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Alvarado-García PAA, Soto-Vásquez MR, Rosales-Cerquín LE. Mindfulness-based online intervention for mental health during times of COVID-19. Indian J Psychiatry 2022; 64:264-268. [PMID: 35859552 PMCID: PMC9290415 DOI: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_642_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, mental health begins to be affected. In this sense, practical and low-cost solutions are necessary to minimize the impact on the population. AIM This study aimed to determine the effect of a mindfulness-based online intervention for mental health during times of COVID-19. METHOD A quasi-experimental study was carried out with pre-test and post-test measurements in a sample of 62 participants divided into an experimental group whose members were administered a 12-session mindfulness online program, and a control group on the waiting list. The Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) was used to assess anxiety, the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) to measure depression, and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) to determine stress levels. RESULTS The levels of anxiety, depression, and stress decreased after the intervention, finding significant differences between the groups and study phases (P < 0.05). In addition, moderate changes in anxiety (d = 0.849, g = 0.847) and depression (d = 0.533, g = 0.530) were found, as well as important changes in stress reduction (d = 1.254, g = 1.240). CONCLUSION There is evidence of a potential for the use of mindfulness program to reduce stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in stressful situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Department of Pharmacotechnics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, National University of Trujillo, Trujillo, Perú
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Taylor R, Khazanchi R, Medcalf S, Figy SC, Lyden ER, High R, Talmon G, Nelson KL. Design and Evaluation of a Novel Health Security, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems Science, and Service Learning Course During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Health Secur 2022; 20:238-245. [PMID: 35675667 DOI: 10.1089/hs.2021.0187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, academic health centers suspended clinical clerkships for students. A need emerged for innovative virtual curricula to continue fostering professional competencies. In March 2020, a multidisciplinary team from the University of Nebraska Medical Center had 2 weeks to create a course on the impact of infectious diseases that addressed the COVID-19 pandemic in real time for upper-level medical and physician assistant students. Content addressing social determinants of health, medical ethics, population health, service learning, health security, and emergency preparedness were interwoven throughout the course to emphasize critical roles during a pandemic. In total, 320 students were invited to complete the survey on knowledge gained and attitudes about the course objectives and materials and 139 responded (response rate 43%). Students documented over 8,000 total hours of service learning; many created nonprofit organizations, aligned their initiatives with health systems efforts, and partnered with community-based organizations. Thematic analysis of qualitative evaluations revealed that learners found the greatest value in the emphasis on social determinants of health, bioethics, and service learning. The use of predeveloped, asynchronous e-modules were widely noted as the least effective aspect of the course. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced substantial challenges in medical education but also provided trainees with an unprecedented opportunity to learn from real-world emergency preparedness and public health responses. The University of Nebraska Medical Center plans to create a health security elective that includes traditional competencies for emergency preparedness and interrogates the social and structural vulnerabilities that drive disproportionately worse outcomes among marginalized communities. With further evaluation, many components of the curriculum could be broadly scaled to meet the increasing need for more public health and health security medical education.
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- Regan Taylor
- Regan Taylor, MD, is an Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Rohan Khazanchi, MPH, is a Medical Student, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Sharon Medcalf, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Sean C. Figy, MD, is an Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Elizabeth R. Lyden, MS, is an Instructor, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Robin High, MA, is a Statistician, Department of Biostatistics, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Geoffrey Talmon, MD, is a Professor, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Kari L. Nelson, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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Kulshreshtha P, Bahurupi Y, Dhar M, Sharma S, Kathrotia R, Rao S, Naithani M, Gupta M. Preparedness of Undergraduate Medical Students to Combat COVID-19: A Tertiary Care Experience on the Effectiveness and Efficiency of a Training Program and Future Prospects. Cureus 2022; 14:e22971. [PMID: 35415054 PMCID: PMC8994049 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.22971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Due to the nature of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, final year medical undergraduate students have had to be involved in patient management in different countries. The same was the case with India. This study was conducted with the objective to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of preparedness training to combat COVID-19 in pre-final and final-year medical students at a tertiary care institute in North India. Methods A pre-post study was conducted among final and pre-final year medical undergraduate students. Data was collected as pre-test and post-test multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and clinical vignettes. Results A total of 179 medical undergraduate students attended the training. Scores on general instructions, personal protective equipment (PPE) donning and doffing, hand hygiene, biomedical waste management, contact tracing, cleaning and disinfection, ECG, and COVID-19 management improved significantly after the training. Pre-test scores on ECG, simulation, COVID-19 management were 21.58±5.311, 17.05±4.501, and 23.84±4.067, respectively. Post-test scores on ECG, simulation, COVID-19 management were 28.01±6.826, 23.84±4.067, and 6.93±1.726, respectively. Pre-test and post-test scores were statistically significant (p=0.0001). Discussion Our preparedness training program was effective in delivering the intended skills. The efficiency of the training program was demonstrated through simulation. We created a trained pool of medical undergraduate students to assist clinicians in COVID-19-related supportive care.
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Hayashi M, Saiki T, Kanter SL, Ho MJ. Leaders' perspectives and actions to manage challenges in medical education presented by the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide survey of Japanese medical colleges. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:144. [PMID: 35246125 PMCID: PMC8894829 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03193-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has caused medical colleges worldwide to suspend in-person classes and clinical clerkships. This fluid situation urgently required educators and learners to make a paradigm shift from traditional medical education. However, descriptions of how leaders manage policy decisions, especially considering cultural contexts, are limited. This study explores how the deans of medical colleges in Japan addressed the situations in which face-to-face contact is difficult and interacted with various stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS The study employed a nationwide online survey by sending individual e-mails to the director of medical education at each of the 82 medical colleges in Japan. Responses were collected between May 26 and June 12, 2020 from the deans or directors of medical education. The survey questions were developed based on a literature review and consultations with international research collaborators. The survey asked what difficulties and opportunities were encountered through curriculum adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic and what lessons could be shared with medical educators worldwide. Survey responses were analyzed using thematic analysis. The themes were categorized by stakeholder and then analyzed using the domains of sensemaking theory. RESULTS A total of 48 medical colleges in Japan completed the survey, yielding a response rate of 58.5%. The levels of participation in the study were 42.9%, 77.8%, and 74.2% among national, public, and private medical colleges, respectively, with responses from public and private medical colleges tending to be higher than those from national medical colleges. Japanese deans' decisions for actions in adapting to COVID-19 involve perceiving cues from multiple stakeholder groups, including medical students, parents of medical students, medical faculties, and government officials. Thematic analysis of survey data reveals that Japanese deans' actions in adapting to COVID-19 reflect characteristics of Japanese culture, with Japanese deans tending to emphasize in-depth introspection and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. CONCLUSIONS Despite a lack of clear national guidelines for decision making, Japanese deans adapted to COVID-19 challenges by learning from one another and seeking the perspectives of a diverse group of stakeholders, aligned with local cultural context. Their approach offers important lessons for global medical educators.
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- Mikio Hayashi
- Center for Medical Education, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Medical Education Development Center, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Center for Innovation and Leadership in Education, Georgetown University Medical Center, 20057, Washington DC, USA.
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Depression Among Medical Students in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The role of Communication Between Universities and Their Students. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2022; 17:e145. [PMID: 35241197 PMCID: PMC9002152 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Medical students are vulnerable to stress and depression during medical school and the COVID-19 pandemic may have exacerbated these issues. This study examined whether the risk of depression was associated with COVID-19 pandemic-related medical school communication. METHODS A 144 - item pilot cross-sectional online survey of medical students in the US, was carried out between September 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Items on stress, depression, and communication between students and their medical schools were included. This study examined associations of student perceptions of universities' communication efforts and pandemic response with risk of developing depression. RESULTS The sample included 212 students from 22 US states. Almost 50% (48.6%) were at risk of developing depression. Students felt medical schools transitioned well to online platforms, while the curriculum was just as rigorous as in-person courses. Students at risk of developing depression reported communication was poor more frequently compared to students at average risk. Students at risk of depression were also more than 3 times more likely to report their universities' communication about scholarships or other funding was poor in adjusted analyses. CONCLUSION Universities communicated well with medical students during the pandemic. However, this study also highlights the need for ongoing efforts to address student mental health by medical schools.
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Hughes MT, Rushton CH. Ethics and Well-Being: The Health Professions and the COVID-19 Pandemic. ACADEMIC MEDICINE : JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES 2022; 97:S98-S103. [PMID: 34789657 PMCID: PMC8855760 DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000004524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on health professionals, adding to the moral suffering and burnout that existed prepandemic. The physical, psychological, and moral toll of the pandemic has threatened the well-being and integrity of clinicians. The narrative of self-sacrifice and heroism bolstered people early on but was not sustainable over time. For health professions students, the learning environment changed dramatically, limiting opportunities in direct patient care and raising concerns for meeting training requirements. Learners lost social connections and felt isolated while learning remotely, and they witnessed ethical tensions between patient-centered care and parallel obligations to public health. Worries about transmission of the virus and uncertainty about its management contributed to their moral suffering. Educators adjusted curricula to address the changing ethical landscape. Preparing learners for the realities of their future professional identities requires creation of interprofessional moral communities that provide support and help develop the moral agency and integrity of its members using experiential and relational learning methods. Investing in the well-being and resilience of clinicians, implementing the recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine, and engaging learners and faculty as cocreators of ethical practice have the potential to transform the learning environment. Faculty need to be trained as effective mentors to create safe spaces for exploring challenges and address moral adversity. Ethics education will need to expand to issues related to health systems science, social determinants of health, and public health, and the cultivation of moral sensitivity, character development, professional identity formation, and moral resilience.
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- Mark T. Hughes
- M.T. Hughes is assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and core faculty, Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, Baltimore, Maryland
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- C.H. Rushton is Anne and George L. Bunting Professor of Clinical Ethics, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, Baltimore, Maryland
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Gadi N, Saleh S, Johnson JA, Trinidade A. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lifestyle and behaviours, mental health and education of students studying healthcare-related courses at a British university. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:115. [PMID: 35189863 PMCID: PMC8860134 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03179-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has affected most industries, including health education. In this study, we surveyed students studying healthcare-related courses at our university on how their lifestyles and behaviours, mental health and education had been affected by the pandemic. METHODS Mixed methods cross-sectional study. RESULTS Two hundred thirty-three students responded to the questionnaire. Lifestyle and behaviours: 51.5% of the participants changed their diet (n=120); 45.5% (n=106) exercised less; 66.5% (n=155) experienced a change in sleep; 51.1% (n=119) reported a change in appetite. Mental health: 84.2% (n=196) reported worrying too much about different things; 61.9% (n=144) could not stop or control worrying; 71.2% experienced trouble relaxing on several days or more (n=166). At least sometimes, 72.1% (n=168) felt unable to cope with things they had to do; 8.5% (n=20) never, or almost never, felt confident about handling personal problems. Education: 65.7% (n=153) struggled to complete learning outcomes with online delivery; 82% (n=191) worried about practical skills being affected; 60.5% (n=141) worried about the impact of COVID-19 on their future career. Almost half (48.9%, n=114) believed that online teaching should be part of the standard curriculum. CONCLUSION In general, there was a negative impact on behaviours, lifestyle and mental health and virtual education was perceived as necessary in making up for the loss of face to face experiences. Students' mental health and educational needs have been affected by the current pandemic and healthcare educational facilities must respond to these needs to ensure students continue to receive the support they need.
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- Nishita Gadi
- Anglia Ruskin University Medical School, Chelmsford, UK
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- Anglia Ruskin University Medical School, Chelmsford, UK
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- Anglia Ruskin University Medical School, Chelmsford, UK.
- Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Otolaryngology, Southend University Hospital, Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RY, UK.
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‘Who Else If Not We’. Medical Students’ Perception and Experiences with Volunteering during the COVID-19 Crisis in Poznan, Poland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19042314. [PMID: 35206496 PMCID: PMC8871886 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Introduction: The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the closure of all Polish medical universities. Simultaneously, due to staff shortages and the Polish health-care system being seriously challenged, many students were eager to contribute to the fight against the outbreak. This study explores medial student volunteers’ (MSV) perspectives and their lived experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. Material and Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty-one students. Results: A total of seven major themes emerged from the interviews: 1. students’ reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2. students’ experiences of the outbreak, 3. motivations for volunteering, 4. students’ perceptions of the COVID-19 volunteering, 5. organization of students’ volunteering, 6. benefits and costs of volunteering during COVID-19, and 7. social perception of MSVs. Although students volunteering was an example of civic responsibility and created new learning opportunities, many students felt unprepared for the pandemic, lacked social skills and access to psychological support, and were the target of stigmatization and discrimination. Discussion: Because during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic medical universities were closed and classes were held online, students’ volunteering became an important part of service learning and created an opportunity for education. Consequently, while it benefited students, patients and the healthcare system, students’ involvement reinforced such important values of medical ethos as: altruism, public service, and (professional) solidarity. However, some systemic approach should be undertaken that would prepare students better for future crises.
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Domaradzki J. ‘Who Else If Not We’. Medical Students’ Perception and Experiences with Volunteering during the COVID-19 Crisis in Poznan, Poland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:2314. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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Introduction: The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the closure of all Polish medical universities. Simultaneously, due to staff shortages and the Polish health-care system being seriously challenged, many students were eager to contribute to the fight against the outbreak. This study explores medial student volunteers’ (MSV) perspectives and their lived experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. Material and Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty-one students. Results: A total of seven major themes emerged from the interviews: 1. students’ reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2. students’ experiences of the outbreak, 3. motivations for volunteering, 4. students’ perceptions of the COVID-19 volunteering, 5. organization of students’ volunteering, 6. benefits and costs of volunteering during COVID-19, and 7. social perception of MSVs. Although students volunteering was an example of civic responsibility and created new learning opportunities, many students felt unprepared for the pandemic, lacked social skills and access to psychological support, and were the target of stigmatization and discrimination. Discussion: Because during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic medical universities were closed and classes were held online, students’ volunteering became an important part of service learning and created an opportunity for education. Consequently, while it benefited students, patients and the healthcare system, students’ involvement reinforced such important values of medical ethos as: altruism, public service, and (professional) solidarity. However, some systemic approach should be undertaken that would prepare students better for future crises.
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Bahdila D, Ticku S, Nath S, Aflatooni N, Dolce MC, Hackley DM, Barrow JR. Pandemic Preparedness in Dental Education: A U.S-Based National Survey. J Dent Educ 2022; 86:839-845. [PMID: 35084742 PMCID: PMC9015501 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Objectives The Coronavirus Disease‐19 (COVID‐19) pandemic highlighted the need for pandemic preparedness (PP) in health professions training. We aimed to (1) establish a current profile on curricular content of PP in US dental schools and (2) examine how schools were adapting their curricula in response to COVID‐19. Methods An online survey was developed and sent to senior leadership to all 66 Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)‐accredited US dental schools including Deans of Academic or Clinical Affairs from November 2020–February 2021. Questions addressed PP curricular content, teaching methods, and evaluation. Participants were asked about the barriers and facilitators for the inclusion of this content. The survey also included questions on redeployment of the clinical workforce in response to the pandemic. Results The response rate was 31.8% (n = 21) with representation from every US Census Bureau‐designated division. While all responding dental schools agreed that dental professionals can play an important role during pandemics, 38.1% reported including content on PP into their pre‐ or postdoctoral curriculum. In response to the COVID‐19 pandemic, approximately 47.6% indicated redeployment of their clinical workforce to participate in disaster life support, assisting physicians in COVID‐19 cases, and assisting hospitals with personal protective equipment (PPE). Conclusion There was general agreement that dental professionals can play an important role during pandemics. The participating US dental schools responded to the COVID‐19 pandemic by integrating novel clinical activities. More efforts are required to include PP in dental education.
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- Dania Bahdila
- Department of Oral Health Policy and EpidemiologyHarvard School of Dental MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of Preventive Dental SciencesKing Abdulaziz UniversityJeddahSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Health Policy and EpidemiologyHarvard School of Dental MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Harvard School of Dental MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Comprehensive CareTufts University School of Dental MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Oral Health Policy and EpidemiologyHarvard School of Dental MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Oral Health Policy and EpidemiologyHarvard School of Dental MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
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Forycka J, Pawłowicz-Szlarska E, Burczyńska A, Cegielska N, Harendarz K, Nowicki M. Polish medical students facing the pandemic-Assessment of resilience, well-being and burnout in the COVID-19 era. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0261652. [PMID: 35073318 PMCID: PMC8786167 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Recent reports indicate that COVID-19 pandemic has significant influence on medical professionals' mental health. Strict limitations in clinical practice and social interactions within academic community, which had to be introduced, could lead to significant psychological distress in medical students. The aim of the study was to assess resilience, well-being and burnout among Polish medical students in the COVID-19 era. METHODS The online survey consisting of validated questionnaires assessing resilience (Resilience Scale 14; RS-14), well-being (Medical Student Well-Being Index) and burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory) as well as self-created survey concerning mental health problems, use of stimulants, SARS-CoV-2 infection, work in COVID-19 units, medical education and social attitude towards health care professionals in the pandemic era was distributed via Facebook and other online students' platforms. 1858 MSs from all polish medical schools agreed to fill in the survey. RESULTS 'Very low', 'low' and 'on the low end' levels of resilience were found in 26%, 19.1% and 26.9% of the study group, respectively. Students with higher resilience level presented better attitude towards online and hybrid classes. 16.8% of respondents stated that they worked, currently work or plan to work voluntarily at the pandemic frontline. In terms of burnout, these respondents presented lower exhaustion (p = 0.003) and cynicism (p = 0.02), and higher academic efficacy (p = 0.002). That group also showed greater resilience (p = 0.046). The SARS-CoV-2 infection among respondents, their relatives and friends did not influence the results. 39.1% of respondents declared the need of the psychological or psychiatric consultation in relation to pandemic challenges. 231 (26.4%) participants previously diagnosed with mental health disorders noticed worsening of their symptoms. Increased intake of alcohol, cigarettes or other stimulants was noticed by 340 (28.6%) respondents. 80.2% of respondents thought that social aversion and mistrust towards doctors increased during the pandemic and part of them claimed it affected their enthusiasm toward medical career. CONCLUSIONS The majority of medical students presented low levels of resilience and high burnout at the time of pandemic. Providing necessary support especially in terms of mental health and building up the resilience of this vulnerable group seems crucial to minimize harm of current pandemic and similar future challenges.
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- Joanna Forycka
- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Ether SA, Emon FA, Roknuzzaman ASM, Rakibuzzaman M, Rahman FI, Islam MR. A cross-sectional study of COVID-19-related knowledge, risk perceptions, and preventive practices among pharmacy students in Bangladesh. SAGE Open Med 2022; 10:20503121211073014. [PMID: 35070313 PMCID: PMC8777339 DOI: 10.1177/20503121211073014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is a threat to public health that impacts the life of frontline pharmacists as they are more susceptible to getting infected by the coronavirus. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, risk perceptions, and preventive practices associated with coronavirus disease 2019 among pharmacy students of Bangladesh to evaluate their preparedness as future frontline workers against the ongoing pandemic. METHODS An online-based cross-sectional study was conducted among pharmacy undergraduate students of Bangladesh during the early months of the pandemic in April 2020. Respondents voluntarily submitted an online questionnaire regarding sociodemographics, knowledge, risk perceptions, and preventive practices related to coronavirus disease 2019. RESULTS A total of 418 participants submitted their responses, and we included 395 responses for final analysis. The mean age of the participants was 20.65 years. The study revealed that out of 395 pharmacy students, 68 (17.2%) had high levels of knowledge, 210 (53.2%) possessed high risk perceptions regarding coronavirus disease 2019, and 165 (41.7%) were adopting high levels of preventive practices. Average scores for knowledge, risk perceptions, and preventive practices were 5.7, 8.4, and 8.2 out of 10. Chi-square test and logistic regression analyses showed that having high knowledge levels was associated with high risk perceptions regarding coronavirus disease 2019. Similarly, higher risk perceptions were associated with having high knowledge and preventive measures, while higher preventive measures were associated with female gender, low monthly family income, and having high risk perceptions. CONCLUSION We found moderate knowledge, risk perceptions, and preventive practices related to coronavirus disease 2019 among the undergraduate pharmacy students. We recommend awareness-building discussions or seminars focusing on pharmacy students. In addition, the upgradation of the existing curriculum may help future pharmacists.
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- Sadia Afruz Ether
- Department of Pharmacy, Daffodil
International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and
Pharmacology, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of
Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daffodil
International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and
Pharmacology, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of
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Juneja R, Sikka N, Kumar V, Chahal S, Arora M, Middha M, Singhal R. Factors causing stress in postgraduate dental students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey. Dent Res J (Isfahan) 2022; 18:92. [PMID: 35003557 PMCID: PMC8672131 DOI: 10.4103/1735-3327.330873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background: COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the academic and clinical training of postgraduate dental students. This study aimed to assess various factors causing psychological stress in them, and the extent of stress perception during pandemic. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 250 postgraduate students from nine dental colleges of Haryana and National Capital Region, India, responded to an online questionnaire sent electronically to them in September 2020, which included modified dental environment stress (DES) score, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and questions regarding COVID-associated stress (CAS). Students already diagnosed with any psychiatric disorder or having a history of any major adverse event during the last 6 months likely to affect their psychological health were excluded from this study. The data obtained were analyzed using Chi-square test, Independent t-test, univariate ANOVA with post hoc tests, Pearson moment correlation, and multiple hierarchical regression tests. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: DES score was moderate for 48.8% and high for 34.4% of the participants. PSS was moderate for 69.2% and high for 18.8% of the participants. The most stressful factor in dental environment was the pattern of university examination, while the most stressful factor specific to COVID-19 was the fear of family members contracting the infection. PSS score was significantly higher in female participants. DES and CAS scores were significantly higher in students staying in hostels. Multiple hierarchical regression model depicted gender, mean health, and DES score as significant predictors of PSS. Conclusion: Postgraduate dental students reported the adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic upon their training and prospects as a reason for the increase in stress.
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- Ruchi Juneja
- Department of Dentistry, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Department of Dental Materials, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Dentistry, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Yadav A, Kapoor S, Anand V, Kaushik SK. Learning Behavior and Perspective of Medical Students in India on COVID-19 Pandemic. JOURNAL OF MARINE MEDICAL SOCIETY 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/jmms.jmms_69_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Chowdhury T, Rizk A. Ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and medical education: Pros and cons. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2022; 38:S1-S2. [PMID: 36060182 PMCID: PMC9438826 DOI: 10.4103/joacp.joacp_158_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Li S, Gillani AH, Ibrahim MIM, Omer S, Fang Y. Should We Focus More on Teaching and Training Disaster Management in Health-care Colleges? An Insight into the Students' Knowledge, Attitude, and Readiness to Practice. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2022; 14:147-156. [PMID: 36506724 PMCID: PMC9728062 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_420_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background The critical aspects of risk management for students are providing knowledge, building positive attitudes, and readiness to practice. Our study aimed to assess Chinese health-care university students' knowledge (K), attitude (A), and readiness to practice (rP) regarding disaster medicine and preparedness. Materials and Methods A survey was carried out using a self-administered disaster medicine and preparedness questionnaire. Three main outcome measures were K (22 items), A (16 items), and rP (11 items). Responses were scored and classified as high, moderate, and low. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed for data analysis. Results A total of 769 valid questionnaires were collected. The associations between K, A, and rP scores was significant, i.e., K-A scores (r = 0.449, P = 0.000), K-rP scores (r = 0.312, P = 0.000), and A-rP scores (r = 0.656, P = 0.000). Multiple linear regression analysis indicated direct low-to-moderate effects of gender, age, attitude, and knowledge on readiness to practice (R 2 = 0.198; P < 0.001). Conclusions The study discovered that most of the students had a moderate level of knowledge, moderate level of attitude, high level of readiness to practice, and a moderate level of total KArP. K, A, and rP were significantly correlated, and K and A were predictors for rP among the health-care students. The findings indicate the importance of health-care colleges for building students' knowledge, attitudes, and readiness to practice disaster medicine and preparedness before joining the profession.
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- Shi Li
- Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China,Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xian Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China,Shaanxi Centre for Health Reform and Development Research, Xian Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China,Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xian Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China,Shaanxi Centre for Health Reform and Development Research, Xian Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar,Address for correspondence: Prof. Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. E-mail:
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China,Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xian Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China,Shaanxi Centre for Health Reform and Development Research, Xian Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China,Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xian Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China,Shaanxi Centre for Health Reform and Development Research, Xian Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Sondakh JJ, Warastuti W, Susatia B, Wildan M, Sunindya BR, Budiyanto MAK, Fauzi A. Indonesia medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19. Heliyon 2022; 8:e08686. [PMID: 34977397 PMCID: PMC8711172 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Implementing health protocols and preventive measures are the only effective ways to suppress COVID-19 transmission before vaccines and antiviral drugs are developed. The implementation of health protocols and preventive measures are influenced by one's knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward this pandemic. Medical students as candidates for healthcare workers and role models for the community should have a good KAP. This study intends 1) to explore the KAP of medical students in Indonesia toward COVID-19 and 2) to assess which demographic factors have a significant effect on their KAP scores. An online questionnaire consisting of 18 items of knowledge, six items of attitudes, and 12 items of practices were used as instruments in this study. After being distributed for two weeks in June 2020, 525 respondents whose data were worth analyzing were obtained. The respondents consisted of male and female students, from diploma to bachelor degree, and came from all four types of higher education institutions in Indonesia. The results, 48% of respondents had good knowledge, 81% had good attitudes, and 43.5% had good practices toward COVID-19. The location of students' residence has no significant effect on their KAP score. Gender has a significant effect on knowledge and practice scores. Age, institution type, and institution status have a significant effect on their three KAP domains. The KAP survey results can be used as a reflection of the importance of the curriculum that prepares medical students for the pandemic. Medical students are also expected to be able to actively participate in educating people around them on how to minimize the transmission of COVID-19 during the pandemic.
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- Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Palangka Raya, Indonesia
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- Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Malang, Indonesia
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- Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Malang, Indonesia
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Krifa I, Hallez Q, van Zyl LE, Braham A, Sahli J, Ben Nasr S, Shankland R. Effectiveness of an online positive psychology intervention among Tunisian healthcare students on mental health and study engagement during the Covid-19 pandemic. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2021; 14:1228-1254. [PMID: 34939332 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Imen Krifa
- Mental illness Epidemiology Research Laboratory, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.,Higher School of Sciences and Techniques of Health of Sousse, Department of Psychiatry LR12ES04, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Laboratory DIPHE, Department of Psychology, Education and Vulnerabilities, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Lyon, France
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- Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences, University of Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands.,Optentia Research Unit, North-West University, South Africa.,Department of Human Resource Management, University of Twente, the Netherlands.,Department of Social Psychology, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Mental illness Epidemiology Research Laboratory, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Department of Psychiatry LR12ES04, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Research Quality of Care and Management of Maternal Health Services, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Mental illness Epidemiology Research Laboratory, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Department of Psychiatry LR12ES04, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Laboratory DIPHE, Department of Psychology, Education and Vulnerabilities, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Lyon, France
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Baumann C, Rousseau H, Tarquinio C, Batt M, Tarquinio P, Lebreuilly R, Sorsana C, Legrand K, Guillemin F, Bourion-Bédès S. Effect of the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown on mental health among post-secondary students in the Grand Est region of France: results of the PIMS-CoV19 study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2021; 19:265. [PMID: 34911529 PMCID: PMC8672153 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-021-01903-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 epidemic has sent students around the world in to lockdown. This study sought to assess the prevalence of impaired self-perceived mental health and identify associated factors among French post-secondary students during the lockdown. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among French students living in the Grand Est area in France from May 7 to 17, 2020 during the first lockdown. An online survey was used to collect sociodemographic data, learning and teaching conditions, living conditions, and exposure to COVID-19, and self-perceived mental health was assessed with mental composite score (MCS) of the SF-12. RESULTS Overall, 4018 were analyzed. Most participants were female (70.7%), and the mean age was 21.7 years (SD 4.0). The mean MCS score was 44.5 (SD 17.3). Impaired mental health, defined by a MCS < 1st Quartile, was mainly associated with female sex; decreased time for learning; not having access to the outside with a garden, a terrace or a balcony; difficulties with the living situation and having someone in the home affected by the SARS-COV2 requiring hospitalization or not. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that living conditions during lockdown had a clear impact on the mental health of French post-secondary students. There is a need to improve prevention and to access distance education as well as an urgent need for measures to develop healthy coping strategies for students. This is significant challenge and will assist in moderating the risk for the development of further distress and mental health concerns.
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- Cédric Baumann
- EA4360 APEMAC, MICS Team, University of Lorraine, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
- Méthodology, Data Management and Statistic Unit, University Hospital of Nancy, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
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- Méthodology, Data Management and Statistic Unit, University Hospital of Nancy, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- EA4360 APEMAC, MICS Team, University of Lorraine, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- InterPsy, GRC Team, University of Lorraine, 54000, Nancy, France
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- EA4360 APEMAC, MICS Team, University of Lorraine, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- EA4360 APEMAC, MICS Team, University of Lorraine, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- Clinical Investigation Center, CIC-EC, University Hospital of Nancy, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- EA4360 APEMAC, MICS Team, University of Lorraine, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- Clinical Investigation Center, CIC-EC, University Hospital of Nancy, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- EA4360 APEMAC, MICS Team, University of Lorraine, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- Centre Psychothérapique de Nancy, 54520, Laxou, France
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Pelissier C, Viale M, Berthelot P, Poizat B, Massoubre C, Tiffet T, Fontana L. Factors Associated with Psychological Distress in French Medical Students during the COVID-19 Health Crisis: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182412951. [PMID: 34948562 PMCID: PMC8701192 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182412951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of psychological distress in medical students during the COVID-19 health crisis and to identify factors associated with psychological distress. METHODS A cross-sectional observational study was presented to 1814 medical students (from first to sixth year) in a French university hospital center. Sociodemographic, occupational and medical information (psychological distress measured on the French GHQ12 scale) were collected via an online anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Variables associated with psychological distress were investigated using univariate analysis and multivariate analysis (modified Poisson regression). RESULTS In total, 832 medical students responded (46%) and 699 completed the questionnaire in full (39%); 625 (75%) showed signs of psychological distress and 109 (15%) reported suicidal ideation. Female gender, psychological trauma during the COVID-19 health crisis, change in alcohol consumption, and difficulties with online learning emerged as risk factors for psychological distress, whereas a paid activity, a feeling of mutual aid and cooperation within the studies framework, and recognition of work appeared to be protective factors. CONCLUSIONS Mental health care or suicide prevention should be provided to students at risk in the aftermath of the pandemic. Knowing the educational and medical factors associated with psychological distress enables areas for prevention to be identified.
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- Carole Pelissier
- Univ Lyon, Univ Lyon 1, Univ St Etienne, University Gustave Eiffel-IFSTARR, UMRESTTE, UMR_T9405, 42005 Saint-Etienne, France;
- Occupational Health Service, University Hospital Center of Saint-Etienne, 42005 Saint-Etienne, France;
- Correspondence:
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- Occupational Health Service, University Hospital Center of Saint-Etienne, 42005 Saint-Etienne, France;
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- Infection Control Unit, Infectious Diseases Department, University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, 42000 Saint-Etienne, France;
- Preventive Medicine Department, Jean Monnet University, 42000 Saint-Etienne, France;
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- Preventive Medicine Department, Jean Monnet University, 42000 Saint-Etienne, France;
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- Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Center of Saint-Etienne, 42005 Saint-Etienne, France;
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- Public Health Service, University Hospital Center of Saint-Etienne, 42005 Saint-Etienne, France;
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- Univ Lyon, Univ Lyon 1, Univ St Etienne, University Gustave Eiffel-IFSTARR, UMRESTTE, UMR_T9405, 42005 Saint-Etienne, France;
- Occupational Health Service, University Hospital Center of Saint-Etienne, 42005 Saint-Etienne, France;
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Guse J, Weegen AS, Heinen I, Bergelt C. Mental burden and perception of the study situation among undergraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study and comparison of dental and medical students. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e054728. [PMID: 34853110 PMCID: PMC8637311 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate levels of distress, depression, anxiety, stress and perception of their current study situation during the COVID-19 pandemic among undergraduate dental and medical students. DESIGN Observational, cross-sectional study including two consecutive surveys (May and July 2020). SETTING A large medical school in Germany. PARTICIPANTS All first year dental and medical students were invited. 132 participating first year students (44 dental, 88 medical) from the first survey and 150 students (50 dental, 100 medical) from the second were included in our analyses. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Mental burden (distress thermometer, Patient Health Questionnaire-4, Perceived Stress Scale-4) and self-reported changes in mental health and perception of study situation during the COVID-19 pandemic (self-developed items) were compared. Open-ended questions were analysed by conventional content analyses. RESULTS A considerable proportion of students (t1: May 2020: 84.1%; t2: July 2020: 77.3%) reported distress levels above cut-off. In July 2020, dental students reported significantly higher distress scores than medical students (dental: M=7.0, SD=2.3; medical: M=5.7; SD=2.1; p<0.001). More dental than medical students reported mild, moderate and severe levels of anxiety and depression symptoms. The majority stated that their mental health and study motivation had not changed during the pandemic. Logistic regression showed that being a dental student was significantly associated with a higher likelihood for serious worries regarding the study situation during COVID-19 at t1 (OR 4.0; 95% CI 1.1 to 14.2). At t2 higher distress was significantly associated with a higher likelihood for experiencing serious worries (OR 1.8; 95% CI 1.3 to 2.5). Regarding current concerns related to the pandemic, students most frequently reported difficulties with self-regulated learning (15.2%), study-related worries and uncertainty (14.4%), missing feedback of students and lecturers (11.4%) and lack of practical training (9.8%). CONCLUSION The results suggest that high mental burden and the lack of practical training among medical and dental students is an increasing problem, with a possibly even higher urgency in dental students. Tailored psychological and educational support offers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic might help them as they progress through (medical and) dental school.
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- Jennifer Guse
- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Yoon C, Lee J, Fong E, Lee JI. The Virtual Team Member: Remote Engagement of Medical Students in COVID-19 Care. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2021; 31:1831-1838. [PMID: 34692228 PMCID: PMC8525619 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-021-01422-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Background Medical education abruptly changed in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting experiential learning in clinical clerkship as medical students were removed from direct patient interactions and care team participation. Re-configuring a hospital clinical rotation using virtual care platforms allowed students to re-engage in the clinical environment and actively participate in patient care. Methods During the height of the pandemic, we implemented a 4-week "virtual team member" (VTM) inpatient medicine elective for medical students in their second year and above to participate in acute patient care during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tasks included providing daily updates to patients and family members along and care coordination. Faculty experts in infectious disease, mental health, ethics, and patient safety incorporated weekly didactic video talks throughout the elective. Student feedback was obtained anonymously through pre-, mid-, and post-elective questionnaires. Results A total of 26 students enrolled in the two 4-week blocks, with 85% in the 2nd year. Survey response rates for the pre, mid, and post-rotation questionnaires were 96%, 77%, 58% respectively. Of the 15 students who completed the post-survey, the majority strongly and somewhat agreed that the elective met expectations (12/15, 80%), was worthwhile (14/15, 93%) and met goals (12/15, 80%). Best parts of the elective most frequently cited by students were patient care and teamwork. Working remotely was the greatest challenge. Conclusions Designing a virtual role for students successfully allowed students to re-engage in the acute care setting and connect with patients and participate in COVID-19 care. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-021-01422-8.
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- Cecilia Yoon
- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York Presbyterian Hospital, 53 West 23rd street, 6th floor, New York, NY USA
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- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York Presbyterian Hospital, 53 West 23rd street, 6th floor, New York, NY USA
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- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York Presbyterian Hospital, 53 West 23rd street, 6th floor, New York, NY USA
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- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York Presbyterian Hospital, 53 West 23rd street, 6th floor, New York, NY USA
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De Micheli G, Vergani L, Mazzoni D, Marton G. After the Pandemic: The Future of Italian Medicine. The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Medical and Other Healthcare-Related Degrees Students. Front Psychol 2021; 12:648419. [PMID: 34803788 PMCID: PMC8600185 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.648419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Objective: The study aimed to explore the psychological symptoms and the readiness to fight the pandemic of the new generation of healthcare professionals: medical and other healthcare degree students. Methods: We enrolled 509 medical and healthcare-related degree students during the second outbreak of COVID-19 in Italy. We have examined their psychological symptoms using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and their readiness to fight the pandemic together with their academic career status, their relationship with the university, and their emotional reactions to the pandemic with Visual Analog Scales. Results: We retrieved a GHQ mean of 21.65 (SD = 40.63) and readiness to fight the pandemic mean of 53.58 (SD = 31.49). Perceived control affects variables: a negative effect on psychological symptoms and a positive effect on the willingness to fight the pandemic. The other variables with an impact were stress, loneliness, and anger that had a significant and positive impact on psychological symptoms. Age and concern for patients had a significant positive impact on readiness to fight for the pandemic, while years of attendance had a significant but negative impact. Conclusion: Universities and Institutions should consider the impact of the pandemic on students, in particular, for its effect on their mental health.
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.,Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, European Institute of Oncology (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.,Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, European Institute of Oncology (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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Borhany H, Golbabaei S, Jameie M, Borhani K. Moral Decision-Making in Healthcare and Medical Professions During the COVID-19 Pandemic. TRENDS IN PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [PMCID: PMC8598100 DOI: 10.1007/s43076-021-00118-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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With the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, healthcare and medical professions face challenging situations. The high number of COVID-19 infected patients, scarce resources, and being vulnerable to the infection are among the reasons that may influence clinicians’ moral decision-making. Furthermore, healthcare workers may be carriers of coronavirus, resulting in their social interactions to involve moral decision-making. This study aimed to investigate the effect of working in the frontline on psychological and cognitive factors and how these factors influence moral decision-making in clinicians during the pandemic. Further, we evaluated the impact of these factors on compliance with social distancing. Clinicians who worked in hospitals allocated to coronavirus disease patients participated in our study. We designed an online survey containing eight dilemmas to test moral decision-making in clinicians. Information on clinicians’ behavior and psychological state during the COVID-19 pandemic including the degree of respect to social distancing, sources of stress, and dead cases of COVID-19 they confronted with were collected. First, the relation between these measures and moral decision-making was assessed. Next, we used multiple regression analysis to evaluate the degree to which these factors can predict variances in morality. Based on our results, clinicians’ most important source of stress was the infection of their families. Stress, estimated chance of self-infection, job satisfaction, and age predicted utilitarian behavior among them. Moreover, age, number of death cases of COVID-19 they confronted, perceived risk of infection, and stress were positively correlated to compliance with social distancing. Our results have critical implications in implementing policies for healthcare principals.
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- Hamed Borhany
- Department of Internal Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Alrashed FA, Sattar K, Ahmad T, Akram A, Karim SI, Alsubiheen AM. Prevalence of insomnia and related psychological factors with coping strategies among medical students in clinical years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:6508-6514. [PMID: 34764766 PMCID: PMC8568835 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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We explored the prevalence of insomnia, confirm the associated psychological factors and current coping strategies among undergraduate medical during their clinical years. This cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive study was conducted at the department of medical education, college of medicine, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The participants (n = 463) were the 3rd to 5th year, and intern medical clinical students. We collected responses about sleep, using the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). We also used Kessler-10 (K10), Psychological Distress and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Items related to Coping strategies were also used from our previously published study and COVID-19 issues were explored using a self-developed questionnaire. According to the ISI ranking, 162 (34.9 %) of the participants had insomnia, among them 57.4% of females and 42.6% were males. Age groups between 22 and 25 have more sleeping disorder (43.2%) as compared to other age groups. 3rd-year students have more insomnia 36.41% as compared to other years. Individuals with insomnia symptoms were more likely (1.67 times higher) to be female students (OR = 1.67; P = 0.005) as compared to male students. A significantly high prevalence (3.37 times high) of insomnia was noted for those students or interns who have attended their clinical training irregularly as compare to regularly attending participants (OR = 2.32; P = 0.12) during COVID-19. Transition time i.e. year 3 of medical program was more stressful for the students and female students perceived stress and insomnia more than their male counterparts. It is important to address identified disorder early in order to reduce psychological morbidity and its harmful implications for medical students and young physicians.
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- Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department.of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Alotaibi N, Al-Sayegh N, Nadar M, Shayea A, Allafi A, Almari M. Investigation of Health Science Students' Knowledge Regarding Healthy Lifestyle Promotion During the Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Public Health 2021; 9:774678. [PMID: 34820354 PMCID: PMC8606582 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.774678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Health sciences students as future health care providers, can play a valuable role in protecting societies against the spread of COVID-19 through health promotion and lifestyle modification education. Therefore, proper education of these students is essential. Objective: This study sought to assess and measure the change of knowledge of health sciences students regarding healthy lifestyle promotion strategies during the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, after participation in different types of online and social media educational programs. Methods: In order to serve the purpose of the study, a methodological research design was first used to ensure the validation of the developed scale; the COVID-19 Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Scale (COVID-19 HLPS). The study utilized a four-arm randomized control research design in which the participants were randomly assigned into one of four groups, (1) control group (placebo intervention), (2) brochure group, who received brochures relevant to healthy lifestyle promotion, (3) Instagram group, who received similar information but through Instagram posts, and (4) online interactive educational workshop group, who also received similar information through an online interactive educational workshop. Results: In total, 155 participants participated in the online and social media intervention programs. There was a significant improvement in the intervention groups in the total knowledge subscale of the healthy promotion strategies compared with the control group (p < 0.001). Overall, the workshop group was the most effective group (effect size = 1.54) followed by the Instagram group (effect size = 0.99) and then the brochure group (effect size = 0.91). Conclusions: In order to meet the challenges posed by this pandemic, the use of such online and social media interventions is essential and may be the key for health promotion during this pandemic. Health science students, as future health care professionals, can play a fundamental role during the COVID-19 pandemic in disseminating knowledge relevant to healthy lifestyle to their families and communities thus promoting healthy living and behavioral changes. We propose the development of research initiatives at both national and international levels targeting changes within health science curricula that can meet potential challenges of future pandemics, leading to advancement of health care services globally.
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- Naser Alotaibi
- Occupational Therapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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- Occupational Therapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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- Occupational Therapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Life Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Public Health, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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Passemard S, Faye A, Dubertret C, Peyre H, Vorms C, Boimare V, Auvin S, Flamant M, Ruszniewski P, Ricard JD. Covid-19 crisis impact on the next generation of physicians: a survey of 800 medical students. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021; 21:529. [PMID: 34645453 PMCID: PMC8511858 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-02955-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many initiatives have emerged worldwide to handle the surge of hospitalizations during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. In France, the University of Paris North called on its medical students, whose status makes them integral members of the healthcare staff, to volunteer in their capacity of medical students and/or as nurses/nursing aids in understaffed intensive care units and other Covid-19 services. We attempted to evaluate their commitment, whether the pandemic affected their certainty for the medical profession and career choices, and how they scored their sadness and anxiety levels. METHODS The University of Paris North took a weekly official census of the involvement of 1205 4th-6th year medical students during the first lockdown in France. Six weeks after the lockdown began (May 4th), an e-questionnaire was sent to 2145 2nd-6th year medical students. The survey lasted 4 weeks and documented volunteering by medical students, the association between the pandemic and certainty for their profession, their choice of medical specialty and factors that influenced sadness and anxiety scores. RESULTS 82% of 4th-6th year medical students volunteered to continue their internship or be reassigned to COVID-19 units. Of 802 2nd-6th year students who completed the e-questionnaire, 742 (93%) volunteered in Covid-19 units, of which half acted as nurses. This engagement reinforced the commitment of 92% of volunteers to become physicians. However, at the peak of the outbreak, 17% had doubts about their ability to be physicians, while 12% reconsidered their choice of future specialty. Finally, 38% of students reported a score of 7/10 or more on the sadness scale, and 43% a score of 7/10 or more for anxiety. Neither study year nor service influenced sadness or anxiety scores. However, gender influenced both, with women scoring significantly higher than men (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Medical students of the University of Paris North who made an early and unconditional commitment to help hospital staff handle the pandemic constituted a powerful healthcare reserve force during the crisis. Although the vast majority remained convinced that they want to become physicians, this experience came at a significant psychological cost, especially for women. Alleviating this cost would improve future crisis responses.
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- Sandrine Passemard
- Université de Paris, APHP, Hôpital Robert Debré, DMU INOV-RDB, Service de Neurologie Pédiatrique, NEURODIDEROT, UMR 1141 INSERM, Paris, France.
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- Université de Paris, APHP, Hôpital Robert Debré, DMU DM'UP, Service de Pédiatrie Générale, ECEVE, UMR 1123 INSERM, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, APHP, Hôpital Louis Mourier, DMU ESPRIT, Service de Psychiatrie, UMR 1266 INSERM, Colombes, France
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- Université de Paris, APHP, Hôpital Robert Debré, DMU INOV-RDB, Service de Psychiatrie de l'enfant, NEURODIDEROT, UMR 1141 INSERM, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, APHP, Hôpital Robert Debré, DMU INOV-RDB, Service de Neurologie Pédiatrique, NEURODIDEROT, UMR 1141 INSERM, Paris, France
- Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, APHP, Hôpital Bichat, DMU DREAM, Service d'Explorations fonctionnelles, Physiologie, Centre du Sommeil, CRI, UMR1149, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, APHP, Hôpital Beaujon, DMU DIGEST, Service de Pancréatologie et Oncologie Digestive, Hôpital Beaujon, CRI, UMR 1149 INSERM, Clichy, France
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- Université de Paris, APHP, Hôpital Louis Mourier, DMU ESPRIT, Service de Médecine Intensive Réanimation, IAME, UMR 1137 INSERM, Colombes, France.
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Tebeka S, Huillard O, Pignon B, Nguyen YL, Dubertret C, Mallet J. Medical students and the response to COVID-19: Educational preparedness and psychological impact of their involvement in communicating with patients' relatives. Encephale 2021; 48:510-516. [PMID: 34801232 PMCID: PMC8494989 DOI: 10.1016/j.encep.2021.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged without precedent both healthcare and educational systems worldwide. How medical students could and should be engaged in the response remains unclear. Medical students were asked to help with communicating with patients' relatives in our institution. Authors aimed: to (i) present the rapid implementation and assessment of a teaching/e-teaching lesson in the COVID-19 era; (ii) report an early evaluation of preparedness, mental health and well-being of students involved. METHODS The lesson was elaborated at lockdown in France. The clinical guidance consisted of a voluntary lesson entitled: "How to communicate with relatives of hospitalized COVID-19 patients?". Students received an anonymous online questionnaire after two weeks. RESULTS Sixty-six medical students were trained (32% face-to-face). The response rate was 64%. Most students informed relatives about the routine care of the patient (95%). Concerning the lesson, students assured to have had one (95%), considered it relevant (86%), and had used the educational content (81%). 33% were charged with unexpected missions (only 36% felt prepared). Most of them did not report any psychological impact, but some reported anxiety or sleep disorders with no difference between face-to-face/distance training. CONCLUSIONS This pandemic may last. Communication ability is a key competence in medical curriculum and is more than ever essential. Distance learning technologies may provide a useful and accepted tool for medical students. We report on a rapid feedback on what can be expected or not from students in terms of mission and short-term psychological consequences.
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- AP-HP, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire AP-HP Nord, DMU ESPRIT, service de Psychiatrie et Addictologie, Hôpital Louis Mourier, Colombes, Inserm U1266, 178, rue des Renouillers, 92700 Colombes, France; UFR de Médecine Paris Nord, Université de Paris, 16, rue Henri Huchard, 75018 Paris, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hopital Cochin, APHP Centre-Université de Paris, 27, rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France
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- AP-HP, DMU IMPACT, Département Médico-Universitaires de psychiatrie et d'addictologie des Hôpitaux universitaires Henri-Mondor, 94000 Créteil, France; Inserm, U955, Laboratoire Neuro-Psychiatrie translationnelle, Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale, 94000 Créteil, France; UPEC, Université Paris Est Créteil, Faculté de médecine, 94000 Créteil, France
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- AP-HP, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire AP-HP Centre, DMU ARME, département d'anesthésie et réanimation. Hôpital Cochin, Faculté de médecine, Université de Paris, 27, rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France
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- AP-HP, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire AP-HP Nord, DMU ESPRIT, service de Psychiatrie et Addictologie, Hôpital Louis Mourier, Colombes, Inserm U1266, 178, rue des Renouillers, 92700 Colombes, France; UFR de Médecine Paris Nord, Université de Paris, 16, rue Henri Huchard, 75018 Paris, France
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- AP-HP, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire AP-HP Nord, DMU ESPRIT, service de Psychiatrie et Addictologie, Hôpital Louis Mourier, Colombes, Inserm U1266, 178, rue des Renouillers, 92700 Colombes, France; UFR de Médecine Paris Nord, Université de Paris, 16, rue Henri Huchard, 75018 Paris, France.
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Stachteas P, Vlachopoulos N, Smyrnakis E. Medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: Considerations and arguments on their clinical engagement. JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION & PROFESSIONALISM 2021; 9:238-242. [PMID: 34692862 PMCID: PMC8521214 DOI: 10.30476/jamp.2021.89092.1363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the clinical exposure of medical students has been hindered while the impact on medical education is under investigation. The potential negative impact of medical students on transmission rates, along with the shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), their lack of proper training, and their limited ability to work independently, give rise to reasonable concerns regarding their involvement in pandemic management. Nevertheless, the heavy workload could soon provoke severe deficiencies in the frontline medical workforce. Hence, the possibility of covering gaps in human resources by effectively deploying students should not be rejected in advance. Additionally, a pandemic poses a valuable learning opportunity for high-quality medical education. The aim of this commentary is to present a discussion with supporters and opponents of medical student engagement in the pandemic management and their involvement in placements requiring physical contact with patients. We also attempt to elucidate the necessary conditions for the students' possible involvement in clinical settings.
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- Panagiotis Stachteas
- Laboratory of Primary Health Care, General Practice and Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Primary Health Care, General Practice and Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Primary Health Care, General Practice and Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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Montagna E, Donohoe J, Zaia V, Duggan E, O'Leary P, Waddington J, O'Tuathaigh C. Transition to clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study of young doctors' experiences in Brazil and Ireland. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e053423. [PMID: 34551956 PMCID: PMC8460523 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore and compare the perspectives of junior doctors in Brazil and Ireland regarding transition and professional socialisation during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the purpose of identifying better ways to support doctors as they assume their new professional role. DESIGN 27 semistructured interviews. Transcripts were analysed using qualitative thematic analysis. Cruess' framework of professional socialisation in medicine supported the interpretation of these data. SETTING Public health hospitals across four Brazilian states (Santa Catarina, São Paulo, Ceará, Paraíba) and County Cork in the South of Ireland. PARTICIPANTS Twenty-seven male and female medical junior doctors who had graduated between November 2019 and April 2020. RESULTS Fourteen Brazilian and 13 Irish junior doctors were interviewed for this study. Entry to clinical practice during the pandemic had a significant impact on factors influencing the professional socialisation of junior doctors. This impact was reflected across the following six thematic areas: lack of preparedness; disrupted trajectory of role adaptation; fewer opportunities for experiential learning; solidarity and isolation; altered interactions with patients; challenges to health and well-being. CONCLUSIONS Transition to clinical practice is an important stage in junior doctors' professional socialisation and identity formation. The COVID-19 pandemic created the opportunity for medical graduates to enter the workforce earlier than usual. Entering the workforce during this period created a lack of confidence among junior doctors concerning the boundaries of their new role and responsibilities, while simultaneously disrupting their social integration. Priorities to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and future pandemics on this transition are presented.
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- Erik Montagna
- Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (FMABC), Centro Universitário Saúde ABC, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (FMABC), Centro Universitário Saúde ABC, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Karimian Z, Farrokhi MR, Moghadami M, Zarifsanaiey N, Mehrabi M, Khojasteh L, Salehi N. Medical education and COVID-19 pandemic: a crisis management model towards an evolutionary pathway. EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 2021; 27:3299-3320. [PMID: 34566468 PMCID: PMC8450917 DOI: 10.1007/s10639-021-10697-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The COVID-19 crisis has had a profound effect on higher education, especially medical education due to its sensitive nature, dealing with people's life and wellbeing. This study presented a crisis management model of how to direct medical education during crises. A qualitative design was used via a focus group among 83 medical education administrators at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Four major challenges emerged regarding medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic including "The health and wellbeing of faculty members and students"; "Spatial constraints"; "Time constraints", and "Access to resources". A total of 13 strategies were suggested to tackle the challenges, including virtualization, technological support, empowerment, participation, sharing, helping, integration, compression, omission, flexibility and diversity, severance, protection; and monitoring. For a sustainable educational pathway in medical education, personalized approach to education via the incorporation of technology is essential. This provides opportunities to tackle the issues caused by the crisis, by provision of any time and anywhere approach to education via flexible technologies/platforms adjusted based on the audiences. The scope of crisis management expands not only on individual and academic levels but also on social and global relations.
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- Zahra Karimian
- Department of E-Learning in Medical Sciences, Virtual School and Center of Excellence in E-Learning, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Virtual University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Neuroscience Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of E-Learning in Medical Sciences, Virtual School and Center of Excellence in E-Learning, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of E-Learning in Medical Sciences, Virtual School and Center of Excellence in E-Learning, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of English Language, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, QLD Australia
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Tadese M, Mihretie A. Attitude, preparedness, and perceived self-efficacy in controlling COVID-19 pandemics and associated factors among university students during school reopening. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0255121. [PMID: 34473719 PMCID: PMC8412257 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic remains a significant public health problem globally. In Ethiopia, the number of infected peoples and deaths due to COVID-19 has increased dramatically in the past. Currently, students are resuming to face to face education with strict prevention measures. University students are more dynamic and more susceptible to acquiring and spreading the virus. Objective To assess the attitude, preparedness, and self-efficacy to prevent and control COVID-19 and associated factors among university students during school reopening, Northeast Ethiopia. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted among Debre Berhan University (DBU) students from December 1 to 15/2020, when students return to campus. A multistage sampling technique was applied to recruit 682 participants. The ReadyScore criteria were used to classify the level of preparedness. Epi-Data version 4.6 was used for data entry, while SPSS version 25 for analysis. Descriptive and Binary logistic regression analysis was computed, and a p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result The overall level of favourable attitude, good preparedness, and high self-efficacy among students were 67.2%, 17.9%, and 50.4%, respectively. Only mothers’ education was associated with attitude. Female gender, open relationships, health science faculty, heart disease, and favourable attitude were significant preparedness factors. Whereas being undergraduate, parents’ education, residing in dorm being four and above, having kidney disease, having friend/family history of COVID-19 infection and death, favourable attitude, and good preparedness were predictors of self-efficacy. Conclusion The level of attitude, preparedness, and self-efficacy towards COVID-19 among students during campus re-entry were low. Managing chronic illnesses and raising the attitude and preparedness of students is essential to reduce the burden of COVID-19 pandemics. Besides, emphasis should be placed on male, unmarried, postgraduate, and non-health science students to increase the level of preparedness and self-efficacy.
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- Mesfin Tadese
- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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Arunachalam S, Sharan J. COVID-19 Reflections and Team-Based Entrustable Professional Activities for Bioevent Preparedness. MEDEDPUBLISH 2021; 9:265. [PMID: 38058904 PMCID: PMC10697441 DOI: 10.15694/mep.2020.000265.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has shaken the entire human race with its unprecedented health and economic outcomes. Researchers and clinicians are trying to get an insight into various aspects of the COVID-19 disease and related aspects, and to some extent, they have succeeded too, but a lot more is yet to be discovered and disclosed. However, it appears that the pandemic is going to stay for a longer duration with varied expressions. In these testing and challenging times when the entire world is battling the massive public health crises, the healthcare workers remain the most vulnerable targets. The current situation unleashes adoption of new structures and processes, but often gloomed with ethical dilemmas. The COVID-19 is not going to be the last major pandemic in the history of human civilization. Henceforth, the million-dollar questions we face now and forever are: How are we planning to prepare the workforce for an health crisis of this cataclysmic proportions? Can we reimagine a curricular framework that could address public health crises arising from epidemics and pandemics? What model could facilitate for advancement in crisis preparedness and management? Do we need an orchestrated team approach in managing and containing any public health crisis of global concern like the COVID-19? What about the entrustable professional activities for a team task? These pertinent questions do not have straight forward answers. It requires a great effort at various levels, but such a change in curricular framework appears to be the need of the hour.
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
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Montrucchio G, Brazzi L. Are we at a turning point for disaster medicine education? The SIAARTI Academy Critical Emergency Medicine course experience. Minerva Anestesiol 2021; 87:1161-1163. [PMID: 34468114 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.21.16008-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Giorgia Montrucchio
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy - .,Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency, Molinette Hospital, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy -
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.,Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency, Molinette Hospital, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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Zhao T, Zhang Y, Wu C, Su Q. Will Anti-Epidemic Campus Signals Affect College Students' Preparedness in the Post-COVID-19 Era? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18179276. [PMID: 34501868 PMCID: PMC8430716 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tremendous global threat and challenge for human beings, and individuals need to be prepared for the next wave of the outbreak, especially in the educational setting. Limited research has focused on individual knowledge, awareness, and preparedness of COVID-19 in postsecondary institutions in the post-COVID-19 era so far. This study aimed to explore whether students' perceived anti-epidemic campus signals had effects on their awareness of and preparedness for COVID-19. Leveraging the data collected from full-time college students in a province located in East China and building a structural regression model, we found that students' perceived anti-epidemic campus signals were significantly associated with their awareness of and preparedness for COVID-19. With one perceived signal decrease, there were 0.099 unit and 0.051 unit decreases in students' awareness and preparedness, respectively. In addition, we indeed found that female students had a higher awareness and better preparedness than their male peers. These findings provided important implications for postsecondary administrators and policymakers, as well as future research.
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- Teng Zhao
- Zhejiang Academy of Higher Education, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China;
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- Chinese Academy of Science and Education Evaluation, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China;
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- Propaganda Department, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China;
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- Zhejiang Academy of Higher Education, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China;
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Association between perceived stress and depression among medical students during the outbreak of COVID-19: The mediating role of insomnia. J Affect Disord 2021; 292:89-94. [PMID: 34107425 PMCID: PMC8595067 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to explore the association between perceived stress and depression among medical students and the mediating role of insomnia in this relationship during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March to April 2020 in medical university. Levels of perceived stress, insomnia and depression were measured using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9). The descriptive analyses of the demographic characteristics and correlation analyses of the three variables were calculated. The significance of the mediation effect was obtained using a bootstrap approach with SPSS PROCESS macro. RESULTS The mean age of medical students was 21.46 years (SD=2.50). Of these medical students, 10,185 (34.3%) were male and 19,478 (65.7%) were female. Perceived stress was significantly associated with depression (β=0.513, P < 0.001). Insomnia mediated the association between perceived stress and depression (β=0.513, P < 0.001). The results of the non-parametric bootstrapping method confirmed the significance of the indirect effect of perceived stress through insomnia (95% bootstrap CI =0.137, 0.149). The indirect effect of insomnia accounted for 44.13% of the total variance in depression. CONCLUSIONS These findings contribute to a better understanding of the interactive mechanisms underlying perceived stress and depression, and elucidating the mediating effects of insomnia on the association. This research provides a useful theoretical and methodological approach for prevention of depression in medical students. Findings from this study indicated that it may be effective to reduce depression among medical students by improving sleep quality and easing perceived stress.
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Alsaywid B, Lytras MD, Abuzenada M, Lytra H, Sultan L, Badawoud H, Abuznadah W, Alhaider SA, Housawi A, Apostolaki A. Effectiveness and Preparedness of Institutions' E-Learning Methods During the COVID-19 Pandemic for Residents' Medical Training in Saudi Arabia: A Pilot Study. Front Public Health 2021; 9:707833. [PMID: 34527651 PMCID: PMC8435681 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.707833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Under the urgent circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions of an international scale have resorted to online education methods, exclusive or not. Among those, medical institutions are under double pressure, fighting the pandemic's effects and, at the same time providing efficient clinical training to their residents. The main aim of the study is to evaluate the preparedness of the educational institutions for the e-learning platform transition for the delivery of medical training and also to evaluate the overall satisfaction level of the participants with their e-learning experience. Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional study design. The survey's sample included 300 medical students and residents of multiple training levels and specialties, coming from more than 15 different cities of Saudi Arabia. Filling the questionnaire required specific inclusion criteria and all obtained data were secured by the Saudi Commission of Health specialty. The main objective was to evaluate the quality of e-learning methods provided by medical universities. For the collection of the data, Survey Monkey software was used and the analysis was conducted with SPSS. Results: The study found that the frequency of digital education use increased by ~61% during the coronavirus crisis, while almost 9 out of 10 residents have used some e-learning platform. It was reported that before the pandemic, participants' online training was deemed to be rather ineffective, given the rate of 3.65 out of 10. However, despite the increase in e-learning use after COVID-19, many obstacles arose duringcthe adaptation process. According to our survey: lectures and training sessions were not conducted as per the curriculum (56.33%); both students and instructors' academic behavior and attitude changed (48.33%); engagement, satisfaction, and motivation in class were rated low (5.93, 6.33, and 6.54 out of 10 accordingly), compared to the desired ones. Still, participants accredited e-learning as a potential mandatory tool (77.67%) and pinpointed the qualifications that in their opinion will maximize educational impact. Conclusion: The study concluded that innovative restructuring of online education should be based on defined critical success factors (technical support, content enhancement, pedagogy etc.) and if possible, set priority levels, so that a more permanent e-learning practice is achievable. Also our study confirmed that students were overall satisfied with the e-learning support of the training method.
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- Basim Alsaywid
- Planning and Organizational Excellence Administration, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Effat College of Engineering, Effat University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Distinguished Scientists Program, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz UniversityJeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Planning and Organizational Excellence Administration, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Planning and Organizational Excellence Administration, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Health and Welfare Units Administration, Technological, Educational Institute of Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece
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Żółtowska B, Barańska I, Szczerbińska K, Różańska A, Mydel K, Sydor W, Heczko PB, Jachowicz E, Wójkowska-Mach J. Preparedness of Health Care Workers and Medical Students in University Hospital in Krakow for COVID-19 Pandemic within the CRACoV Project. J Clin Med 2021; 10:3487. [PMID: 34441784 PMCID: PMC8396826 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10163487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Backgrounds Health care workers' (HCWs) knowledge of and compliance with personal protective procedures is a key for patients' and personnel safety. The aim of this study was to assess which factors are associated with higher self-evaluations of training on infection prevention and control (IPC) and higher self-assessment of IPC practices used by HCWs regarding COVID-19 in University Hospital in Krakow, Poland, in January 2021. Material and methods This was an online survey on the preparedness for COVID-19 epidemic of medical/non-medical staff and medical students. Questions included in the survey concerned participants' socio-demographic characteristics, hospital staff involvement in the training, knowledge about the hand hygiene, and adherence to IPC measures. Knowledge and Performance Index (K&PI) based on selected questions was constructed for to reflect both subjective (self-evaluation) of preparedness and objective IPC knowledge and skills of HCWs participated in the IPC training. Results A total of 1412 health care workers, including 129 medical students, participated in the study. The largest group, 53.6%, was made up of nurses and paramedics. Age of respondents significantly correlated with knowledge of IPC and with K&PI. The mean age of workers with high K&PI was 42.39 ± 12.53, and among those with low, 39.71 ± 13.10, p < 0.001. 51% UHK workers participated in IPC training, but 11.3% of physicians, 28.8% of other HCWs, and 55.8% of students did not know the IPC standard precaution. Most participants, 72.3%, felt that they had received sufficient training; however, 45.8% of students declined this. There was no correlation between self-reported preparedness and the K&PI, indicating that self-reported preparedness was inadequate for knowledge and skills. Nurses and paramedics assessed their knowledge most accurately. Participants with low K&PI and high subjective evaluation constituted a substantial group in all categories. Students least often overestimated (23.8%) and most often (9.6%) underestimated their knowledge and skills. Conclusions Our study revealed inadequate IPC practice, especially as it refers to the training programme. We confirmed the urgent need of including theory and practice of IPC in curricula of health professions' training in order to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary not only for future pandemic situations but also for everyday work.
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- Barbara Żółtowska
- Center for Innovative Therapy, Clinical Research Coordination Center, University Hospital in Krakow, Poland 2-st, 30-688 Krakow, Poland;
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- Laboratory for Research on Aging Society, Department of Sociology of Medicine, Chair of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Krakow, Poland; (I.B.); (K.S.)
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- Laboratory for Research on Aging Society, Department of Sociology of Medicine, Chair of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Krakow, Poland; (I.B.); (K.S.)
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- Chair of Microbiology, Medical Faculty, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Kraków, Poland; (A.R.); (P.B.H.); (E.J.); (J.W.-M.)
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- Deputy Director for Coordination and Development, University Hospital in Krakow, 30-688 Krakow Poland;
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- Center for Innovative Therapy, Clinical Research Coordination Center, University Hospital in Krakow, Poland 2-st, 30-688 Krakow, Poland;
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Krakow, Poland
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- Chair of Microbiology, Medical Faculty, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Kraków, Poland; (A.R.); (P.B.H.); (E.J.); (J.W.-M.)
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- Chair of Microbiology, Medical Faculty, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Kraków, Poland; (A.R.); (P.B.H.); (E.J.); (J.W.-M.)
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- Chair of Microbiology, Medical Faculty, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Kraków, Poland; (A.R.); (P.B.H.); (E.J.); (J.W.-M.)
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Navigating COVID-19 through diverse student learning communities: importance and lessons learned. HEALTH EDUCATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1108/he-01-2021-0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
The purpose of this case study is to describe one Southern United States of America (US), historically Black medical school's approach to adapting medical education training through learning communities (LCs) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Design/methodology/approach
The COVID-19 pandemic created a wide variety of problems for higher education. Classes moved quickly from in-person to virtual instruction with little time for training; faculty and students had to adapt to new learning platforms, learning styles, study techniques and technological challenges. Emotions ran high due to constant change, transitions and numerous unknowns. The LC structure embedded in the curriculum of this US medical school aided in the navigation of these challenges.
Findings
Of the 95 MD1–MD4 respondents combined who responded to the COVID-19 LC survey, 67% rated the LC sessions good/outstanding, 20% average, 7% poor/fair and 5% N/A. When asked if LCs had helped them during the pandemic, overall, 66% said “yes” and 34% said “no.” When asked how LCs have helped during the pandemic, themes emerged related to safety, adapting to feelings of isolation/mental health/emotional support, and academic progress.
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The small LC group structure created a sense of security for receiving academic help, emotional support, a network of assistance resources and a place to process COVID-19 losses and insecurities. Receptivity to utilizing the LC structure for support may relate to the medical students' commitment to addressing health disparities, serving the underserved and embracing a medical school culture that values community.
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Fabricant S, Yang A, Ooms A, Boos D, Oettinger J, Traba C. Coming Together: How Medical Students, Academic Administrators, and Hospital Administrators Approached Student Volunteering During the COVID-19 Pandemic. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2021; 31:1539-1544. [PMID: 34026308 PMCID: PMC8132734 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-021-01315-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused dramatic interruptions and shifts to medical education, but students at schools nationwide responded by volunteering to support their physician educators on the frontlines. Relationships between student leaders, school administrators, and hospital administrators were key to the successful creation and organization of volunteer responses. This perspective piece from medical students, as well as hospital and medical school leadership, explores the evolving relationships in the creation of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's Student COVID Team. By reflecting on choices made by each group in parallel points in time, the piece highlights where interests and actions aligned and diverged.
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- Scott Fabricant
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 USA
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- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 USA
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- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 USA
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- Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response, University Hospital, Newark, NJ USA
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- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 USA
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- Office of Education, Department of Pediatrics, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ USA
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García-Espinosa P, Ortiz-Jiménez X, Botello-Hernández E, Aguayo-Samaniego R, Leija-Herrera J, Góngora-Rivera F. Psychosocial impact on health-related and non-health related university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results of an electronic survey. REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE PSIQUIATRIA (ENGLISH ED.) 2021; 50:214-224. [PMID: 34544585 PMCID: PMC8448400 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcpeng.2021.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Introduction The current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused feelings of anxiety, confusion, and panic among the world population. Due to these psychological changes resulting from the stress produced by the disease, we sought to investigate the psychological impact of the pandemic on the university student community. Material and methods 1,283 students were surveyed, of which 1,149 students were selected. The majority of the subjects were female, and the overall average age was of 20 years. They were provided with an 82-question online questionnaire divided into four sections; looking for the prevalence of significant symptomatology of major depression and generalised anxiety using the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scales; and factors that potentially affect the mental health of our university population. Results We found a high prevalence of significant depression (47.08%) and anxiety (27.06%) symptomatology, considering a score of 10 or more as cut-off point. There was no significant difference in depression and anxiety symptomatology between the health-care students and non-health-care students. Conclusions Our results, together with what is observed in the literature, allow us to conclude that the college student population has a high risk of mental illness, and these should be taken into consideration for the search of effective strategies for detection and control of mental health illnesses. Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic is a red flag that shows the need to upgrade mental health programmes in universities and to validate virtual instruments.
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, México
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Mekhemar M, Attia S, Dörfer C, Conrad J. Dental Students in Germany throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Psychological Assessment and Cross-Sectional Survey. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:611. [PMID: 34356466 PMCID: PMC8301083 DOI: 10.3390/biology10070611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Multiple investigations have reported high psychological distress among students since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak started. This survey examined the associations between psychological features, and several demographic and social factors among dental students in German universities. Dental students registered in German universities nationwide were asked to join this survey via a self-directed online questionnaire, from July 2020 to January 2021. This study assembled data on demographic statistics, the depression anxiety stress scales (DASS-21), and the impact of events scale-revised (IES-R) instrument. The relationships between demographic-related variables and mental consequences of depression, anxiety, stress, intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal were inspected. Two hundred and eleven students contributed to the questionnaire and conveyed overall normal or mild outcomes of depression, anxiety, stress, intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal. In addition, female gender, cardiovascular diseases, smoking habits, and seeing the COVID-19 outbreak as a financial risk were stated as significant related factors (p < 0.05), with increased IES-R and DASS-21 scores. These results highlight the features that should be considered to better protect dental students' mental health in German universities during the crisis.
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- Mohamed Mekhemar
- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Kiel University, Arnold-Heller-Str. 3, Haus B, 24105 Kiel, Germany;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Klinik Str. 33, 35392 Giessen, Germany;
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- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Kiel University, Arnold-Heller-Str. 3, Haus B, 24105 Kiel, Germany;
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- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Kiel University, Arnold-Heller-Str. 3, Haus B, 24105 Kiel, Germany;
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Arja SB, Wilson L, Fatteh S, Kottathveetil P, Fateh A, Bala Arja S. Medical Education during COVID-19: Response at one medical school. JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION & PROFESSIONALISM 2021; 9:176-182. [PMID: 34277849 PMCID: PMC8273524 DOI: 10.30476/jamp.2020.88744.1351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant toll on healthcare across the globe. The pandemic caused many other consequences, including economic implications and teaching consequences, notably in higher education throughout the world. COVID-19 and the resulting closure of university campuses have had many impacts on Health Professions Education (HPEd), affecting all aspects, including teaching methods, assessment methods, curricula, student-teacher relationships, student selection processes, and student well-being. It has had significant effects on the setting in which students are required to learn more skills such as psychomotor skills. This manuscript aims to investigate the changes implemented in medical education during the pandemic and describe one medical school's response to medical education changes during the pandemic. METHODS This study was a combination of a case study done by in-depth investigation of the current context at one medical school during the pandemic and action research done by gathering information to change a condition in a particular place. RESULTS Many changes were implemented in medical education, including online teaching for basic science courses (first two years of the program) and online assessments (video-based remote proctoring) in the program's first two years. Such courses as Clinical Skills are using telemedicine/telehealth concepts in training. There were changes such as video-based remote proctoring of NBME shelf-examinations even in the assessments of clerkships/clinical rotations. CONCLUSIONS Adaptations of medical education during this pandemic is highly dependent on technology. Most of the changes will be practiced until the campuses are open. We need to understand that these changes were made over this unprecedented period, i.e. the pandemic as an emergency rather than as a normal change process.
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- Avalon University School of Medicine (AUSOM), Curacao
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- Avalon University School of Medicine (AUSOM), Curacao
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- Avalon University School of Medicine (AUSOM), Curacao
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Banerjee I, Robinson J, Mohabeer P, Kashyap A, Shukla A, Sathian B. COVID-19: Lockdown and its impact on medical students: A cross sectional study from a medical school in Mauritius. Nepal J Epidemiol 2021; 11:1006-1022. [PMID: 34290891 PMCID: PMC8266400 DOI: 10.3126/nje.v11i2.36951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The objectives of the study were to identify the psychological impacts of lockdown on medical students due to COVID-19 and to discover the educational perplexities being faced by these students during the lockdown. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Medical College (SSRMC), Mauritius. Questions were designed after an extensive review of the literature, so as to ensure relevance to meet the objectives of the study. Results Out of 700 undergraduate medical students, 663 participated, which equates to a response rate of 95%. 348 (52.5 %) of the students were stationed in their hometown and the remaining 315 (47.5 %) were stationed in Mauritius. 464(70%) of the students suffered from the psychological impacts of lockdown whereas 634(95.6%) of students suffered from the educational impact thereof. Mauritian students suffered a greater educational impact aOR4.236[1.606-11.173]. Psychological impacts aOR 1.280 [0.917-1.789] and educational impacts aOR 2.464 [1.076-5.647] were more prevalent in hometown-based students. Students pursuing their clinical studies had aOR1.219 [ 0.531-2.798] a greater educational impact as compared to preclinical studies. Conclusion Lockdown triggered both educational and psychological impacts on medical students. On a psychological basis it was proven that the lockdown induced a feeling of guilt and had a greater psychological impact in pre-clinical students. The COVID-19 situation was simultaneously indicated to be a motivator in the majority of students; however, juxtaposed to this was the fact that various students felt as if they couldn't study at the same level that they were accustomed to due to the uncertainty of the situation.
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- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Medical College, Belle Rive, Mauritius
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- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Medical College, Belle Rive, Mauritius
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- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Medical College, Belle Rive, Mauritius
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- Department of geriatrics and longterm care, Rumailah Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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To Volunteer or Not? Perspectives towards Pre-Registered Nursing Students Volunteering Frontline during COVID-19 Pandemic to Ease Healthcare Workforce: A Qualitative Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18126668. [PMID: 34205791 PMCID: PMC8296449 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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COVID-19 has caused a shortage of healthcare workers and has strained healthcare systems globally. Pre-registered healthcare students with training have a duty of care and can support the healthcare workforce. This study explored factors influencing the willingness of final-year nursing students to volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of professional identity in volunteering as healthcare workers, and strategies to improve future volunteering uptakes and processes. A qualitative study using focus-group discussions was conducted. Final-year nursing students who volunteered, students who did not volunteer, and lecturers who supervised student volunteers were recruited. Interviews were conducted online, video-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. A thematic analysis was used. The themes were “wavering thoughts on volunteering”, “bringing out ‘the nurse’ in students through volunteering” and “gearing up to volunteer”. Findings suggested the need to look beyond the simplicity of altruism to the role of professional identity, operational, and motivational factors to explain nursing students’ decision to volunteer and their volunteer behavior. Providing accommodation, monetary and academic-related incentives, supporting the transitionary phase from students to “professional volunteers”, promoting cohesive and positive staff–student volunteer relationships, and establishing a volunteer management team are strategies identified to improve volunteering uptake and operational processes. Our findings advocate strategic partnerships between hospitals/communities and academic institutions in providing various healthcare services during pandemics.
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Contreras GW, Burcescu B, Dang T, Freeman J, Gilbreth N, Jacobson J, Jayaseelan K, Markenson DS. Drawing Parallels Among Past Public Health Crises and COVID-19. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2021; 16:1-7. [PMID: 34142646 PMCID: PMC8376845 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2021.202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In the early stages of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there were shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and health-care personnel across severely affected regions. Along with a lack of testing, these shortages delayed surveillance, and possible containment of the virus. The pandemic also took unprecedented tolls on the mental health of many health-care workers who treated and witnessed the deaths of critically ill patients. To address these effects and prepare for a potential second wave, a literature review was performed on the response of health-care systems during the influenza pandemics of 1918, 1957, 2009, and the epidemics of Ebola, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). We can use lessons identified to develop a competent and effective response to the current and future pandemics. The public must continue to engage in proper health mitigation strategies, including use of face coverings, physical distancing, and hand washing. The impact the pandemic has had on the mental health of frontline health-care workers cannot be disregarded as it is essential in ensuring effective patient care and mitigating psychological comorbidities. The lessons identified from past public health crises can help contain and limit morbidity and mortality with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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- George W. Contreras
- Center for Disaster Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
- Institute of Public Health, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Center for Disaster Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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Appelbaum NP, Misra SM, Welch J, Humphries MH, Sivam S, Ismail N. Variations in Medical Students' Educational Preferences, Attitudes and Volunteerism during the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. J Community Health 2021; 46:1204-1212. [PMID: 34106370 PMCID: PMC8188156 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-021-01009-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Public health crises require individuals, often volunteers, to help minimize disasters. The COVID-19 pandemic required such activation of individuals, but little is known about medical students' preferences of such engagement. We investigated potential variations in medical students' educational preferences, attitudes, and volunteerism during the COVID-19 pandemic based on socio-demographics to better prepare for future activation scenarios. A web-based, anonymous survey of U.S. medical students at a single institution was conducted in May 2020. Across four training year, 518 (68% response rate) students completed the survey. During the pandemic, 42.3% (n = 215) wanted to discontinue in-person clinical experiences, 32.3% (n = 164) wanted to continue, and 25.4% (n = 129) were neutral. There was no gender effect for engagement in volunteer activities or preference to engage in clinical activities during the pandemic. However, second-year (n = 59, 11.6%) and third-year students (n = 58, 11.4%) wanted to continue in-person clinical experiences at a greater proportion than expected, while a small proportion of fourth-year students (n = 17, 3.3%) wanted to continue, χ2(6) = 43.48, p < .001, φ = 0.29. Majority of respondents (n = 287, 55.5%) volunteered in clinical and non-clinical settings. A lower proportion of fourth-year (n = 12, 2.3%) and first-year students (n = 50, 9.7%) volunteered than expected. Likelihood to volunteer during a pandemic varied by gender, training year, and/or prior experience with disaster event depending on the type of volunteer-site setting. Our findings suggest socio-demographic factors may impact medical student engagement and volunteerism during a public health crisis. Educational leadership should be sensitive to such variations and can facilitate volunteer activities that allow student engagement during future pandemics.
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- Nital P Appelbaum
- Department of Education, Innovation, Technology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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Zheng Q, Lin X, He L, Freudenreich T, Liu T. Impact of the Perceived Mental Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Students' Loneliness Feelings and Future Career Choice: A Preliminary Survey Study. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:666588. [PMID: 34168580 PMCID: PMC8217624 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.666588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic continues to unfold globally, and its negative impact on the public's mental health is starting to reveal. Serving as reserve talents for the healthcare system, medical students are not yet professionally matured enough to face one of the worst global public health crises. This may exert increased mental stress and loneliness feelings, which in turn negatively influence medical students' future career choice. To address the issue, we conducted three online survey studies investigating how the epidemic affects the mental health as well as career attitude of medical students in China during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The results revealed preliminary evidence showing that the perceived stress induced by the COVID-19 epidemic might negatively affect medical students' future career choice, and the feeling of loneliness may play a mediating role. This study invites more attention to medical students' mental health during severe public health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Qiuyue Zheng
- Department of Psychology, School of Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Psychology, School of Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Marketing, School of Management, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Marketing, School of Management, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychology, School of Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Marketing, School of Management, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Koh TJW, Ling AHZ, Chiang CLL, Lee GSJ, Tay HSE, Yi H. Attitudes towards COVID-19 precautionary measures and willingness to work during an outbreak among medical students in Singapore: a mixed-methods study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021; 21:317. [PMID: 34088316 PMCID: PMC8176668 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-02762-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed challenges that medical students face when healthcare systems are under intense pressure. There is a need to assess medical students' education needs in pandemic preparedness. The objective of this mixed-methods study was threefold: (1) to assess COVID-19 perceived efficacy, susceptibility, and anxiety in relation to health literacy; (2) to describe attitudes towards a policy of precautionary measures against COVID-19 and willingness to work during an outbreak; and (3) to examine multilevel factors associated with willingness to work. METHODS An online survey was conducted among 263 medical students in Singapore during the lockdown period in July 2020. Participants were surveyed on COVID-19 related literacy, perceptions, anxiety, attitudes towards a policy of precautionary measures, and willingness to work during an outbreak. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to determine the factors associated with the key outcome variable of willingness to work. In addition, open-ended questions were used to assess medical education needs, which were reported using thematic analysis. RESULTS Perceived adequacy of COVID-19 information was associated with higher perceived efficacy, lower perceived susceptibility, and lower anxiety levels among the students. Medical students were mostly supportive of COVID-19 precautionary measures except for relatively intrusive measures like in-home surveillance. The degree of willingness to work during an outbreak varied based on certain conditions, in particular family's health and safety, and was associated with self-efficacy, perceived susceptibility, and hospital capacity of outbreak management. CONCLUSIONS Medical students' attitudes towards a policy of precautionary measures varied depending on legality, financial and psychological support, and privacy concerns. Health literacy played an important role in increasing the efficacy of protection against COVID-19 and reducing pandemic-related anxiety among medical students. Their willingness to work during an outbreak was increased by an effective policy of precautionary measures, hospital capacity to manage a pandemic, and assurance of family safety. Medical education should include pandemic preparedness to better prepare students to aid in pandemics, with emphasis on public health policy and ethics coupled with clinical training targeted to managing outbreaks.
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- Tricia Jia Wen Koh
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
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Brown A, Kassam A, Paget M, Blades K, Mercia M, Kachra R. Exploring the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical education: an international cross-sectional study of medical learners. CANADIAN MEDICAL EDUCATION JOURNAL 2021; 12:28-43. [PMID: 34249189 PMCID: PMC8263042 DOI: 10.36834/cmej.71149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND The evidence surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on medical learners remains anecdotal and highly speculative despite the anticipated impact and potential consequences of the current pandemic on medical training. The purpose of this study was to explore the extent that COVID-19 initially impacted medical learners around the world and examine global trends and patterns across geographic regions and levels of training. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of medical learners was conducted between March 25-June 14, 2020, shortly after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. RESULTS 6492 learners completed the survey from 140 countries. Most medical schools removed learners from the clinical environment and adopted online learning, but students reported concerns about the quality of their learning, training progression, and milestone fulfillment. Residents reported they could be better utilized and expressed concerns about their career timeline. Trainees generally felt under-utilized and wanted to be engaged clinically in meaningful ways; however, some felt that contributing to healthcare during a pandemic was beyond the scope of a learner. Significant differences were detected between levels of training and geographic regions for satisfaction with organizational responses as well as the impact of COVID-19 learner wellness and state-trait anxiety. CONCLUSIONS The disruption to the status quo of medical education is perceived by learners across all levels and geographic regions to have negatively affected their training and well-being, particularly amongst postgraduate trainees. These results provide initial empirical insights into the areas that warrant future research as well as consideration for current and future policy planning.
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- Allison Brown
- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Science, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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