scholarly journals Awareness and knowledge of interventional radiology among medical students at an Indian institution

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepsha Agrawal ◽  
Michael Alan Renfrew ◽  
Sulove Singhal ◽  
Yash Bhansali
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Undergraduate Teaching ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Therapeutic Procedures ◽  
Radiology Teaching

Abstract Purpose Interventional radiology (IR) is a novel and evolving sub-specialty that encompasses image guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. With the advent of new imaging techniques and an increasing demand of minimally invasive procedures, IR continues to grow as a core component in medical and surgical therapeutics. Radiology teaching is a part of medical undergraduate curriculum; however, the medical undergraduate cohort lacks exposure to IR principles, methods and techniques. The purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge and awareness of IR among medical students in a single university in India. Materials and methods Electronic anonymous surveys were sent to 350 medical students of Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur, India. Each survey comprised of questions assessing knowledge and exposure to IR. A total of 70 students (20%) responded. Results 85.7% of respondents positively reported that radiologists have a role in diagnostic as well as therapeutic interventions, however, 60% of students cited a very poor/poor knowledge of IR. A larger part, 91.5%, stated that they would be interested in IR based teaching delivered as a part of their undergraduate teaching program. Those who knew at least one interventional radiology technique were 1.51 (95% CI: 1.02–2.22; p < 0.05) times more likely to be considering it as a career. Conclusion Medical Students demonstrate a poor knowledge of IR. This corresponds to a limited and inconsistent exposure to IR in medical schools. The study suggests that there is a need to deliver an IR based curriculum in medical undergraduate teaching in India. Our proposition includes introducing a regulated IR teaching in undergraduate medical education using new module designs and presenting medical students an opportunity to attend IR education days, symposiums and conferences to incite early participation.

scholarly journals Awareness and knowledge of interventional radiology among medical students at an Indian institution

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepsha Agrawal ◽  
Michael Alan Renfrew ◽  
Sulove Singhal ◽  
Yash Bhansali
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Undergraduate Teaching ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Therapeutic Procedures ◽  
Radiology Teaching

PurposeInterventional radiology (IR) is a novel and evolving sub-specialty that encompasses image guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. With the advent of new imaging techniques and an increasing demand of minimally invasive procedures IR continues to grow as a core component in medical and surgical therapeutics. Radiology teaching is a part of medical undergraduate curriculum, however, the medical undergraduate cohort lacks exposure to IR principles, methods and techniques.The purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge and awareness of IR among medical students in a single university in India.Materials and MethodsAnonymous electronic surveys were sent to 350 medical students of Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur, India. Each survey comprised of questions assessing knowledge and exposure to IR. A total of 70 students (20%) responded.Results85.7% of respondents believed that radiologists have a role in diagnostic as well as therapeutic interventions, however, 60% of students cited a very poor/poor knowledge of IR. A larger part, 91.5%, stated that they would be interested in IR based teaching delivered as a part of their undergraduate teaching program. Those who knew at least one interventional radiology technique were 1.51 (95% CI: 1.02 - 2.22; p < 0.05) times more likely to consider it as a career.ConclusionMedical Students demonstrate a poor knowledge of IR. This corresponds to a limited and inconsistent exposure to IR in medical schools. The study suggests that there is a need to deliver an IR based curriculum in medical undergraduate teaching in India.

Pilot Project: Does formal bedside training of medical students with a FAST exam increase their knowledge and comfort level with ultrasound use in a community family medicine practice setting?

POCUS Journal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-17
Author(s):  
Rimi Sambi, MD ◽  
Heather Sawula, MD ◽  
Brent Wolfrom, MD ◽  
Joseph Newbigging, MD
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Fast Exam

As point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) becomes increasingly popular and a standard of care in many clinical settings, the interest for integration in medical undergraduate curriculum is also growing [1]. This project aims to assess whether formal bedside Focused Abdominal Scan for Trauma (FAST) exam training of medical students increases their knowledge and comfort with the use of bedside ultrasound in a family medicine setting at Queen’s University. Third year medical students (n=18) were recruited to participate in a training session involving a 1-hour online video and 2-hour hands-on session. Knowledge based surveys were completed before and after the training. A survey was completed 4 months after the teaching session evaluating knowledge retention, comfort, and application of skills. Student knowledge of PoCUS and FAST increased and was maintained (pre-training 56%±20%, post-training 82%±10%, p<0.001). Self-evaluation of comfort performing a FAST examination (5-point Likert scale) similarly increased post-training session (pre-training 1.4±0.8, post-training 3.8±0.9, p<0.005), but decreased 4 months later (3±1.2, p<0.005). Students in this study were unanimously interested in ultrasound training and the methods used effectively increased theoretical knowledge and comfort with use. Students did not retain their comfort levels with FAST exam 4 months after the training session, nor did they have the opportunity to utilize the skills learned. Further evidence is required to identify the applicability of these results to undergraduate curriculum development.

scholarly journals Attitudes of medical students to electroconvulsive therapy

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S15-S15
Author(s):  
Patrick Clements ◽  
Aidan Turkington
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Positive Shift ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Queen's University ◽  
Strongly Agree

AimsThis study explores the different attitudes among fourth year medical students in Queen's University Belfast to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and investigates whether these are influenced by teaching and exposure to ECT during their undergraduate psychiatry placement. In particular we sought to determine firstly, correlates of baseline attitudes to ECT and secondly, whether specific forms of ECT teaching improved attitudes to ECT during their placement.MethodThis study was conducted in Queen's University Belfast and agreed with their ethics committee. Participants completed a questionnaire at the beginning of their psychiatry placement and another questionnaire in the second half of their placement. The first questionnaire captured background information and baseline attitudes. The second questionnaire recorded the educational and clinical experience gained on ECT during placement (for example lectures, tutorials, informal teaching, observing ECT and interacting with ECT patients), in addition to attitudes to ECT at this timepoint. Attitudes to ECT were assessed on a 5-point Likert scale. A positive attitude to ECT was defined as scoring agree/strongly agree on a 5-point Likert scale to the statement “I would recommend ECT for a patient if clinically indicated”.Result187 students were interviewed at both time points. At the outset of the psychiatry placement 66% of students reported a positive attitude to ECT. Positive attitude was associated with age: 72% of students under 24 had a positive attitude to ECT vs 58% of students over 24 (χ2 = 3.5; P < 0.05). Of students who had previously attended a lecture on ECT (n = 117) 83% had a positive attitude to ECT vs 42% of those who had not previously attended a lecture (χ2 = 33.5; P < 0.001).Attitudes to ECT significantly improved during the placement (66% vs 94% positive; t = 7.97; P < 0.001). Students who attended a lecture on ECT during the psychiatry placement were more likely to have a positive shift in attitude (67% vs 49%; F = 6.0; P = 0.01). No other specific teaching modality was associated with a positive shift in attitude.ConclusionWe conclude that undertaking a Psychiatry placement and particularly having a lecture on ECT significantly improves attitudes of medical students to ECT. It is therefore important that lectures on ECT are included in the medical undergraduate curriculum to allow students to be accurately informed about this essential treatment for a number of psychiatric disorders.

Undergraduate intellectual disability teaching – a medical student's experience

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 351-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iona Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Undergraduate Teaching ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Practice ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe a medical student's experience of undergraduate teaching in intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents the reflections of a medical student on the undergraduate intellectual disability teaching. It describes experiences of a placement in this field, and how it may influence future practice. Findings – It is apparent that exposure to intellectual disability training in the undergraduate curriculum can be limited. Much of the work in this area highlights the negative consequences of this when it comes to medical care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This paper proposes that positive changes may be achieved, by providing medical students with more training in this area. Originality/value – By reflecting on an individual experience through medical school, this paper highlights the positive impact that teaching on intellectual disability can have on medical students, suggesting its value in the undergraduate curriculum.

scholarly journals Simulation to improve medical student confidence and preparedness to care for the dying: a feasibility study

2019 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2019-001853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Wells ◽  
Julia Montgomery ◽  
Andreas Hiersche
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Undergraduate Teaching ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Dying Patients ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Dying Patient

BackgroundUndergraduate teaching currently fails to adequately prepare doctors to deliver ‘end-of-life’ care. Despite much evidence supporting simulation-based teaching, its use in medical undergraduate palliative and ‘end-of-life’ care curricula remain low.AimThis study assesses whether simulation can improve the confidence and preparedness of medical students to provide holistic care to dying patients and their families, from clinical assessment to symptom management, communication and care after death.MethodsSix fourth-year medical students undertook individual simulations involving a dying patient (high-fidelity simulator) and family member (actor). Intentional patient death occurred in four of the six scenarios (although unexpected by students). Pre-simulation/post-simulation thanatophobia questionnaires measured student attitudes towards providing care to dying patients. Thematic analysis of post-simulation focus group transcripts generated qualitative data regarding student preparedness, confidence and value of the simulations.ResultsThematic analysis revealed that students felt the simulations were realistic, and left them better prepared to care for dying patients. Students coveted the ‘safe’ exposure to dying patient scenarios afforded by the simulations. Observed post-simulation reduction in mean thanatophobia scores was not found to be statistically significant (p=0.07).ConclusionsResults suggest a feasible potential for simulations to influence undergraduate medical student teaching on the care of a dying patient and their family. We believe that this study adds to the limited body of literature exploring the value of simulation in improving the confidence and preparedness of medical students to provide ‘end-of-life’ care. Further research into the cost-effectiveness of simulation is required to further support its application in this setting.

scholarly journals Understanding Medical Students’ Attitudes Toward Learning eHealth: Questionnaire Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kjeld Vossen ◽  
Jan-Joost Rethans ◽  
Sander M J van Kuijk ◽  
Cees P van der Vleuten ◽  
Pieter L Kubben
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Students Attitudes

BACKGROUND Several publications on research into eHealth demonstrate promising results. Prior researchers indicated that the current generation of doctors is not trained to take advantage of eHealth in clinical practice. Therefore, training and education for everyone using eHealth are key factors to its successful implementation. We set out to review whether medical students feel prepared to take advantage of eHealth innovations in medicine. OBJECTIVE Our objective was to evaluate whether medical students desire a dedicated eHealth curriculum during their medical studies. METHODS A questionnaire assessing current education, the need for education about eHealth topics, and the didactical forms for teaching these topics was developed. Questionnaire items were scored on a scale from 1 (fully disagree with a topic) to 10 (fully agree with a topic). This questionnaire was distributed among 1468 medical students of Maastricht University in the Netherlands. R version 3.5.0 (The R Foundation) was used for all statistical procedures. RESULTS A total of 303 students out of 1468, representing a response rate of 20.64%, replied to our questionnaire. The aggregate statement “I feel prepared to take advantage of the technological developments within the medical field” was scored at a mean value of 4.8 out of 10. Mean scores regarding the need for education about eHealth topics ranged from 6.4 to 7.3. Medical students did not favor creating their own health apps or mobile apps; the mean score was 4.9 for this topic. The most popular didactical option, with a mean score 7.2, was to remotely follow a real-life patient under the supervision of a doctor. CONCLUSIONS To the best of our knowledge, this is the largest evaluation of students’ opinions on eHealth training in a medical undergraduate curriculum. We found that medical students have positives attitudes toward incorporating eHealth into the medical curriculum.

scholarly journals The use of videos to illustrate child psychopathology to medical students

1989 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. E. Garralda
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Child Psychiatry ◽  
Child Psychopathology ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Basic Information ◽  
Psychiatric Assessment ◽  
Medical Undergraduate

As a relative newcomer to the medical undergraduate curriculum, child psychiatry is still looking for ways in which to best convey its message to students. There is fairly general agreement that this should combine opportunities to assess children or at least to observe the psychiatric assessment of problems and to impart basic information on child development and psychopathology.

scholarly journals Introducing complementary medicine into the medical curriculum

1997 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hagen Rampes ◽  
Fiona Sharples ◽  
Sarah Maragh ◽  
Peter Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Complementary Medicine ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Great Increase ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Medical Undergraduate

We surveyed the deans of British medical schools to determine the provision of complementary medicine in the undergraduate curriculum. We also sampled medical students at one British medical school to determine their knowledge of, and views on instruction in, complementary medicine. There is little education in complementary medicine at British medical schools, but it is an area of active curriculum development. Students' levels of knowledge vary widely between different therapies. Most medical students would like to learn about acupuncture, hypnosis, homoeopathy and osteopathy. We conclude that complementary medicine should be included in the medical undergraduate curriculum. This could be done without a great increase in teaching of facts, and could serve as a vehicle to introduce broader issues, as recommended by the General Medical Council.

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