Best Qualities of Medical Facilitator, Students Perceptive View

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3343-3345
Author(s):  
Farrukh Sarfraz ◽  
Sobia Nawaz ◽  
Nadeem Razaq ◽  
Muhammad Saif Ullah ◽  
Zahid Mahmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
The One ◽  
Day By Day ◽  
Data Collection Procedure

Introduction: Medical education is blended day by day and there's a continuing need to assess the role of the facilitator in the field of medical education. A great medical facilitator is the one who clear the way within the making of our future clinicians. In this study we attempted to assess the qualities of best medical facilitator in basics and clinical sciences including all medical, surgical and their allied subjects from first year to final year MBBS Students Objective: To expedite the views of MBBS students at Azra Naheed Medical College about the best qualities of Medical facilitator Material and Methods Study design: quantitative cross sectional Settings: Azra Naheed Medical College Duration: Six months i.e. 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2021 Data Collection procedure: A well planned study was done at Azra Naheed medical college which includes all the MBBS students who participated after giving consent. The total numbers of participants in the study were 400. A validated questionnaire comprises of 12 leading statements regarding best qualities of medical facilitator was circulated. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS version 23. Results: The total number of participants in the study is 400 in which 60% participants were females and 40% were males. The age group in the study is 18-24 years. In this study top five qualities of nest medical facilitator were highlighted. Conclusion: A great facilitator is somebody who is receptive, engaging and motivating, and who includes a sound knowledge of subject of what they are attempting to instruct. They too have the capacity to communicate well with students. Key words: Medical facilitator, Student, Medical, Qualities

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study of factors determining empathy levels among undergraduate medical students of a medical college in Northern Telangana

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Shiv Kumar R ◽  
Puli SK ◽  
P. Kishan ◽  
Sanjay ND ◽  
Pusukuri Sphurthi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Global Functioning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Rotations ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Second Year

Background: The development of an ideal doctor-patient relationship requires empathy. Empathetic conversation aids in the formation of an open and trusting equation between doctor and patient. Furthermore, this leads to accurate diagnoses and more compliance to the advised treatment. In this manner, empathy helps in overall recovery of the patient and improves global functioning and generalised well-being. This study aims to make note of the fluctuation in empathy levels during medical education. Studies done in various countries have found factors such as curriculum, clinical rotations timing and gender to progressively influences empathy levels in students throughout their medical training. The recent trend of violence against healthcare professionals in India calls for an urgent action into the gap between doctors and patients communication. Empathy towards patients and attendants will reduce such untoward events. In this current context, we should improve empathy levels among the training doctors. As a first step, we should assess various factors affecting empathy among health care professionals. Method: This cross sectional study was done among undergraduates of a rural medical college in Northern Telangana during the time period of October to December 2019. Their empathy levels were assessed using Jefferson’s Scale for Empathy- Student version (JSE-S). Result: Of the 470 students surveyed, 227 were males and 243 females. Female students were having higher empathy among first year and second years (p<0.001). Empathy levels seem to decline from first year to second year following which the mean empathy remains similar throughout the remaining years in students of both sexes. There is no significant relation between mean empathy scores and choice of future speciality (p>0.05). Conclusion: Female undergraduate students are found to be more empathetic than their male counterparts. A fall in empathy scores from the first to second year of MBBS is seen, which is when students enter their clinical rotations. Targeted intervention at this time may go a long way in the creation of a new generation of more empathetic physicians. Hence, there is a need for evaluation of teaching and learning techniques in medical education. Further, there is a call for more research into the determinants of decline in empathy amongst medical professionals.

scholarly journals Knowledge of cholera and its prevention amongst urban residents of a district in Abuja: The pivotal role of health education

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-112
Author(s):  
G.O. Anetor ◽  
F. Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Objectives: Cholera is endemic in many Africa countries including Nigeria, where it is still endemic despite all the control measures put in place. It is still a disease of public health importance. The northern parts of Nigeria been implicated in the recent spike in cholera cases in Nigeria. Durumi, one of the communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been observed to have cases of cholera in recent times but with paucity of data on the occurrence of the disease in Durumi. This study examined the knowledge of cholera and its prevention amongst the residents of Durumi to get baseline information and ascertain the role of health education in curtailing cholera in the community.Methods: A Descriptive (cross-sectional) survey design. Multistage sampling was used to select 360 participants (171 females and 159 males) and a self-developed validated questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages and inferential statistics of Chi-square to test the hypotheses at 0.05 significant levels.Results: Knowledge of cholera significant (p-value .000<0.05); age group below 50 years contributed higher percentage scores than those above 50 years old. Awareness of preventive measures to cholera also significant (p-value .000<0.05); the age group below 50 years contributed higher scores than those above 50 years old. Findings suggest insufficient knowledge and awareness of preventive measures of cholera for age > 50 years.Conclusion: Durumi residents appear to have adequate knowledge and awareness of cholera preventive measures. Targeted health education may be employed to prevent cholera in Durumi. Keywords: Cholera, knowledge, prevention, Abuja, health education

Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress (By DASS 42 Scoring System) among the undergraduate students of Sahiwal Medical College.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (03) ◽  
pp. 407-414
Author(s):  
Raees Abbas Lail ◽  
Nauman Aziz ◽  
Hafiza Swaiba Afzal ◽  
Sajjad Hussain Sabir ◽  
Tooba Waseem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Male Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Objective: The purpose of this study is to observe the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduate MBBS students of Sahiwal Medical College Sahiwal stratified by their gender, class and residences. Study Design: Cross-sectional Survey. Setting: Sahiwal Medical College Sahiwal. Period: 15th March, 2020 to May 15, 2020. Material & Methods: A validated questionnaire was distributed through Whatsapp to different students of all the five MBBS classes. The online survey was done because of countrywide lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-42) accomplished by 209 students. Results: Depression, anxiety and stress levels of temperate to severe range were found in 48.30, 59.80 and 44.40% of our study group, respectively. Depression was more prevalent in male students (62.50%) while anxiety and stress totals were greater amongst female students (69.40% and 63.60% respectively). First- and final-year students had high prevalence of depression (71.00% and 72.40% respectively) and stress (64.50% and 72.40% respectively) while first year and 2nd year students were more prevalent with anxiety (77.40% and 79.60% respectively) then the others. Hostel residents were found to be high in depression (61.50%) while day scholars were having greater prevalence rates of anxiety and stress (70.40% each). Students who were pleased with their training had lesser depression, anxiety and stress scores than individuals who were not contented. Conclusions: The increased prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress signs amongst college students is disturbing. This displays the necessity for major and ancillary preventive actions, by the improvement of suitable and fitting support facilities for this group.

scholarly journals Role of Lumbar Puncture for First Simple Febrile Seizure Among Children 6 to 18 Months of Age

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-69
Author(s):  
M Sanaul Haque ◽  
Shahida Yeasmin ◽  
Poly Dutta ◽  
PK Chandan Kumar ◽  
Pijush Kumar Kundu
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Puncture ◽  
Febrile Seizure ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
Cns Infection ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Paediatric Department

Introduction: Fever with seizure is a common childhood emergency. This may be due to febrile seizure or CNS infection like meningitis. Febrile seizure makes up the most common convulsive event in children 6 months to 5 years of age. Despite the commonness of this clinical problem, the need for routine lumbar puncture following a first simple febrile seizure below 18 months of age to exclude meningitis continues to be debated.Objectives: To evaluate the role of lumbar puncture for first simple febrile seizure among children 6 to 18 months of age and to determine the causes of fever of the patient presented with fever with simple seizure in this age group.Methodology: This cross-sectional type of descriptive study was conducted at Paediatric department of Rajshahi Medical College from January 2013 to December 2014.A total of 73 children ages 6 months to 18 months with first simple febrile seizure were enrolled by purposive sampling technique. Lumbar puncture was performed in all patients to evaluate occult meningitis.Results: A total of 73 children ages 6 months to 18 months with first simple febrile seizure were included in the study. 37% (n = 27) were < 12 months of age and 63% (n = 46) were ≥12 months of age with a mean age 13±3.575 months. 43.8% of our study population had family history of febrile seizure. CSF findings of all children > 12 months of age group 63% (n = 46) were normal but in case of age group <12 months, out of 37% (n = 27) cases, only one case showed abnormal CSF finding.Conclusion: It is concluded that lumbar puncture following first simple febrile seizure without any other features of meningitis may be done in children < 12 months of age.TAJ 2011; 24(2): 65-69

scholarly journals Longitudinal assessment of depression, stress, and burnout in medical students

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (04) ◽  
pp. 493-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhil D. Goel ◽  
Sulbha V. Akarte ◽  
Sumita P. Agrawal ◽  
Vikas Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
High Stress ◽  
First Year ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Medical College ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Background: Medical students can and do suffer from mental disorders is a concept yet to get wide acceptance. There are few studies comprehensively evaluating depression, stress, and burnout in medical students, especially in a longitudinal way in India. The current study aims to assess the impact of medical education on the development of psychological morbidities and the role of personality. Materials and Methods: First-year medical students of a leading medical college of India were enrolled on admission and given anonymized, validated, self-administered questionnaires assessing depression, stress, burnout, and personality. This was repeated at the end of 1st year. Data were analyzed independently as questionnaires were anonymized. Results: We found that 1st year of medical college showed a significantly increasing depression (P < 0.01) and stress (P < 0.01). Overall burnout did not increase significantly. However, only disengagement dimension of burnout increased significantly. Personalities with weak capacity to adjust had a significant positive correlation with depression (r = 0.277, P< 0.001) and stress scores (r = 0.210, P = 0.008). However, burnout did not correlate with any of the personality dimensions. Conclusion: Right from the 1st year of medical education students perceive high-stress levels and have a high risk of depression. Burnout starts to creep in at least in the form of disengagement. This study provides a sound groundwork for planning interventions to reduce student’s mental morbidity and avoid burnout.

Perception of Faculty of their Role as Medical Facilitator

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3337-3339
Author(s):  
Sobia Nawaz ◽  
Nadeem Razaq ◽  
Farrukh Sarfraz ◽  
Fahad Sarfraz ◽  
Muhammad Saif Ullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Faculty Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Information Provider ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Medical Undergraduate

Introduction: Over the past few decades integrated curricula has been presented in undergraduate medical education with an important point of producing competent doctors. In conventional teaching basic science subjects are taught in separation and no correlation exists between basic and clinical science subjects as well. British Medical School has been criticized within the report “Tomorrow’s Doctors: Suggestions on Undergraduate Medical Education”, for overburdening students with genuine information and recommendations emphasized that medical course ought to promote critical understanding of the core knowledge Health professions education is highly demanding and complex field. Integrated curriculum and modern instructional strategies demands the role of medical facilitator be revamp. These perceptions can be utilized to plan faculty development workshops to upgrade the mindfulness of the faculty about their educational responsibilities and accomplish their potential. Objective: To explore faculty perception regarding role of medical facilitator in a private sector medical college Material and Methods: Study design: Quantitative cross sectional Settings: Shahida Islam Medical & Dental College Lodhran Duration: Six months i.e. July 2020 to December 2020 Data Collection procedure: It was quantitative cross sectional study conducted on a private sector medical college. Pre validated questionnaire was used to measure the perception of faculty members as facilitation of medical undergraduate students. Results: A total number of 40 faculty members filled the questionnaire. Eight items questionnaire was used after giving consent from faculty members. In this study of 40 participants, 22 were males and 18 were females. Regarding faculty perception of their roles as medical facilitators 95% shown as information provider, 89% as role model, as resource provider and facilitation in and outside the class both 88%, as leader 87%, curriculum developer 86% and researcher as 82%. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 24. Conclusion: The role of medical facilitator has extensive across the boundaries of information provider in facilitation of medical undergraduate students. The faculty of medical college shown their mindfulness about modern-day medical education and recognized the foremost important part of a medical facilitator to be not as it were an information provider but also an on-job role model and scholastic advisor to undergraduates. Key words: facilitator, faculty, perception, role model, medical

Rapid detection of Rotavirus antigen in stool sample of acute diarrheic children

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-13
Author(s):  
Sushmita Roy ◽  
S.M. Shamsuzzaman ◽  
K.Z. Mamun
Keyword(s):  
Stool Sample ◽  
Rapid Detection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rapid Diagnosis ◽  
Age Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rotavirus Infection ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Stool Samples

Rotavirus is one of the leading causes of pediatric diarrhea globally. Accurate and rapid diagnosis of Rotavirus diarrhea should reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics and ultimately reduce drug resistance. Study was designed for rapid diagnosis of Rotavirus antigen in stool sample by ICT (Immunochromatographic test) as well as to observe the seasonal variation of rotavirus infection. This cross sectional study was carried out in the department of Microbiology, Dhaka Medical College from January 2011 to December 2011. Eighty stool samples were collected from Dhaka Shishu Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital. All samples were tested for rotavirus antigen by ICT. Among 80 patients, 42 (52.5%) samples were positive for rotavirus antigen. Among these 42 positive samples, 30 (71.43%) were from 0-12 months of age group, 10 (23.81%) from 13 to 24 months of age group and rest 2 (4.76%) from 25 to 36 months of age group. Rotavirus Ag was detected in stool samples from January to April and another peak episode from October to December. Considering the importance of Rotavirus associated diarrhea, rapid detection of Rotavirus infection in human is substantially needed and should be routinely practiced.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmm.v6i1.19354 Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2012; 06(01): 11-13

Suicidal Death Autopsy Analysis at Dhaka Medical College

1970 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
MN Hossain ◽  
Z Rahman ◽  
S Akhter
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Medicine ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Autopsy Report ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Suicidal Death

A cross sectional study was carried out at the department of Forensic Medicine in Dhaka Medical College during the period of January 2008 to December 2009. Data were collected from 3rd copy of the post mortem reports which were preserved in the department of Forensic Medicine with the verbal consent of the doctors who performed autopsy report. During this period total 5114 autopsies were conducted. Out of this 970 cases (19%) were suicidal in nature. It was noticed that all suicidal deaths occurred from 10 years to all age group respectively, but top amongst age group of suicidal deaths occurred in between 21 to 30 years of people. Suicidal deaths are more common in female than male. Suicidal deaths due to hanging is highest, next common causes of death due to organophosphorus compund poisoning. Suicidal deaths by hanging is more in female than male but in poisoning cases male are more lvictimised than female. Objectives of our study are to see the occurrence and methods of suicidal death. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v40i1.9957 BMJ 2011; 40(1): 18-21

Appraisal of the Current Pharmacology Curriculum, Teaching Methodology and Effectiveness in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Student-Centric, Questionnaire-Based Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-33
Author(s):  
Sujit Kumar Sarker ◽  
Geethanjali Bhas ◽  
Priyanka Moitra ◽  
Ratna Paul ◽  
Md. Abdullah Yusuf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Course Delivery ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Constructive Feedback ◽  
Medical Graduates

Background: Periodic students’ feedback ensures and enhances the effectiveness of the curriculum of medical subject. Objective: This study was designed to obtain students appraisal of the undergraduate pharmacology curriculum and teaching methodology. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Pharmacology at Colonel Malek Medical College, Manikganj, Bangladesh from May to June, 2019 for a period of two months. Questionnaire-based data were collected from students of both sexes who had completed 3rd Professional examination. Likert Scale was applied to collect students’ feedback on pharmacology. Results: A total number of 40 students were recruited for this study of which 60.0% students were strongly agreed about organized teaching. About 47.5% students were agreed that the course was appropriate at their level and achieved their goals in Pharmacology. However, 55% of them strongly agreed that teacher provided clear constructive feedback during class. Total 60%, were agreed that the course improved their problem-solving skills. Overall, 55% students were agreed regarding their satisfaction on Pharmacology course delivery and conduction. Conclusion: In conclusion, periodic appraisal from students regarding evaluation of the student-centric undergraduate pharmacology curriculum is vital in developing efficient medical graduates. Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research, January 2021;8(1):30-33

Mentorship program in a tertiary care private medical college of Eastern India: evaluation, appraisal and recommendations (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipmala Das ◽  
Asitava Deb Roy ◽  
Alka Rawekar
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Study ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
First Year ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
Mentorship Program ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Mentorship Programs ◽  
One Year ◽  
Strongly Agree

BACKGROUND Mentorship programs are becoming increasingly common in undergraduate medical education all over the world. However, very few medical colleges are running mentorship programs in India. A mentorship program was introduced in our college for the first year MBBS students to help them cope up with the stress of the new environment. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to evaluate the mentorship program with regard to its efficacy, utility, limitation and potential for improvement after successful completion of one year of the program. METHODS It was an observational analytical study including 143 mentees and 15 mentors conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital for five months from November 2019 to March 2020. Two sessions of FGD were carried out involving 7 students in each session. One session of FGD was conducted involving 7 mentors. The feedback was collected with a pre validated questionnaire containing 10 questions (8 close ended and 2 open ended). Feedback of closed ended questions were obtained by using a 5-point Likert scale (1 to 5) where 5 indicated ‘Strongly Agree’ and 1 indicated ‘Strongly Disagree’ RESULTS Most of the mentees (86.7%) and mentors (66.7%) mentioned that mentorship program is necessary for the welfare of the students. However, it was also noted that better communication and frequent meetings can improve the outcome of the program. CONCLUSIONS Mentorship program is deemed essential, however, a well-structured framework and dedicated time from both mentors and mentees will make the program more successful. This type of feedback evaluation is however important to validate such program.

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