, role of environmental factors in the formation of professional ethics, and role of personal and inherent attributes in the formation of professional ethics. Conclusion: The curriculum developers and medical education authorities need to proceed in line with the findings of the present study to provide a proper learning environment in which the modeling, learning, and teaching conditions and supportive environmental atmosphere are taken into account in accordance with the inherent and individual characteristics of the learners in order to guarantee the formation of professional ethics in the medical students.

scholarly journals The Influential Factors in the Performance of Medical Students in the Clinical Competency Exam: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Atiye Faghihi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Clinical Competency ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Structured Interviews

Background: Clinical assessment in medicine is a pillar of education, which should measure the competence and practical abilities of medical students. The viewpoint of students as one of the most important stakeholders in clinical assessment could guide planners in problem-solving and proper corrective actions. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the influential factors in the performance of medical students in the clinical competency exam. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using the directed content analysis approach during 2018 - 2019. The sample population included 10 medical students of internship at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Isfahan, Iran. The participants were selected via purposive sampling. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was performed in the MAXQDA 10 software. Results: The students mentioned several influential factors in their performance on the competency exam. Their viewpoints were divided into seven categories, including content and resources, pre-exam requirements, time, cases (scenarios), stations, examiners, and the role of the clinical training course. Conclusions: Similar to other clinical exams, the clinical competency exam has some drawbacks despite its positive aspects, which may affect the performance of students. Several factors could influence the performance of students in this exam, and the contribution of these factors and their impact on the performance of students vary. Therefore, special attention should be paid to these factors to help officials and policymakers in future planning and improving the quality of these exams.

scholarly journals The role of narrative medicine program in promoting professional ethics: perceptions of Iranian medical students

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeideh Daryazadeh ◽  
Payman Adibi ◽  
Nikoo Yamani
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Narrative Medicine ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ethics Course ◽  
Personal Attitudes ◽  
Medical Interns

Narrative medicine (NM) is an educational tool that can be used to promote the professional competencies of medical students. This study aimed to investigate Iranian medical students’ perceptions of the first NM program offered in 2019. The study was conducted on 69 medical interns who participated in the weekly NM program that was part of the professional ethics course for two months. We used a questionnaire to determine medical interns' perceptions and personal attitudes toward NM. Three experts confirmed the validity of the questionnaire in Persian, and its reliability was verified by internal consistency (α = 0.879). The independent t-test was used to compare the differences in the total scores of students' perceptions. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 23 software (P < 0.05). The response rate to the questionnaire was 95.65%. The results showed overall students' perceptions of the program were found to be positive. Furthermore, the scores showed a significant difference in terms of gender (P = 0.014), but none in terms of marital status (P = 0.936). According to the results, NM was effective in improving students’ reflections and their empathy with patients. Therefore, it is recommended to include NM in professional ethics education.  

scholarly journals Perspectives of nursing and midwifery students regarding the role of the hidden curriculum in patient education: A qualitative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Ravanipour ◽  
Zohreh Azadi ◽  
Mohammadreza Yazdankhahfard ◽  
Niloofar Motamed ◽  
Shahnaz Pouladi
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Hidden Curriculum

Continuing Medical Education and the Hidden Curriculum

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-96
Author(s):  
Shruti Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Hidden Curriculum ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Patient Centredness

Death following a chronic and complicated illness in hospital is common. This paper is an account of a physician who perceives such a death in a different and an introspective way hoping to make all stakeholders of health realise their responsibilities beyond the accepted norms. There is need for professionalism and patient centredness in healthcare delivery as is stressed in this narrative. Physicians have an added role of teaching medical students and resident doctors and are reminded that they unknowingly transmit their professional identity onto the learners by the manner in which they deal with patients.

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