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de Vries TJ, Schoenmaker T, Peferoen LAN, Krom BP, Bloemena E. Design and evaluation of an immunology and pathology course that is tailored to today's dentistry students. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2024; 5:1386904. [PMID: 38783986 PMCID: PMC11111917 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2024.1386904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Curricular reform provides new opportunities to renovate important pillars of the dentistry curriculum, such as immunology and pathology, with novel approaches that appeal to new generations of students. When redesigning a course that integrates both immunology and pathology at the level that provides dentistry students with sustainable knowledge that is useful for their entire career, several challenges must be met. The objective of the present study was to describe the considerations involved in the design phase of such a new course. First, the course should be compatible with the new view on the incorporation of more active learning and teaching methods. Practically, this means that the course design should contain fewer lectures and more seminars and tutorials, where the students have fewer contact hours and actively engage in using recently acquired knowledge within a contextual background. A mandatory session of team-based learning provides opportunities to apply knowledge in combination with academic reasoning skills, teamwork, and communication. Second, for a 4-week course, choices must be made: students will not become immunologists nor pathologists in such a short period. A governing principle for this course's design is that it should be based on understanding the basic principles of immunology and pathology. The ultimate goal for the students is to make the course immuno-logical and patho-logical, challenging them to reach a next level but clearly without oversimplification. Part of the course design should allow room for students to further study an immunological topic of their own choice, thereby contributing to their immunological curiosity and to their academic development. Third, to make it tailored to a new generation of dentists, examples from the field of dentistry are actively integrated in all aspects of the course. Finally, the era of ChatGPT provides novel opportunities to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the learning process, but it demands critical thinking of how to use it in a newly designed course. A mid-course evaluation revealed that students acknowledged that immunology and pathology were presented as an integrated course. The final course evaluation endorsed the use of these various educational methods. These methods proved to be appropriate and logical choices for reaching the learning goals of the course.
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- Teun J. de Vries
- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Pathology, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Pathology, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Mechtel M, Kitt-Lewis E, Reaves C, Sinacori B, O'Brien T, Logan P, Rimbey P, Streiff K, Phillips K. Durable Learning Strategies in Nursing Education: State-of-the-Evidence Review. J Nurs Educ 2024; 63:24-31. [PMID: 38227323 DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20231112-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Health professions (HP) students must achieve durable learning (DL) to transfer and apply knowledge from the classroom to the clinical setting. This review examines the state of the science of classroom-based DL in HP. METHOD The Joanna Briggs Systematic Review Methodology was used. MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and ERIC databases were searched for articles published from 2006 to 2022. A total of 2,000 titles were identified for review, with 51 studies being selected for inclusion. RESULTS Multiple classroom-based learning strategies generally reported as being effective were identified, including flipped classroom, educational technology, spaced learning, team-based learning, concept mapping and schema, testing, and case study and problem-based learning. CONCLUSION Although DL has been proven to be effective in the classroom setting for HP, no one type has been shown to be more effective than others. Additional research is needed within the context of transferring knowledge to clinical settings and in nursing education. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(1):24-31.].
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Alfarsi W, Elaghoury AH, Kore SE. Preferred Learning Styles and Teaching Methods Among Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e46875. [PMID: 37954741 PMCID: PMC10638455 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Introduction Knowing the learning styles of medical students is an important factor as it can help in making learning more effective. Research has shown that medical students in various years of studies have selective learning styles and liking to a particular teaching strategy. The aim of the present study was to identify the preferred learning styles and teaching methods of medical students through all the years of study using the VARK (for Visual, Aural, Read/Write, Kinesthetic) questionnaire. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted among the medical students of year 1 (MD1) to year 6 (MD6), except MD5, at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sohar, Oman. The VARK questionnaire was used to record the learning style preference of the students, and an additional question was asked to know the teaching method that the students preferred to be used. Results A total of 292 students responded to the questionnaire. The majority of the students had preference for the multimodal style of teaching (54%), mostly bimodal (30%). This was followed by the kinesthetic mode of learning (30%) in the unimodal style. The MD1 and MD6 students had preference for the unimodal style whereas the other years (MD2, MD3, MD4) had preference for the bimodal style. The teaching method preferred by most of the students included clinical skills lab (64%) followed by interactive lecture (59%) and lab work (57%). Conclusion The study showed that most of the students had preference for more than one (bimodal) learning style. The research findings can help the teachers recognize the learning problems among students and execute the needed teaching strategies.
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- Waad Alfarsi
- Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, OMN
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- Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, OMN
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- Anatomy & Neurobiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, OMN
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Roy S, Kumar N, Singh V, Singh S, Kumar R, Tewari J, Samaiya D, Sachan AK. Short- and Long-Term Retentivity of Knowledge by Various Teaching Methods in Medical Education and Perception of Students Towards Them: A Comparative Study in a Medical University Hospital of Northern India. Cureus 2023; 15:e48043. [PMID: 38034247 PMCID: PMC10688388 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To develop doctors with appropriate knowledge of health and diseases, reasonable medical abilities, and a positive attitude toward patients and their families, it is important to reexamine the methods used to educate and train medical school students. To establish which is best for both medical students and professors, the various teaching and learning methodologies must be compared and analyzed. This study attempts to determine the preferred medical education techniques among medical students as well as the caliber of the classes they attend. METHODS This is a before-and-after study conducted among 480 first- (240) and second-year (240) undergraduate students. Students were divided into three groups. Each group was assigned a teacher who was responsible for teaching four short topics according to the common understanding and knowledge level of both year students in four different ways: traditional blackboard method, offline PowerPoint presentation, online PowerPoint presentation, and online annotative. Application-based learning and self-learning were the other two teaching methods conducted in a monitored environment. An MCQ-based pre- and post-test were taken to assess the improvement, and a feedback form was filled out by each student to assess their perception. To assess long-term retention, a surprise follow-up test was conducted after 15 days. RESULTS For all the teaching methods except for traditional blackboard and online presentation, there was a significant improvement in the post-test scores as compared to the pre-test scores (p<0.05). Retentivity was more remarkable in online application-based and self-learning methods. 77.2% of the study participants preferred offline presentation as the mode of teaching. CONCLUSION Retention was found to be highest in self-directed and application-based learning. So, students should be encouraged and motivated for self-study after every lecture, whatever the teaching method used by teachers.
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- Shubhajeet Roy
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutics, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutics, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutics, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutics, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND
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Greenberg H, Davis M. How confident are UK radiographers at performing paediatric computed tomography trauma scans? Radiography (Lond) 2023; 29:362-368. [PMID: 36758381 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2023.01.010] [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: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Approximately 45% of paediatric deaths in the United Kingdom (UK) were as a result of trauma. Computed tomography (CT) provides time efficient and accurate diagnosis, increasing chances of survival. Whilst use of CT in evaluating paediatric trauma has been invaluable it carries significant radiation risks, largely because children have greater radiation sensitivity than adults. Although national paediatric trauma workload in the UK is proportionately low, the majority of paediatric patients are conveyed to hospitals which predominantly undertake CT scans on adult patients. This research aimed to determine the confidence levels of radiographers when performing paediatric CT trauma scans in three public hospitals in the UK, and whether a teaching intervention improved their perceived self-confidence. METHODS Individual questionnaires containing eight qualitative and quantitative questions were used to ascertain radiographers' perceived confidence levels. A teaching intervention was developed based on responses. A post-intervention questionnaire was used to determine whether radiographers' confidence levels had improved. RESULTS Radiographers (n = 45) reported a mean confidence score of 5.6 (standard deviation 2.2) and 8.0 (standard deviation 1.7) scanning paediatric trauma patients pre- and post-intervention respectively. A paired two group t-test found this difference to be statistically significant at p < .00001. Radiographers reported several factors which negatively influenced confidence levels, including limited experience and postgraduate education. CONCLUSION Radiographers reported to be less confident scanning paediatric CT trauma patients compared to adults, pre- and post-intervention, however this research does not clarify whether this is as a result of an increase in competence. Further research regarding this concept warrants investigation. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Results suggest further training based on negative factors reported by radiographers can increase confidence when performing this type of scan, assisting radiographers in optimising paediatric patient doses.
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- H Greenberg
- Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Ireland.
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- Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Ireland.
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Di Traglia R, Rankin S, French JM, Ecott K, Burnand H, Monsell F. Virtual Trauma Meeting as a Component of Undergraduate Orthopaedic Education. Cureus 2022; 14:e26810. [PMID: 35971367 PMCID: PMC9374019 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.26810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction: Virtual teaching has proven effective for medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study is the first to describe an undergraduate orthopaedic teaching strategy in the format of virtual trauma meetings (VTM). Methods: Clinical medical students from the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff were invited to attend five VTM between October and November 2020. These were delivered by consultants and speciality doctors via Zoom software. An 11-item feedback form was distributed after each session to assess the relevance of teaching material, student confidence in asking and answering questions, and if students would benefit from further sessions. Several open-ended questions were designed to evaluate aspects of the session that were most useful, which orthopaedic topics were of high priority and if they had any suggestions for improvement. Our initial aim was to assess student acceptance of the virtual format. Several months later pre-recorded material was uploaded onto YouTube and post hoc questionnaires were analysed. Results: A total of 50 students attended, with a median of 11±6 attending per session, producing a total of 26 feedback responses. Among the responders, there were 10 males and nine females and 63% of the students were in their third year. 100% of students felt comfortable asking questions and 96% felt comfortable answering questions. X-ray interpretation and management of fractures were the highest priority subjects. The majority of students considered the interaction between senior and junior doctors most valuable, and the most common improvement suggested was the inclusion of polls or OSCE-styled questions. Conclusions: VTM could be a useful resource to enhance undergraduate trauma and orthopaedic (T&O) education by providing student-focused material in an open learning environment.
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Poacher AT, Bhachoo H, Weston J, Shergill K, Poacher G, Froud J. Undergraduate education of trauma and orthopaedic surgery in the UK. Bone Jt Open 2022; 3:549-556. [PMID: 35818794 PMCID: PMC9350698 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.37.bjo-2022-0044.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Aims Evidence exists of a consistent decline in the value and time that medical schools place upon their undergraduate orthopaedic placements. This limited exposure to trauma and orthopaedics (T&O) during medical school will be the only experience in the speciality for the majority of doctors. This review aims to provide an overview of undergraduate orthopaedic training in the UK. Methods This review summarizes the relevant literature from the last 20 years in the UK. Articles were selected from database searches using MEDLINE, EMBASE, ERIC, Cochrane, and Web of Science. A total of 16 papers met the inclusion criteria. Results The length of exposure to T&O is declining; the mean total placement duration of two to three weeks is significantly less than the four- to six-week minimum advised by most relevant sources. The main teaching methods described in the literature included didactic lectures, bedside teaching, and small group case-based discussions. Students preferred interactive, blended learning teaching styles over didactic methods. This improvement in satisfaction was reflected in improvements in student assessment scores. However, studies failed to assess competencies in clinical skills and examinations, which is consistent with the opinions of UK foundation year doctors, approximately 40% of whom report a “poor” understanding of orthopaedics. Furthermore, the majority of UK doctors are not exposed to orthopaedics at the postgraduate level, which only serves to amplify the disparity between junior and generalist knowledge, and the standards expected by senior colleagues and professional bodies. Conclusion There is a deficit in undergraduate orthopaedic training within the UK which has only worsened in the last 20 years, leaving medical students and foundation doctors with a potentially significant lack of orthopaedic knowledge. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2022;3(7):549–556.
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- Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
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- Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
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- Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
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Chen S, Li J, DiNenna MA, Gao C, Chen S, Wu S, Tang X, He J. Comparison of two teaching methods for stopping the bleed: a randomized controlled trial. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:281. [PMID: 35421954 PMCID: PMC9009024 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03360-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The "Stop the Bleed" (STB) campaign has achieved remarkable results since it was launched in 2016, but there is no report on the teaching of an STB course combined with a trauma patient simulator. This study proposes the "problem-, team-, and evidence-based learning" (PTEBL) teaching method combined with Caesar (a trauma patient simulator) based on the STB course and compares its effect to that of the traditional teaching method among outstanding doctoral candidates training in haemostasis skills. METHOD Seventy-eight outstanding doctoral candidate program students in five and eight-year programs were selected as the research subjects and were randomly divided into a control group (traditional teaching method, n = 34) and an experimental group (PTEBL teaching method combined with Caesar, n = 44). Their confidence in their haemostasis skills and willingness to rescue injured victims were investigated before and after the course in both groups. RESULT Students' self-confidence in their STB skills and the willingness to rescue improved after the class in both groups. Compared with the control group, students in the experimental group were more confident in compressing with bandages and compressing with a tourniquet after a class (compressing with bandages: control group 3.9 ± 0.8 vs. experimental group 4.3 ± 0.7, P = 0.014; compressing with a tourniquet: control group 3.9 ± 0.4 vs. experimental group 4.5 ± 0.8, P = 0.001) More students in the experimental group than the control group thought that the use of Caesar for scenario simulation could improve learning (control group 55.9% vs. experimental group 81.8%, P = 0.024), and using this mannequin led to higher teacher-student interaction (control group 85.3% vs. experimental group 97.7%, P = 0.042). The overall effectiveness of the teaching was better in the experimental group than in the control group (control group 85.3% vs. experimental group 97.7%, P = 0.042). There was a significant positive correlation between teacher-student interactions and the overall effectiveness of teaching (R = 1.000; 95% CI, 1.000-1.000; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The PTEBL teaching method combined with Caesar can effectively improve student mastery of STB skills and overcome the shortcomings of traditional teaching methods, which has some promotional value in the training of outstanding doctoral candidates in STB skills.
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- Shuangyi Chen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Material Science Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Department of Transplantation, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Clinical Skills Training Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
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Ford JH, Gilson AM, Maurer MA, Hoffman KA, Garner BR. A peek behind the curtain: exploring coaching styles within the implementation and sustainment facilitation (ISF) strategy in the substance abuse treatment to HIV care study. Implement Sci Commun 2021; 2:140. [PMID: 34930497 PMCID: PMC8686240 DOI: 10.1186/s43058-021-00246-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Grasha-Riechmann teaching styles, which includes three didactic and two prescriptive styles, have been shown to help enhance learning within educational settings. Although an adaption of the Grasha-Riechmann style classification has enabled coaching styles to be identified for use as part of quality improvement (QI) initiatives, research has not examined the styles actually utilized by coaches within a QI initiative or how the styles change overtime when the coach is guiding an organization through change implementation. Interactions between coaches and HIV service organization (HSO) staff participating in a large implementation research experiment called the Substance Abuse Treatment to HIV care (SAT2HIV) Project were evaluated to begin building an evidence base to address this gap in implementation research. METHODS Implementation & Sustainment Facilitation (ISF) Strategy meetings (n = 137) between coaches and HSO staff were recorded and professionally transcribed. Thematic coding classifications were developed from the Grasha-Riechmann framework and applied to a purposively selected sample of transcripts (n = 66). Four coders independently coded transcripts using NVivo to facilitate text identification, organization, and retrieval for analysis. Coaching style use and changes across the three ISF phases were explored. RESULTS Facilitator and formal authority were the two coaching styles predominately used. Facilitator sub-themes shifted from asking questions and providing support to supporting independent action over time. Coaches' use of formal authority sub-styles shifted notably across time from setting expectations or ensuring preparation to offering affirmation or feedback about changes that the HSO's were implementing. The use of the delegator or personal model coaching styles occurred infrequently. CONCLUSIONS The current research extends implementation research's understanding of coaching. More specifically, findings indicate it is feasible to use the Grasha-Riechmann framework to qualitatively identify coaching styles utilized in a facilitation-based implementation strategy. More importantly, results provide insights into how different coaching styles were utilized to implement an evidence-based practice. Further research is needed to examine how coaching styles differ by organization, impact implementation fidelity, and influence both implementation outcomes and client outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02495402 . Registered on July 6, 2015.
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- James H Ford
- School of Pharmacy, Social and Administrative Sciences Division, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
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- School of Pharmacy, Social and Administrative Sciences Division, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Social and Administrative Sciences Division, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
- Portland State University School of Public Health, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- RTI International, Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Trompeter A. Orthopaedic education: a COVID-driven evolution. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2021; 31:803-806. [PMID: 34117919 PMCID: PMC8196277 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-021-03009-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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- Alex Trompeter
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, St George's University Hospital, London, London, UK. .,St George's University of London, London, UK. .,EJOST, Paris, France.
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Moschetti WE, Frye BM, Gililland JM, Braziel AJ, Shah VM. The Emergence of Collaboration in the Education of Fellows and Residents during COVID-19. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:2223-2226. [PMID: 33685742 PMCID: PMC8054614 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 has created a void in surgical education. Given social distancing and postponed surgeries, unique educational opportunities have arisen. Attendings from 10 adult reconstruction fellowships led a multi-institution web-based weekly collaborative, the Arthroplasty Consortium (AC), developed to educate trainees through complex arthroplasty case-based discussions. METHODS We performed an anonymous survey of AC participants and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) adult reconstruction fellows. Participants were polled with regards to educational tools used before and after COVID-19 and their value. Specifically, participation in the AC, AAHKS FOCAL (Fellows Orthopedic Continued AAHKS Learning) lectures, institutional lectures, industry lectures, textbooks, online videos, journal articles, and webinars was assessed. RESULTS Fifty-seven participants responded with 49 (86%) at the fellow level. There was an increase in the use of web-based learning, including the AC (Not applicable pre, 61% post), AAHKS FOCAL lectures (Not applicable pre, 82% post), industry lectures (53% pre, 86% post), and AAHKS/AAOS webinars (35% pre, 56% post). Usage declined with institutional lectures (89% pre, 80% post), textbooks (68% pre, 49% post), and journal articles (97% pre, 90% post), with minimal change in the use of online surgical videos (84% pre, 82% post). The majority of fellows not involved in the AC would like to see the addition of a multi-institutional case conference added to fellowship education. Of AC participants, the 2 most valuable educational tools were the AC and FOCAL lectures. CONCLUSION Trainee education has changed post-COVID-19 with a greater focus on web-based learning. Multi-institutional collaborative lectures and case-based discussions have significant perceived value among trainees and should be considered important educational tools post-COVID 19.
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- Wayne E. Moschetti
- Department of Orthopaedics, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH,Address correspondence to: Wayne E. Moschetti, MD, MS, Department of Orthopaedics, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Singh N, Phoon CKL. Not yet a dinosaur: the chalk talk. ADVANCES IN PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION 2021; 45:61-66. [PMID: 33502289 DOI: 10.1152/advan.00126.2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This article discusses the chalk talk's potential as an active learning method. Although chalk talks are a form of interactive lecture, they have received little attention in the medical education literature compared with other active learning methods such as team-based learning and simulation. One of the authors (C. K. L. Phoon) has used chalk talks to teach congenital heart defects to first- and third-year NYU medical students for many years. His chalk talks have consistently earned among the highest teaching scores, and students have noted their strengths of being more interesting, clear, and tangible than didactic lectures. Using the teacher and student perspectives, we examine the chalk talk's strengths and weaknesses compared with common passive and active learning methods. Chalk talks create a real-time, shared space that facilitates the active learning goals of helping students build, test, and revise mental models (conceptual frameworks). The limited amount of information that can be presented and the ability to solicit and arrange students' ideas on the board lead to the cocreation of valuable conceptual frameworks. Chalk talks require less restructuring of teaching sessions than other active learning methods and are best suited to topics that hinge on understanding of concepts. We advocate for the chalk talk to be reexamined as a promising educational tool given its strengths and the successes that other active learning methods have shown. Furthermore, we provide guidance to help educators deliver chalk talks and discuss future studies that would advance understanding of this powerful teaching tool.
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- Nina Singh
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone and New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone and New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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Hydrie MZI, Naqvi SMZH, Alam SN, Jafry SIA. Kolb's Learning Style Inventory 4.0 and its association with traditional and problem based learning teaching methodologies in medical students. Pak J Med Sci 2020; 37:146-150. [PMID: 33437267 PMCID: PMC7794154 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.37.1.2275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objectives: To assess learning styles and the association of various teaching methodologies of medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out amongst 523 medical students of Baqai Medical College, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, from July 2019 to October 2019. All students from first to final year, who attended the undergraduate MBBS program were included. The study instrument was a questionnaire containing students’ demographic details, David Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory 4.0 and traditional and PBL teaching methodologies were asked. The association of various learning styles and preferred teaching methodologies with year of study was also assessed by using Pearson’s chi-square test. Results: Out of 523 students, 518 returned the completed questionnaire. A majority of the students had either imagining or experiencing learning style. No change in learning style was observed between years of study. A significant association between the teaching methodologies and year of study was found in the imagining (p=0.033) and experiencing (p=0.044) learning style groups. Conclusion: Students from different years of study at medical school did not have significantly different learning styles though the student’s preferences to teaching methodologies seem to change over time in the respective learning style groups. Longitudinal studies are necessary to identify the factors influencing such change and explore the association between learning styles over time on teaching methodologies in medical education.
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- Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Hydrie
- Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Hydrie, MBBS, MPhil, PhD, Postdoc Department of Community Medicine, Professor, School of Public Health, Dow University of Health Sciences, Ojha Campus, Karachi. Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Shams Nadeem Alam, FRCS, MHPE. Department of Medical Education, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Syed Imtiaz Ahmed Jafry, MPH. Department of Community Medicine, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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Curriculum Reform and New Technology to Fill the Void of Musculoskeletal Education in Medical School Curriculum. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2020; 28:945-952. [PMID: 32804700 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) disease comprises over 20% of all visits to healthcare providers each year, yet a disproportionately small percentage of medical school education focuses on MSK disease. Even among students applying into orthopaedic surgery, less than 50% demonstrate prerequisite anatomic knowledge before beginning their residency. Medical school curriculum reform is needed, given that only 15% have a required MSK curriculum. Inadequate education ultimately leads to poor patient care and forces clinicians to learn MSK medicine later in practice. Although this inadequacy in medical school MSK education has been recognized for decades, little has changed to address this critical deficiency. A successful curriculum development requires defining critical MSK topics, evaluative methods to assess knowledge acquisition, and ultimately assessment of applying that knowledge to the care of patients. Newer strategies for MSK education include "near-peer" learning from senior classmates and residents, clinical immersion within MSK care teams, peer interest groups, and standardize learning platforms and assessment tools. Technologies such as virtual reality simulation, adaptive video learning, and other technologies will inform the development of affordable, succinct, evidence-informed curriculums that can enhance medical student MSK education with universal implementation. As clinical practice evolves to optimize patient care, so should the education of physicians who deliver that care.
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Dapper H, Wijnen-Meijer M, Rathfelder S, Mosene K, von Kirchbauer I, Bernhardt D, Berberat PO, Combs SE. Radiation oncology as part of medical education-current status and possible digital future prospects. Strahlenther Onkol 2020; 197:528-536. [PMID: 33230568 PMCID: PMC7682521 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-020-01712-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Purpose Education as part of medical education is currently changing rapidly. Not least because of the corona crisis, more and more digital teaching formats and innovative teaching concepts such as the flipped classroom model are finding their way into teaching. We analyzed the acceptance and effectiveness of traditional teaching methods as well as the interest in innovative e‑learning methods among medical students in the field of radiation oncology at the medical school of the Technical University of Munich. Methods We carried out an online-based survey as well as a knowledge test on all students from two terms who had completed the seminar series of radiation oncology. The survey comprised seven questions on the frequency of participation, acceptance, and judgment of the effectiveness in terms of learning and on a potential use of e‑learning methods using a six-point Likert scale. The test consisted of 10 multiple-choice questions. Results Traditional teaching methods are largely accepted by students and most students consider the current learning format to be effective in terms of the teaching effect in the field of radiation oncology. However, only about 50% of all knowledge questions were answered correctly. The possible use of e‑learning methods was judged critically or desired in roughly equal parts among the students. Conclusion Traditional seminars enjoy a high level of acceptance among students. Effectiveness with regard to the internalization of content taught, however, should be increased. After all, the future seems to lie in the integration of e‑learning in the form of educational videos and practical seminars.
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- Hendrik Dapper
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- School of Medicine, TUM Medical Education Center, Technical University Munich, Nigerstraße 3, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- DRF Stiftung Luftrettung gAG, Rita-Maiburg-Straße 2, 70794, Filderstadt, Germany
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- School of Medicine, TUM Medical Education Center, Technical University Munich, Nigerstraße 3, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- School of Medicine, TUM Medical Education Center, Technical University Munich, Nigerstraße 3, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- School of Medicine, TUM Medical Education Center, Technical University Munich, Nigerstraße 3, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.,Institute for Radiation Medicine (IRM), Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU), Ingolstädter Landstr. 1, Neuherberg, Germany.,Partner Site Munich, Deutsches Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK), Munich, Germany
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Malik-Tabassum K, Lamb JN, Chambers A, West R, Pandit H, Aderinto J. Current State of Undergraduate Trauma and Orthopaedics Training in United Kingdom: A Survey-based Study of Undergraduate Teaching Experience and Subjective Clinical Competence in Final-year Medical Students. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2020; 77:817-829. [PMID: 32217124 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the quality and duration of trauma and orthopedics (T&O) training in medical schools in United Kingdom (UK), and to evaluate final-year students' self-perceived level of competence in essential T&O skills. DESIGN This was a survey-based study of final-year medical students that attended 1-day undergraduate T&O courses held between Feb'17 and Feb'19. Outcome measures were duration and perceived quality of undergraduate T&O placements, students' self-rated competence in essential T&O skills, and impact of teaching methods on their subjective future competence. SETTING Four courses held at education centers in 3 different locations in UK (London, Nottingham, and Leeds) PARTICIPANTS: All 414 course attendees from 13 UK medical schools completed the questionnaire. RESULTS 19.3% of students had not experienced a placement in T&O. Mean duration of T&O placements was 2.5 weeks. 37.4% described their training as "poor". Majority of students attended 1-5 sessions of: lectures (50.5%), small group teaching (58.7%), trauma meetings (58.7%), clinics (65.7%), and theatres (72.5%). Lowest competency scores were reported in management of T&O emergencies, fracture management, and interpretation of T&O radiographs. Self-rated competence in essential T&O skills was significantly higher in students with previous experience of a T&O placement (p < 0.05). There was a strongly positive correlation between small group teaching attendance and perceived competence in management of T&O patients in different clinical settings (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Medical schools in UK are currently failing to adequately train medical graduates to manage T&O patients, with students reporting low competency scores in all basic T&O skills. To mitigate the current situation, a minimum duration of a T&O placement for all students must be implemented nationally. Educational boards and medical schools must work in collaboration to improve the delivery of undergraduate T&O curriculum, the structure of the clinical T&O placement, and efficacy of the commonly encountered learning environments.
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- Khalid Malik-Tabassum
- Specialty Registrar Trauma and Orthopaedics, Conquest Hospital, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Hastings, United Kingdom.
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- Specialty Registrar Trauma and Orthopaedics, Clinical Research Fellow, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Foundation Doctor, University Hospital Lewisham, London, United Kingdom
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- Professor of Biostatistics, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Head of Research, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultant, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Norris ME, Cachia MA, Johnson MI, Rogers KA, Martin CM. Expectations and Perceptions of Students' Basic Science Knowledge: Through the Lens of Clerkship Directors. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2020; 30:355-365. [PMID: 34457678 PMCID: PMC8368669 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-019-00913-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Basic sciences are a cornerstone of undergraduate medical education (UME) as they provide a necessary foundation for the clinical sciences to be built upon and help foster trainees' competency. However, research indicates that students' basic science knowledge is not well retained, and as a result, students are ill-prepared, with respect to their basic science knowledge, when entering clerkship. One potential reason why students may not be prepared for clerkship is a lack of understanding as to which basic science concepts are critical for medical students to retain from pre-clerkship. We facilitated interviews with all core UME clerkship directors to establish which basic science concepts they expect students to know prior to each clerkship rotation, along with student's basic science strengths and areas of improvement. Interviews revealed that students are expected to have some knowledge of every basic science prior to clerkship, with pharmacology being a strong focus, as many specialties deal with common drugs and classes of drugs. Additionally, general anatomy and physiology knowledge were deemed student strengths in two rotations. Clerkship directors focused on perceived areas of improvement more than perceived strengths, with the most prevalent areas being pharmacology, microbiology, and detailed anatomy. These results represent views of clerkship directors from one Canadian institution; however, since clerks rotate through institutions across Canada, this data provides the impetus for creating a national discussion to help foster standardization of UME curricula, with the overarching goal of ensuring all graduates are proficient in the necessary fundamentals as they transition into residency.
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- Madeleine E. Norris
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Canada
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Khorsand D, Khwaja A, Schmale GA. Early musculoskeletal classroom education confers little advantage to medical student knowledge and competency in the absence of clinical experiences: a retrospective comparison study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2018; 18:46. [PMID: 29580252 PMCID: PMC5870478 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-018-1157-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Deficiencies in medical student knowledge in musculoskeletal medicine have been well documented. To address these deficiencies, numerous curricular changes at our institution were instituted. The objective of this study was to determine whether medical students in their preclinical years benefit from early exposure to musculoskeletal medicine when compared to students exposed to musculoskeletal medicine just prior to completion of their preclinical curriculum. METHODS United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and 2 scores were compared for periods of time before and after institution of the new curriculum. Scores on the previously validated 24-question short answer survey from Freedman and Bernstein were also compared over these same periods of time between these two groups and to established standards for competency, using a student's two-tailed unpaired t-test for significance. Entering Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores were used to compare baseline preparation of students. RESULTS Overall USMLE scores as well as scores on the USMLE subtest on Musculoskeletal, Skin and Connective Tissue Disease showed no improvement when scores were compared between the two groups of students. There was a statistically significant lower performance on the Freedman and Bernstein knowledge assessment exam for students in the new pre-clinical curriculum as compared to those introduced under the old model, considering both musculoskeletal knowledge (p < 0.001) and proficiency (p < 0.01), though the response rate on the recent survey was low (112/986 or 11%). Spine remained the least understood sub-topic, while a dedicated course in rheumatology likely contributed to increased student knowledge in that area. Additional exposure to musculoskeletal topics during the clinical years increased student knowledge. There was no difference between groups when comparing entering MCAT scores. CONCLUSIONS Classroom curricular changes, including moving the introductory musculoskeletal course to the first year, intended to optimize musculoskeletal medicine education in the pre-clinical years of medical school did not appear to improve student musculoskeletal knowledge at any year of training. Further efforts to improve the education of medical students in musculoskeletal medicine should be directed towards providing more clinical experiences with patients having musculoskeletal concerns. This was a retrospective comparative study, level III evidence.
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- Derek Khorsand
- Department of Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, Health Sciences Building, RR210, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 357115, Seattle, WA 98195-7115 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona, 1609 N. Warren Ave, Suite 110, Tucson, AZ 85719 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle Children’s Hospital, PO Box 5371, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98145-5005 USA
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Suliman S, Hassan R, Athamneh K, Jenkins M, Bylund C. Blended learning in quality improvement training for healthcare professionals in Qatar. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 2018; 9:55-56. [PMID: 29478042 PMCID: PMC5834820 DOI: 10.5116/ijme.5a80.3d88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2017] [Accepted: 02/11/2018] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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- Shireen Suliman
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Simmons M, Wilkinson P. Lectures versus case discussions: randomised trial of undergraduate psychiatry teaching. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1192/pb.bp.111.035576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Aims and methodTo test whether medical students find case-based discussion of child psychiatry more educationally stimulating and more enjoyable, and whether this leads to greater knowledge acquisition than traditional didactic lectures. Four cohorts of Cambridge medical students (n = 54) were randomised to case-based discussion or traditional didactic lectures for two topics in their psychiatry placements. Enjoyment and stimulation were determined by feedback forms; knowledge acquisition was tested by an end-of-placement exam.ResultsStudents in case-based discussion groups scored significantly higher than students in the lecture groups in the extent to which they enjoyed the teaching session (P = 0.006); the extent to which they understood the principles of management of real-life patient problems (P = 0.044); and their interest in looking up further information (P = 0.003). There was no significant difference in exam performance (P = 0.9).Clinical implicationsMedical students find case-based discussion more engaging and enjoyable than didactic lectures, with no reduction in exam performance.
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Hamza M, Inam-Ul-Haq, Hamid S, Nadir M, Mehmood N. Effect of moderate learning style-teaching mode mismatch on academic performance among 2 nd year medical students in Pakistan. Indian J Psychiatry 2018; 60:109-113. [PMID: 29736072 PMCID: PMC5914238 DOI: 10.4103/psychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_194_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The vagueness surrounding "learning style-teaching mode mismatch" makes its effects uncertain. This study tried to tackle that controversy by comparing and assessing the effect of different learning styles on performance in physiology examination when teaching mode was somewhat different than learning preferences of the 2nd year medical students. METHODS A total of 102 2nd year medical students participated in this study. Honey and Mumford learning style questionnaire was used to categorize the participants into one of the four learning styles (activist, reflector, theorist, and pragmatist). Many teaching modes were used in the medical college. The first professional theory and practical physiology scores of these 102 students of University of Health Sciences were obtained online. Learning styles were compared with physiology scores and age using one-way analysis of variance and post hoc statistical analysis and between males and females by using Chi-square test. RESULTS Pragmatists had the lowest total physiology score (P < 0.001), while theorists had the highest total physiology scores (P < 0.001). Activists and reflectors had scores in between pragmatists and theorists, and there was no statistical difference between these two styles of learning (P = 0.9). No student scored below 60%. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the effect of moderate teaching-learning mismatch is different for different learners. Theorists excelled as they had the highest physiology score, while pragmatists lagged in comparison. Reflectors and activists performed better than pragmatists but were worse than theorists. Despite this, none of the students scored below 60%. This shows that a moderate learning style-teaching mode mismatch is not harmful for learning.
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- Muhammad Hamza
- Department of Physiology, Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Kelly M, Feeley I, Boland F, O'Byrne JM. Undergraduate Clinical Teaching in Orthopedic Surgery: A Randomized Control Trial Comparing the Effect of Case-Based Teaching and Bedside Teaching on Musculoskeletal OSCE Performance. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2018; 75:132-139. [PMID: 28720423 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2017.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2016] [Revised: 06/11/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Musculoskeletal (MSK) complaints are the second most common reason for a hospital outpatient appointment in the US, and account for 19.5% of general practice consultations. Previous studies have shown that passive teaching in medical school does not imbue students with an adequate degree of confidence in MSK evaluation. The aim of this study was to conduct a randomized control trial to compare the effect of the gold standard small group tutorial of bedside teaching against case-based teaching (CBT) in relation to orthopedic surgery in medical students. METHODS All third-year medical students at our institution were invited to participate in a randomized control trial comparing CBT and bedside tutorials in relation to MSK. The primary outcome was student performance in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Participants were randomized into 2 groups, receiving either a bedside tutorial or a case-based tutorial. Participants were then assigned self-directed learning before undergoing a final OSCE assessment. Student feedback was attained through a poststudy questionnaire. RESULTS Complete data was acquired for 96 study participants (n = 45 CBT; n = 51 bedside tutorial). The results of a linear regression model used to assess differences in the final OSCE scores, adjusting for the baseline OSCE score, gender, age, previous problem-based learning exposure and whether English was their first language or not showed no evidence of a difference between the bedside teaching group and the CBT group (mean difference: 0.34; 95% confidence interval: -3.79 to 4.47; p = 0.872). Almost all (95%) of the study participants felt that CBT was an important component in their learning. CONCLUSION There was no difference in OSCE performance between groups. The introduction of CBT before clinical placement in medical school could accentuate the clinical skills of students before transition into the apprenticeship model of clinical attachment.
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- Martin Kelly
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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Student's perception about innovative teaching learning practices in Forensic Medicine. J Forensic Leg Med 2017; 52:137-142. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2017.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2017] [Revised: 07/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Mansell K, Mansell H, Neubeker W, Drake H. Students' perceptions of and amount of diabetes education in Canadian schools of pharmacy. CURRENTS IN PHARMACY TEACHING & LEARNING 2017; 9:376-382. [PMID: 29233274 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2017.02.003] [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: 06/02/2016] [Revised: 10/04/2016] [Accepted: 02/04/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the amount of diabetes content taught at Canadian schools of pharmacy, and students' perceptions of diabetes education. METHODS Between September 23 and October 23, 2015, faculty members at each pharmacy school were asked to provide the amount of didactic, interactive, and elective hours devoted to diabetes education. These faculty members subsequently emailed an electronic web-survey to all fourth year pharmacy students to ascertain their perceptions of the amount of diabetes-related material they received and comfort level pertaining to diabetes education. RESULTS Representatives from each pharmacy school (10/10; 100%) reported the amount of diabetes education provided at their schools (range of 18-43.5hours; mean 25.3hours). Student responses were obtained from 90% (9/10) of pharmacy schools; a total of 313/1216 (25.7%) students completed the questionnaire. The majority of pharmacy students (53.2%; 166/313) reported feeling the overall amount of diabetes content in their curriculum was just right while 46.2% (144/313) felt there was too little. 95.6% (299/313) disagreed diabetes received too much attention in the curriculum. A post-hoc analysis revealed that students who attended schools with more contact hours or a diabetes-specific elective felt more comfortable with dealing with certain diabetes patients and situations. CONCLUSIONS Pharmacy schools vary in the amount of diabetes content taught in their curriculum. Students were split between feeling they received enough diabetes education or too little; students who received more content reported greater comfort in dealing with most diabetes patients and situations. This information is useful for pharmacy schools looking to evaluate their curricular diabetes content.
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- Kerry Mansell
- College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5E5 Canada.
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- College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5E5 Canada.
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- College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5E5 Canada.
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- College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5E5 Canada.
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Stevens NT, McDermott H, Boland F, Pawlikowska T, Humphreys H. A comparative study: do "clickers" increase student engagement in multidisciplinary clinical microbiology teaching? BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2017; 17:70. [PMID: 28390400 PMCID: PMC5385002 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-017-0906-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 03/30/2017] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Audience response devices, or "clickers", have been used in the education of future healthcare professionals for several years with varying success. They have been reported to improve the learning experience by promoting engagement and knowledge retention. In 2014, our department evaluated the use of "clickers" in a newly introduced multidisciplinary approach to teaching large groups of third year medical students clinical cases developed around a microbiology theme. METHODS Six multidisciplinary teaching sessions covering community-acquired pneumonia, tuberculosis, infective endocarditis, peritonitis, bloodstream infection with pyelonephritis and bacterial meningitis were included in the study. Three involved the use of the "clickers" and three did not. Consenting undergraduate students attended the designated classes and afterwards answered a short online quiz relating to the session. Students also answered a short questionnaire about the "clickers" to gauge their attitudes on the use of these devices. RESULTS Of 310 students, 294 (94.8%) agreed to participate in the study. Interestingly, the grades of online quizzes after a session where a "clicker" was used were slightly lower. Looking only at the grades of students who engaged completely with the process (n = 19), there was no statistical difference to suggest that the devices had a positive or negative impact on knowledge retention. However, student attitudes to using the devices were positive overall. Fifty-five percent strongly agreed and 27% agreed that teaching sessions where the "clickers" were used were more engaging. Thirty-four percent strongly agreed and 36% agreed that the "clickers" made important concepts more memorable and 54% felt the device enhanced their understanding of the topic being covered. CONCLUSIONS Overall, it appears that "clickers" help in improving student engagement in large classroom environments, enhance the learning experience, and are received positively by medical students but their impact on knowledge retention is variable.
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- Niall T. Stevens
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, RCSI Education and Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, RCSI Education and Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaux Lane House, Lower Mercer Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- RCSI Health Professions Education Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, RCSI Education and Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9, Ireland
- Department of Microbiology, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9, Ireland
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Loke YH, Harahsheh AS, Krieger A, Olivieri LJ. Usage of 3D models of tetralogy of Fallot for medical education: impact on learning congenital heart disease. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2017; 17:54. [PMID: 28284205 PMCID: PMC5346255 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-017-0889-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common human birth defect, and clinicians need to understand the anatomy to effectively care for patients with CHD. However, standard two-dimensional (2D) display methods do not adequately carry the critical spatial information to reflect CHD anatomy. Three-dimensional (3D) models may be useful in improving the understanding of CHD, without requiring a mastery of cardiac imaging. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of 3D models on how pediatric residents understand and learn about tetralogy of Fallot following a teaching session. METHODS Pediatric residents rotating through an inpatient Cardiology rotation were recruited. The sessions were randomized into using either conventional 2D drawings of tetralogy of Fallot or physical 3D models printed from 3D cardiac imaging data sets (cardiac MR, CT, and 3D echocardiogram). Knowledge acquisition was measured by comparing pre-session and post-session knowledge test scores. Learner satisfaction and self-efficacy ratings were measured with questionnaires filled out by the residents after the teaching sessions. Comparisons between the test scores, learner satisfaction and self-efficacy questionnaires for the two groups were assessed with paired t-test. RESULTS Thirty-five pediatric residents enrolled into the study, with no significant differences in background characteristics, including previous clinical exposure to tetralogy of Fallot. The 2D image group (n = 17) and 3D model group (n = 18) demonstrated similar knowledge acquisition in post-test scores. Residents who were taught with 3D models gave a higher composite learner satisfaction scores (P = 0.03). The 3D model group also had higher self-efficacy aggregate scores, but the difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.39). CONCLUSION Physical 3D models enhance resident education around the topic of tetralogy of Fallot by improving learner satisfaction. Future studies should examine the impact of models on teaching CHD that are more complex and elaborate.
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- Yue-Hin Loke
- Division of Cardiology, Children’s National Health System, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010-2970 USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Children’s National Health System, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010-2970 USA
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- Bioengineering Institute, Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National Health System, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010-2970 USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Children’s National Health System, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010-2970 USA
- Bioengineering Institute, Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National Health System, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010-2970 USA
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Zimmer J, Hartl S, Standfuß K, Möhn T, Bertsche A, Frontini R, Neininger MP, Bertsche T. Handling of hazardous drugs - Effect of an innovative teaching session for nursing students. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2017; 49:72-78. [PMID: 27889581 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2016.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2016] [Revised: 10/22/2016] [Accepted: 11/03/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Imparting knowledge and practical skills in hazardous drug handling in nursing students' education is essential to prevent hazardous exposure and to preserve nurses' health. OBJECTIVES This study aimed at comparing routine nursing education with an additional innovative teaching session. DESIGN A prospective controlled study in nursing students was conducted in two study periods: (i) a status-quo period (routine education on handling hazardous drugs) followed by (ii) an intervention period (additional innovative teaching session on handling hazardous drugs). SETTINGS/PARTICIPANTS Nursing students at a vocational school were invited to participate voluntarily. METHODS In both study periods (i) and (ii), the following factors were analysed: (a) knowledge of hazardous drug handling by questionnaire, (b) practical skills in hazardous drug handling (e.g. cleaning) by a simulated handling scenario, (c) contamination with drug residuals on the work surface by fluorescent imaging. RESULTS Fifty-three nursing students were enrolled. (a) Median knowledge improved from status-quo (39% right answers) to intervention (65%, p<0.001), (b) practical skills improved from status-quo (53% of all participants cleaned the work surface) to intervention (92%, p<0.001). (c) Median number of particles/m2 decreased from status-quo to intervention (932/97, p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Compared with routine education, knowledge and practical skills in hazardous drug handling were significantly improved after an innovative teaching session. Additionally, the amount of residuals on the work surface decreased. This indicates a lower risk for hazardous drug exposure.
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- Janine Zimmer
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Safety Center, University of Leipzig, Eilenburger Str. 15a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany; Pharmacy Department and Drug Safety Center, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Safety Center, University of Leipzig, Eilenburger Str. 15a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany; Pharmacy Department and Drug Safety Center, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Safety Center, University of Leipzig, Eilenburger Str. 15a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany; Pharmacy Department and Drug Safety Center, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Faculty of Physics and Earth Sciences, Institute of Experimental Physics I, Linnéstraße 5, 04103, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Women and Child Health, Hospital for Children and Adolescents and Centre for Paediatric Research, University of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Pharmacy Department and Drug Safety Center, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Safety Center, University of Leipzig, Eilenburger Str. 15a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Safety Center, University of Leipzig, Eilenburger Str. 15a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany.
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Ahmad MS, Bhayat A, Fadel HT, Mahrous MS. Comparing dental students' perceptions of their educational environment in Northwestern Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J 2016; 36:477-83. [PMID: 25828286 PMCID: PMC4404483 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2015.4.10754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objectives: To compare the perceptions of dental students over a 5-year period. Methods: This cohort study was carried at Taibah University, College of Dentistry, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia between 2009 and 2014. Data was obtained using the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM), which consists of 50 items, 4 of these were irrelevant to this cohort and were excluded. All students registered in 2009 were included and followed up in 2014. Their responses were compared using the paired student’s t-test. Results: Thirty-four students completed the questionnaire in 2009, and 30 of them participated in 2014 (12% drop out rate). The mean domain and total scores decreased over time. The mean scores for 6 items decreased significantly, while 4 of them had a significant increase. The lowest mean score in 2009 regarding support for stressed students increased (p=0.004) in 2014. However, the highest mean score in 2009 related to having a good social life, reduced (p=0.007) in 2014. This could be an indication of the high workload and its impact on their social lives. Conclusion: Student’s perceptions were relatively low at the beginning, and remained low throughout the study. There were no significant changes in mean domain, and total scores and although scores of some items improved, most decreased over the study period.
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- Mohammad S Ahmad
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail.
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Sukhlecha A, Jadav SP, Gosai TR, Balusamy D. Student-led objective tutorials in Pharmacology: An interventional study. Indian J Pharmacol 2016; 48:S83-S88. [PMID: 28031616 PMCID: PMC5178064 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.193310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 10/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Students learn in a better way if they are involved in active learning. Hence, the study was designed to introduce student-led objective tutorials (SLOTs) as an alternative to conventional tutorials (CTs) in pharmacology and to compare SLOT and CT on outcomes such as improved score in tests, active involvement of students, and faculty requirement of each. MATERIALS AND METHODS Didactic lectures taken on a topic in pharmacology were followed by a preintervention test for a batch of the 2nd year medical undergraduates. They were allotted either in SLOT or CT group. For a SLOT session, students of Group A (interventional group) were divided into teams and each team prepared five multiple choice questions on the given topic in PowerPoint format, which were presented to other teams and audience. The proceedings were facilitated by two lecturers. Group B undertook CT (controls). A postintervention test was then taken for both groups. Feedback was sought from students and teachers on SLOT. RESULTS The total marks for the test were 20. The mean marks in Group A improved by 31% (from 5.1 to 11.2). In Group B, they improved by 11% (from 5 to 7.2). Academic performance following SLOT was better than CT. Students (63%) favored SLOT as it stimulated their interest in the topic, improved self-learning skills, and teamwork. The teachers also favored SLOT for similar reasons. CONCLUSION SLOT leads to greater satisfaction and better performance in tests. SLOT is an effective alternative to CT to promote active learning among students through group work. It helps overcome the logistic difficulties due to faculty shortage.
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- Anupama Sukhlecha
- Department of Pharmacology, MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
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Lam K, Barker B, Sepdham D. Senior Medical Student-Led Interactive Small-Group Module on Acute Fracture Management. MEDEDPORTAL : THE JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES 2016; 12:10463. [PMID: 31008241 PMCID: PMC6464481 DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Medical students receive insufficient training in musculoskeletal diagnosis and management. To address this deficiency, a senior medical student at our institution designed and moderated small-group interactive discussions with third-year medical students on acute fracture management during their family medicine clerkship. METHODS In these sessions, students learned how to diagnose and comprehensively work up a case of a suspected fracture, how to effectively communicate findings from physical exam and X-ray, and when to appropriately consult a surgeon for treatment. RESULTS This module was piloted with a total of 14 students in two separate small groups. One hundred percent of students regarded the module as very useful, and there was a 50% improvement in pre- versus posteducational assessment. DISCUSSION Our experience suggests that students can quickly improve clinical skills for fracture management in a focused smallgroup interactive session. In addition, these sessions can be effectively designed and implemented by senior medical students. This module may be used with either clinical or preclinical students, but we believe that this information would be best received by clinical students on family medicine, emergency medicine, or orthopedic rotations.
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- Kenrick Lam
- Resident, Department of Orthopedics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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- Associate Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Armour C, Schneid SD, Brandl K. Writing on the board as students' preferred teaching modality in a physiology course. ADVANCES IN PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION 2016; 40:229-233. [PMID: 27105742 DOI: 10.1152/advan.00130.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2015] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The introduction of PowerPoint presentation software has generated a paradigm shift in the delivery of lectures. PowerPoint has now almost entirely replaced chalkboard or whiteboard teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This study investigated whether undergraduate biology students preferred to have lectures delivered by PowerPoint or written on the board as well as the reasons behind their preference. Two upper-division physiology courses were surveyed over a period of 7 yr. A total of 1,905 students (86.7%) indicated they preferred lectures delivered by "writing on the board" compared to 291 students (13.3%) who preferred PowerPoint. Common themes drawn from explanations reported by students in favor of writing on the board included: 1) more appropriate pace, 2) facilitation of note taking, and 3) greater alertness and attention. Common themes in favor of PowerPoint included 1) increased convenience, 2) focus on listening, and 3) more accurate and readable notes. Based on the students' very strong preference for writing on the board and the themes supporting that preference, we recommend that instructors incorporate elements of the writing on the board delivery style into whatever teaching modality is used. If instructors plan to use PowerPoint, the presentation should be paced, constructed, and delivered to provide the benefits of lectures written on the board. The advantages of writing on the board can be also incorporated into instruction intended to occur outside the classroom, such as animated narrated videos as part of the flipped classroom approach.
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- Chris Armour
- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California; and Division of Biological Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California; and
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California; and
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Commentaries. J Orthod 2015. [DOI: 10.1179/1465312515z.000000000220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Schuller MC, DaRosa DA, Crandall ML. Using just-in-time teaching and peer instruction in a residency program's core curriculum: enhancing satisfaction, engagement, and retention. ACADEMIC MEDICINE : JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES 2015; 90:384-391. [PMID: 25426736 DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000000578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess use of the combined just-in-time teaching (JiTT) and peer instruction (PI) instructional strategy in a residency program's core curriculum. METHOD In 2010-2011, JiTT/PI was piloted in 31 core curriculum sessions taught by 22 faculty in the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's general surgery residency program. JiTT/PI required preliminary and categorical residents (n=31) to complete Web-based study questions before weekly specialty topic sessions. Responses were examined by faculty members "just in time" to tailor session content to residents' learning needs. In the sessions, residents answered multiple-choice questions (MCQs) using clickers and engaged in PI. Participants completed surveys assessing their perceptions of JiTT/PI. Videos were coded to assess resident engagement time in JiTT/PI sessions versus prior lecture-based sessions. Responses to topic session MCQs repeated in review sessions were evaluated to study retention. RESULTS More than 70% of resident survey respondents indicated that JiTT/PI aided in the learning of key points. At least 90% of faculty survey respondents reported positive perceptions of aspects of the JiTT/PI strategy. Resident engagement time for JiTT/PI sessions was significantly greater than for prior lecture-based sessions (z=-2.4, P=.016). Significantly more review session MCQ responses were correct for residents who had attended corresponding JiTT/PI sessions than for residents who had not (chi-square=13.7; df=1; P<.001). CONCLUSIONS JiTT/PI increased learner participation, learner retention, and the amount of learner-centered time. JiTT/PI represents an effective approach for meaningful and active learning in core curriculum sessions.
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- Mary C Schuller
- Ms. Schuller is manager, Division of Surgical Education, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Dr. DaRosa is professor and vice chair for education, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Crandall is associate professor of surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Day FC, Srinivasan M, Der-Martirosian C, Griffin E, Hoffman JR, Wilkes MS. A comparison of Web-based and small-group palliative and end-of-life care curricula: a quasi-randomized controlled study at one institution. ACADEMIC MEDICINE : JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES 2015; 90:331-337. [PMID: 25539518 PMCID: PMC4340770 DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000000607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Few studies have compared the effect of Web-based eLearning versus small-group learning on medical student outcomes. Palliative and end-of-life (PEOL) education is ideal for this comparison, given uneven access to PEOL experts and content nationally. METHOD In 2010, the authors enrolled all third-year medical students at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine into a quasi-randomized controlled trial of Web-based interactive education (eDoctoring) compared with small-group education (Doctoring) on PEOL clinical content over two months. Students participated in three 3-hour PEOL sessions with similar content. Outcomes included a 24-item PEOL-specific self-efficacy scale with three domains (diagnosis/treatment [Cronbach alpha=0.92; CI: 0.91-0.93], communication/prognosis [alpha=0.95; CI: 0.93-0.96], and social impact/self-care [alpha=0.91; CI: 0.88-0.92]); 8 knowledge items; 10 curricular advantage/disadvantages; and curricular satisfaction (both students and faculty). RESULTS Students were randomly assigned to Web-based eDoctoring (n=48) or small-group Doctoring (n=71) curricula. Self-efficacy and knowledge improved equivalently between groups (e.g., prognosis self-efficacy, 19%; knowledge, 10%-42%). Student and faculty ratings of the Web-based eDoctoring curriculum and the small-group Doctoring curriculum were equivalent for most goals, and overall satisfaction was equivalent for each, with a trend toward decreased eDoctoring student satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Findings showed equivalent gains in self-efficacy and knowledge between students participating in a Web-based PEOL curriculum in comparison with students learning similar content in a small-group format. Web-based curricula can standardize content presentation when local teaching expertise is limited, but it may lead to decreased user satisfaction.
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- Frank C Day
- Dr. Day is associate professor, Emergency Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California. Dr. Srinivasan is associate professor, Internal Medicine, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California. Dr. Der-Martirosian is a health research scientist, Veterans Emergency Management Evaluation Center (VEMEC), Veterans Affairs, North Hills, California. Dr. Griffin is a senior statistician, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California. Dr. Hoffman is professor of medicine emeritus, University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wilkes is professor of medicine, Office of the Dean, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California
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Effect of audience response system technology on learning outcomes in health students and professionals. INT J EVID-BASED HEA 2015; 13:3-8. [DOI: 10.1097/xeb.0000000000000035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The Saudi Orthopedic Residency Program: A comparison of the Riyadh training center with other Saudi training centers. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2014.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Murphy RF, LaPorte DM, Wadey VMR. Musculoskeletal education in medical school: deficits in knowledge and strategies for improvement. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2014; 96:2009-14. [PMID: 25471916 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.n.00354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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➤ Improvements in medical student physical examination skills and performance on validated musculoskeletal competency examinations correspond with undergraduate curricular reform.➤ Curricular reform success in the United States has been achieved by multidisciplinary collaboration.➤ International efforts are focused on improving medical student physical examination skills through patient partners and structured clinical examinations.➤ Technologies such as simulators and online learning tools are effective and well received.
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- Robert F Murphy
- University of Tennessee - Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN 38104. E-mail address for R.F. Murphy:
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- Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 601 North Caroline Street, 5th Floor, JH Outpatient Center (JHOC), Baltimore, MD 21287
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- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 43 Wellesley Street, East Suite 327, Toronto, ON M4Y 1H1, Canada
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Alrakaf S, Sainsbury E, Rose G, Smith L. Investigating the relationship between pharmacy students' achievement goal orientations and preferred teacher qualities. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION 2014; 78:135. [PMID: 25258440 PMCID: PMC4174377 DOI: 10.5688/ajpe787135] [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: 12/15/2013] [Accepted: 03/17/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationships between pharmacy students' preferred teacher qualities and their academic achievement goal orientations. METHODS Participants completed an achievement goal questionnaire and a build-a-teacher task. For the latter, students were given a $20 hypothetical budget to purchase amounts of 9 widely valued teachers' qualities. RESULTS Three hundred sixty-six students participated. Students spent most of their budget on the traits of enthusiasm, expertise, and clear presentation style, and the least amount of money on interactive teaching, reasonable workload, warm personality, and intellectually challenging. In relation to achievement goals, negative associations were found between avoidance goals and preferences for teachers who encourage rigorous thinking and self-direction. CONCLUSION These novel findings provide a richer profile of the ways students respond to their learning environment. Understanding the relationships between teachers' characteristics and pharmacy students' achievement goal orientations will contribute to improving the quality of pharmacy learning and teaching environments.
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- Saleh Alrakaf
- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Innovation and Evaluation, Aftercare, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Colton PA, Dang K, Teshima J, Lofchy J. Psychiatry clerkship core curriculum renewal: assessing the shift to larger-group learning. ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY : THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENCY TRAINING AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY 2013; 37:417-420. [PMID: 24185290 DOI: 10.1007/bf03340083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE A curriculum renewal of the third-year psychiatry clerkship rotation at University of Toronto Medical School resulted in a shift from case-based, small-group teaching at multiple teaching sites to the delivery of core material in a larger-group format. The authors examine the effects of this change in curriculum delivery. METHOD Student examination performance and student evaluations of the clerkship rotation and teaching were compared for the years before and after adoption of the updated, larger-group format curriculum. RESULTS Student examination performance was unchanged, comparing those who participated in small-group seminars versus those receiving larger-group core teaching. Student evaluations of the curriculum as a whole and of the core teaching were also unchanged, other than more negative evaluation of the course organization in the year immediately after implementation of the new curriculum. CONCLUSIONS Delivering core curriculum in larger- versus smaller-group format did not have any discernible effect on student psychiatry clerkship performance, and overall student assessment of the rotation remained largely positive. The involvement of highly-rated teachers and the higher number of uninterrupted clinical days may balance out with the trend for students to generally prefer small-group to larger-group learning. Ongoing evaluation and refinement of the psychiatry clerkship experience and core curriculum will be crucial to continued assurance of a high-quality learning experience for our medical students.
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Kuhnigk O, Schreiner J, Harendza S. Sustained change in didactic skills--does teacher training last? GMS ZEITSCHRIFT FUR MEDIZINISCHE AUSBILDUNG 2013; 30:Doc37. [PMID: 24062817 PMCID: PMC3778536 DOI: 10.3205/zma000880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2012] [Revised: 01/28/2013] [Accepted: 04/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Teacher training programmes are necessary assets in faculty development. Few data exist on their long-term effects on participants’ teaching skills. Our aim was to study participants’ didactic competencies up to four years after attending a newly established faculty development workshop at Hamburg Medical School. Of the 322 participants who attended our teacher training between 2006 and 2009, 313 received a self-assessment and evaluation questionnaire in 2010. This follow-up self-assessment (t2) was compared with their self-assessment of the same didactic competencies before (t0) and directly after (t1) the training. Correlations between participants’ personal reasons to attend the workshop and their assessment of didactic competencies were investigated. Self-assessment was significantly higher at the time of follow-up (t2) for all cohorts compared to the assessment before the workshop (t0). Personal reasons for participation differed greatly between voluntary and mandatory. However, self-assessment of the didactic competencies (t2) was not different between these groups. Participants involved in objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE) rated their competency in this field higher than participants without OSCE involvement. In conclusion, teacher training can be effective in the long run even when participation is mandatory. Competencies seem to be retained best when the content of the training fits participants’ teaching activities.
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- Olaf Kuhnigk
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Prodekanat für Lehre, Hamburg, Deutschland ; Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Hamburg, Deutschland
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Deiorio NM, Fitch MT, Jung J, Promes SB, Thibodeau LG, Woolley WL, Gisondi MA, Gruppen LD. Evaluating educational interventions in emergency medicine. Acad Emerg Med 2013; 19:1442-53. [PMID: 23279250 DOI: 10.1111/acem.12022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2012] [Accepted: 07/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This article presents the proceedings of the 2012 Academic Emergency Medicine consensus conference breakout group charged with identifying areas necessary for future research regarding effectiveness of educational interventions for teaching emergency medicine (EM) knowledge, skills, and attitudes outside of the clinical setting. The objective was to summarize both medical and nonmedical education literature and report the consensus formation methods and results. The authors present final statements to guide future research aimed at evaluating the best methods for understanding and developing successful EM curricula using all types of educational interventions.
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- Nicole M. Deiorio
- Department of Emergency Medicine; Oregon Health and Science University; Portland; OR
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- Department of Emergency Medicine; Wake Forest University; Salem; NC
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- Department of Emergency Medicine; Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore; MD
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- Department of Emergency Medicine; University of California San Francisco; San Francisco; CA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine; Albany Medical College; Albany; NY
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- Department of Medical Education; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor; MI
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Use of role play in undergraduate teaching of ethics – An experience. J Forensic Leg Med 2013; 20:136-8. [PMID: 23472789 DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2012.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2012] [Revised: 05/16/2012] [Accepted: 06/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Young A, Rose G, Willson P. Online Case Studies: HESI Exit Exam Scores and NCLEX-RN Outcomes. J Prof Nurs 2013; 29:S17-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2012.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Snashall J, Fair M, Scott J. A novel approach to incorporating evidence-based medicine into an emergency medicine clerkship. Acad Emerg Med 2013; 20:295-9. [PMID: 23517262 DOI: 10.1111/acem.12089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2012] [Revised: 05/14/2012] [Accepted: 10/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Despite the growing emphasis of evidence-based medicine (EBM) in the medical school curriculum, and the recognition of EBM's role in the practice of emergency medicine (EM), there are no current guidelines on how to teach EBM to fourth-year medical students during their EM rotations. The goal was to create a unique EM clerkship curriculum that teaches students to incorporate EBM into their clinical decision-making and complies with the core curriculum recommendations of the Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine (CDEM). PROJECT DESCRIPTION Prior to a scheduled, case-based small group discussion, students are provided with a clinically relevant question to investigate. Case discussions are led by EM faculty with each case highlighting a core EM topic developed by CDEM. During the case discussion, the assigned clinical question is addressed and a plan of care is presented based on the tenets of EBM. Faculty members function as moderators for these discussions and provide individual feedback regarding search strategies, appraisal of the literature findings, and applicability to the patient population. This multifaceted approach to EBM through the incorporation of individual student literature searches, clinical vignettes, small group discussion with consensus building, and faculty moderation with timely feedback is an innovative educational technique. Future educational research must explore the efficacy of this curriculum and whether or not the model produces greater long-term understanding of EBM by students and if similar curricula can be executed at other institutions. CONCLUSIONS The authors have developed a novel fourth-year EM clerkship curriculum that integrates EBM through the use of a highly interactive, faculty-led, small group-learning environment that encourages students to develop the necessary skills to integrate EBM into their clinical practice.
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- Jonathan Snashall
- Department of Emergency Medicine; The George Washington University; Washington DC
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- Department of Emergency Medicine; The George Washington University; Washington DC
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- Department of Emergency Medicine; The George Washington University; Washington DC
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Brown R. A health care system in transformation: making the case for chiropractic. Chiropr Man Therap 2012; 20:37. [PMID: 23216921 PMCID: PMC3552679 DOI: 10.1186/2045-709x-20-37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2012] [Accepted: 11/14/2012] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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There are a number of factors that have conspired to create a crisis in healthcare. In part, the successes of medical science and technologies have been to blame, for they have led to survival where lives would previously have been cut short. An informed public, aware of these technological advances, is demanding access to the best that healthcare has to offer. At the same time the burden of chronic disease in an increasing elderly population has created a marked growth in the need for long term care. Current estimates for expenditure predict a rapid escalation of healthcare costs as a proportion of the GDP of developed nations, yet at the same time a global economic crisis has necessitated dramatic cuts in health budgets. This unsustainable position has led to calls for an urgent transformation in healthcare systems.This commentary explores the present day healthcare crisis and looks at the opportunities for chiropractors as pressure intensifies on politicians and leaders in healthcare to seek innovative solutions to a failing model. Amidst these opportunities, it questions whether the chiropractic profession is ready to accept the challenges that integration into mainstream healthcare will bring and identifies both pathways and potential obstacles to acceptance.
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- Richard Brown
- The Lansdown Clinic, 1, High Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1AU, United Kingdom.
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Alvand A, Gill HS, Price AJ, Dodd CAF, Murray DW, Rees JL. Does a mixed training course on the Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty improve non-technical skills of orthopaedic surgeons? J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2012; 20:356-60. [PMID: 23255646 DOI: 10.1177/230949901202000319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To determine whether a mixed course on the Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) could improve the non-technical (cognitive) skills of performing UKA. METHODS 120 delegates consisting of consultant orthopaedic surgeons and advanced surgical trainees attended a 2-day course. 104 (87%) of the delegates had performed total knee arthroplasties, whereas 79 (66%) had performed UKAs. The course consisted of didactic lectures, interactive surgical demonstrations, and practical dry-bone skills workshops. Cognitive skills were assessed at the start (day 1) and end (day 2) of the course using 10 multiple-choice questions. The maximum test score was 10. Multilevel modelling was used to compare the pre- and post-course test scores. The pairings of pre- and post-course scores were not known because of a confidentiality clause. RESULTS Of the 120 delegates, 71 (59%) took the pre-course test and 120 (100%) took the post-course test. The median score improved significantly from 2 (interquartile range [IQR], 0.5-3.5) to 6 (IQR, 4.5- 7.5) [bootstrap p<0.0001] for every single one of the randomly allocated pairings. Most delegates had poor cognitive skills for the UKA before the course and improved significantly after the course. Sub-analysis of each question topic showed significant improvement in scores for all topics after the course (bootstrap p<0.0001). Nonetheless, the extent to which individual topic scores improved varied widely. The odds ratio for the pre- versus post-course total test score was 4.36. CONCLUSION A mixed continuing medical education course could enhance the non-technical (cognitive) skills for UKA.
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- Abtin Alvand
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, NIHR Biomedical Research Unit, University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK
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Kang SH, Shin JS, Hwang YI. The use of specially designed tasks to enhance student interest in the cadaver dissection laboratory. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2012; 5:76-82. [PMID: 22143981 DOI: 10.1002/ase.1251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2011] [Revised: 10/13/2011] [Accepted: 11/09/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Cadaver dissection is a key component of anatomy education. Unfortunately, students sometimes regard the process of dissection as uninteresting or stressful. To make laboratory time more interesting and to encourage discussion and collaborative learning among medical students, specially designed tasks were assigned to students throughout dissection. Student response and the effects of the tasks on examination scores were analyzed. The subjects of this study were 154 medical students who attended the dissection laboratory in 2009. Four tasks were given to teams of seven to eight students over the course of 2 weeks of lower limb dissection. The tasks were designed such that the answers could not be obtained by referencing books or searching the Internet, but rather through careful observation of the cadavers and discussion among team members. Questionnaires were administered. The majority of students agreed that the tasks were interesting (68.0%), encouraged team discussion (76.8%), and facilitated their understanding of anatomy (72.8%). However, they did not prefer that additional tasks be assigned during the other laboratory sessions. When examination scores of those who responded positively were compared with those who responded neutrally or negatively, no statistically significant differences could be found. In conclusion, the specially designed tasks assigned to students in the cadaver dissection laboratory encouraged team discussion and collaborative learning, and thereby generated interest in laboratory work. However, knowledge acquisition was not improved.
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- Seok Hoon Kang
- Division of Medical Education, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Manzar B, Manzar N. To determine the level of satisfaction among medical students of a public sector medical university regarding their academic activities. BMC Res Notes 2011; 4:380. [PMID: 21974939 PMCID: PMC3203073 DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-4-380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2010] [Accepted: 10/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background An ongoing evaluation system is essential to determine if the academic system in place has worked to produce a better product, hence the objective of our study was to evaluate the satisfaction level among medical students regarding their academic teaching and assessment method and what measures will they suggest for the future to rectify the current situation. This questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted in a public sector medical university from February to July 2010. A well structured questionnaire was administered to a random sample of 375 final year medical students. However 292 of the students provided informed consent and filled in the questionnaire which included their demographic profile as well as questions in line with the study objective. Data was entered in a Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version.16) and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings The male to female ratio in our study was 1:2. Most of the students (57.2%) were dissatisfied with the quality of teaching in the university. Fifty-seven percent of the participants believed that the current standard of their institute were not at par with those of international medical universities. BCQ's were the mode of examination questions preferred by the majority of the students. Most of the students (66.1%) wanted the university to conduct career planning seminars to help them plan their career. Conclusions These results suggest that the students of public sector medical universities are unsatisfied from current academic facilities and teaching activities. Students recommend increased emphasis on better lectures and practical training as well as a need to incorporate career planning sessions for the students to help plan them their future career paths.
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- Bushra Manzar
- Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
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Smith DT, Kohlwes RJ. Teaching strategies used by internal medicine residents on the wards. MEDICAL TEACHER 2011; 33:e697-e703. [PMID: 22225453 DOI: 10.3109/0142159x.2011.611838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Residents serve as teachers to interns and students in most internal medicine residency programs. AIM The purpose of our study is to explore what internal medicine residents perceive as effective teaching strategies in the inpatient setting and to formulate a guideline for preparing residents to lead their ward teams. METHODS Housestaff identified as excellent teaching residents were recruited from a large internal medicine residency program. Focus groups were formed and interviews were conducted using open-ended questions. Transcripts of the interviews were reviewed, analyzed, and compared for accuracy by two investigators. The transcripts were then coded to categorize data into similar subjects from which recurrent themes in resident teaching were identified. RESULTS Twenty-two residents participated in four focus group interviews held in 2008. We identified five principal themes for effective teaching by residents: (T)aking advantage of teaching opportunities, (E)mpowering learners, (A)ssuming the role of leader, (C)reating a learning environment, and (H)abituating the practice of teaching. CONCLUSION Strategies for effective teaching by residents exist. The TEACH mnemonic is a resident-identified method of instruction. Use of this tool could enable residency programs to create instructional curricula to prepare their residents and interns to take on the roles of team leaders and teachers.
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de Jong Z, van Nies JAB, Peters SWM, Vink S, Dekker FW, Scherpbier A. Interactive seminars or small group tutorials in preclinical medical education: results of a randomized controlled trial. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2010; 10:79. [PMID: 21073744 PMCID: PMC3000405 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6920-10-79] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2010] [Accepted: 11/13/2010] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Learning in small group tutorials is appreciated by students and effective in the acquisition of clinical problem-solving skills but poses financial and resource challenges. Interactive seminars, which accommodate large groups, might be an alternative. This study examines the educational effectiveness of small group tutorials and interactive seminars and students' preferences for and satisfaction with these formats. METHODS Students in year three of the Leiden undergraduate medical curriculum, who agreed to participate in a randomized controlled trial (RCT, n = 107), were randomly allocated to small group tutorials (n = 53) or interactive seminars (n = 54). Students who did not agree were free to choose either format (n = 105). Educational effectiveness was measured by comparing the participants' results on the end-of-block test. Data on students' reasons and satisfaction were collected by means of questionnaires. Data was analyzed using student unpaired t test or chi-square test where appropriate. RESULTS There were no significant differences between the two educational formats in students' test grades. Retention of knowledge through active participation was the most frequently cited reason for preferring small group tutorials, while a dislike of compulsory course components was mentioned more frequently by students preferring interactive seminars. Small group tutorials led to greater satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS We found that small group tutorials leads to greater satisfaction but not to better learning results. Interactive learning in large groups might be might be an effective alternative to small group tutorials in some cases and be offered as an option.
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- Zuzana de Jong
- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Center for Educational Expertise in Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Center for Educational Expertise in Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Medical Education, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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