scholarly journals ROLE OF WHATSAPP® IN MEDICAL EDUCATION: A LITERATURE REVIEW

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-65
Author(s):  
Noor-i-Kiran Naeem ◽  
Rehan Ahmed Khan ◽  
Haris Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Conclusive Evidence ◽  
Educational Effectiveness ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Research Type ◽  
Share Information

ABSTRACT Background: This review is aimed to find out how WhatsApp® has been integrated into medical education. A systematic review of the current literature was performed, links to prior reviews were drawn and implications for the future were discussed. Methods: Three databases (PubMed, ERIC and Science Direct) were searched after defining the inclusion criteria. Key information from the articles was methodically abstracted and discussed in the categories research type, study design, participants' level of medical education and study content along with the use of WhatsApp® in Medical education and its perceived advantages and disadvantages. Results: Fourteen articles met the inclusion criteria. Results showed that 40-76% of medical students had a WhatsApp® account out of which 30- 60% used WhatsApp® for educational purposes. WhatsApp® was used to communicate with fellow students and faculty, share information online and participate in discussions groups. Conclusion: WhatsApp® influences a myriad of aspects of medical education at the undergraduate and graduate level. Despite an increase in the use of WhatsApp® in medical education, there is a lack of conclusive evidence in terms of its educational effectiveness.

scholarly journals The Utilization of the iOS Platform to Create LearnENT: An Interactive Educational App in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kohlert ◽  
N. Scherer ◽  
S. Kherani ◽  
L. McLean
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Development Processes

LearnENT, an educational app for iOS, was developed to promote a standardized experience otolaryngology in head and neck surgery (OTOHNS) for University of Ottawa medical students. Its development was grounded in pedagogical theory including Laurillard’s design process, Honey and Mumford’s learning styles, and Nielsen’s theory of usability. This paper examines LearnENT's design and development processes as well as the role of mobile apps in medical education. Features of the LearnENT app as they apply to Constructivist learning are also highlighted.

scholarly journals Effectivity of Psychotherapy Interventions for Anxiety in Medical Students: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (F) ◽  
pp. 453-463
Author(s):  
Andrian Fajar Kusumadewi ◽  
Carla Raymondalexas Marchira ◽  
Widyandana Widyandana ◽  
Ronny Tri Wirasto
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Suicidal Ideas ◽  
Psychotherapy Interventions

BACKGROUND: The mental health of medical students has long been a topic of concern in many countries. Much research in Europe reported that around 30% of medical students suffered from anxiety. Anxiety disorders have significant physical and emotional consequences. Various studies show that excessive, unmanaged stress related to poor academic performance in medical students leads to cynical personalities, lack of empathy, and suicidal ideas. AIM: This study aimed to identify studies for psychotherapy interventions carried out in medical students and analyze each impact on anxiety level in medical students. METHODS: This systematic review was conducted with evidence sourced from 2000 to 2020. The review process followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The study was registered with the Prospective Registering of Systematic Reviews database (Protocol ID: CRD42020180650). RESULTS: Twenty-three studies meet the inclusion criteria, and there are various psychotherapy interventions to deal with anxiety. Most studies reported that students who received mindfulness-based interventions reported lower anxiety, depression, and stress. CONCLUSION: There are various interventions carried out to decrease stress levels, depression, and anxiety in medical students. The most effective psychotherapy was found in cognitive and behavior intervention and mindfulness intervention.

scholarly journals Core curriculum in pathology for future Irish medical students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilary Humphreys ◽  
Niall Stevens ◽  
Louise Burke ◽  
Mariam Sheehan ◽  
Siobhán Glavey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Medical Doctor ◽  
Medical Graduate ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Key Aspects

AbstractPathology is important in training to become a medical doctor but as curricula become more integrated, there is a risk that key aspects of pathology may be excluded. Following a survey of the current delivery of teaching in Ireland under the auspices of the Faculty of Pathology at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, suggested components of a core curriculum in pathology have been developed to be delivered at some stage during the medical course. These have been based on key principles and themes required by the Medical Council in Ireland. Professionalism is one of the core principles emphasised by the Medical Council. It includes the role of the pathologist in patient care and other professional values such as patient-centred care, clinical competencies and skills, e.g. explaining results, and knowledge under the various sub-disciplines, i.e. histopathology (including neuropathology), clinical microbiology, haematology, chemical pathology and immunology. In each of these, we suggest key aspects and activities that the medical graduate should be comfortable in carrying out. The methods of delivery of teaching and assessment across pathology disciplines have evolved and adapted to recent circumstances. Lessons have been learned and insights gained during the COVID-19 pandemic as educators have risen to the challenge of continuing to educate medical students. Integrated and multi-disciplinary teaching is recommended to reflect best the professional environment of the medical graduate who works as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, with the minimum dependence on the traditional lecture, where at all possible. Finally, options on assessment are discussed, e.g. multiple-choice questions, including their respective advantages and disadvantages.

The Effectiveness of Social Media Use as a Supplement Media of Clinical Skills Lab Learning for Undergraduate Medical Students in Low- and Middle-Income Countries during COVID-19 (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahira Noor Fathiyya ◽  
Muhammad Reza Utama ◽  
Yelvi Levani ◽  
Yuli Wahyu Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Skills Lab

BACKGROUND Before COVID-19, it was recommended that medical education be conducted using the blended learning method in order to achieve an effective learning experience. However, it seems that distance learning is currently the best alternative to the previous learning method. Clinical skills lab activities, which are one of the learning methods in medical education, must adapt because they cannot be administered in-person. Social media has been proven giving a potential to supplement formal medical education for undergraduate student. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aims to examine the effectiveness of media social use as a supplement for clinical skills lab learning on undergraduate medical students in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS We designed a protocol for creating a systematic review on the effectiveness of social media as a supplement media in clinical skills lab learning for undergraduate medical students in LMIC during COVID-19. We will be extracting information from appropriate sources online obtained from journal websites’ databases guided by the PRISMA-S checklist in accordance with the research problem. The included sources include randomized controlled trials, systematic review, and meta-analysis published between 2020-2021. RESULTS This manuscript is still a protocol and has not been implemented. CONCLUSIONS In this systematic review, we will discuss the effectiveness of social media as a clinical skills lab learning for undergraduate medical students in LMIC during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Alternative Applications of Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS): A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Cammaroto ◽  
Luigi Marco Stringa ◽  
Henry Zhang ◽  
Pasquale Capaccio ◽  
Francesco Galletti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Robotic Surgery ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Benign Pathology ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

Background: The role of robotic surgery in the field of oncology has been widely described, in particular for the tumours of the oropharynx and larynx, but its efficacy for benign pathology is inconsistent. Methods: An exhaustive review of the English literature on trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS) for benign conditions was performed using PubMed electronic database. Results: The research was performed in March 2019 and yielded more than eight hundred articles, with 103 meeting the inclusion criteria and considered in the present study. Conclusions: The application of TORS for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome seems to be particularly well documented. Additionally, there exists a special interest in its use where high precision in limited anatomic space is required. There are still different structural and economic limitations for the application of TORS, however, the progressive technologic innovations and the increasing adoption of robotic surgery seem to encourage the uptake of this technique.

scholarly journals Undergraduate medical education: a national survey of consultant radiologists

2020 ◽  
Vol 93 (1112) ◽  
pp. 20200380 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Chew ◽  
PJ O’Dwyer
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Large Drop ◽  
Current Role ◽  
Health Boards

Objective: Rising clinical demand and changes to Radiologists’ job plans mean it is becoming ever more difficult for Radiologists to teach medical students. The aim of this study was to assess the current role of Radiologists in undergraduate medical education in Scotland. Methods: Consultant Radiologists working across all 14 Scottish Health Boards were invited by email to participate in an anonymous short online survey. The survey ran for 6 weeks from November 2019. One reminder email was sent a week before the survey closed. Results: 102 responses were recorded, representing 34% of the total whole time equivalent Radiologists in Scotland. All agreed Radiology should be taught to medical students. Over 70% (n = 73) taught medical students, most often during supporting professional activity time. 76 percent of Radiologists who did not teach expressed a desire to do so. The most common barrier to teaching was not having enough time in their job plan. Scottish Radiologists delivered a median of 10 h (IQR 0–22) a year of teaching to medical students. Thematic analysis of free comments revealed staffing/time constraints severely limiting ability to teach. Conclusion: This is the first national survey to assess the current role of Radiologists in teaching medical students. While most are teaching or want to teach, there is a large drop-off between current Scottish and previously reported UK median teaching hours. Engagement from Universities, Royal College of Radiologists and Health Boards is urgently needed to reverse this trend. Advances in knowledge: This is the first national survey into the current role of Radiologists in undergraduate medical education. There is a large drop-off between current Scottish and previously reported UK median teaching hours.

scholarly journals A Rapid Systematic Review Exploring the Involvement of Medical Students in Pandemics and Other Global Health Emergencies

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Anastasia Martin ◽  
Iris Martine Blom ◽  
Gemma Whyatt ◽  
Raghav Shaunak ◽  
Maria Inês Francisco Viva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Narrative Synthesis ◽  
Medical Assistance ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objectives: The role of medical students in the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is rapidly evolving. The aim of this review is to explore the involvement of medical students in past global health emergencies, to help inform current and future scenarios. Methods: A rapid systematic review was undertaken, including articles from online databases discussing the roles, willingness and appropriateness of medical student involvement in global health emergencies. Data were extracted, appraised and written up as a narrative synthesis. This study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020177231). Results: Twenty-eight articles were included. Medical students played a wide variety of clinical and nonclinical roles including education and logistics, although medical assistance was the most commonly reported role. Challenges included a lack of preparedness and negative mental health impacts. A total of 91.7% of included articles about willingness found medical students were more willing to be involved than not. Conclusions: This review shows medical students are capable and willing to be involved in global health emergencies. However, there should be clear protocols for the roles that they play, taking into account the appropriateness. As a rapid review, there were study limitations and more research is required regarding the impact of these roles on medical students and the system.

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