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Development of an interdisciplinary training program about chronic pain management with a cognitive behavioural approach for healthcare professionals: part of a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study

Many applied postgraduate pain training programs are monodisciplinary, whereas interdisciplinary training programs potentially improve interdisciplinary collaboration, which is favourable for managing patients...

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Exploring clinical teachers’ beliefs about teaching in a newly established medical school in Southern Switzerland

Academic social contexts and educational beliefs may influence teaching practices and teaching intentions. Insight into such beliefs represents an important source of information for medical schools to improve...

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Evaluating clinical reasoning in first year DPT students using a script concordance test

A script concordance test (SCT) provides a series of clinical vignettes to assess clinical reasoning in uncertainty. Appraised throughout health education literature, SCTs are cognitive assessments of clinical...

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Factors affecting pharmacology learning in integrated PBL in diverse medical students: a mixed methods study

Problem-based learning (PBL) was introduced to address passive teaching limitations. However, it is not fully characterised as a teaching modality in pharmacology. The present study investigated the factors af...

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Evaluation of patient health outcomes of a student-run free clinic in East Harlem

Most United States medical schools have affiliated student-run free clinics, but the quality of services provided in such contexts compared to national metrics is unknown. This study determines whether a stude...

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The effect of spaced learning on the learning outcome and retention of nurse anesthesia students: a randomized-controlled study

Poor learning and retention are common problems of students, which may be alleviated by optimization of widely used educational methods such as lectures. This study aimed to investigate the effect of spaced le...

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Investigation of clinical medicine undergraduates’ recognition of narrative medicine

Narrative Medicine (NM), a contemporary medical concept proposed in the 21st century, emphasizes the use of narrative as a literary form in medicine. This study aims to explore the understanding about NM and w...

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Correction: AI in medical education: uses of AI in construction type A MCQs

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Supporting underrepresented students in health sciences: a fuzzy cognitive mapping approach to program evaluation

The Students Training in Academia, Health, and Research (STAHR) Program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) strives to help students from low-income families that have experienced educational chal...

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Assessment approaches in undergraduate health professions education: towards the development of feasible assessment approaches for low-resource settings

Feasible and effective assessment approaches to measuring competency in health sciences are vital in competency-based education. Educational programmes for health professions in low- and middle-income countrie...

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Increasing pediatric radiation oncology capacity in sub-saharan Africa using technology: a pilot of a pediatric radiation oncology virtual training course

The shortage of skilled healthcare professionals in pediatric oncology and the limited access to training programs remain significant challenges in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. The the Pediatric Radiation O...

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Distribution of internal medicine rotations among resident physicians in Japan: a nationwide, multicenter, cross-sectional study

In Japan, postgraduate clinical training encompasses a 2-year residency program, including at least 24 weeks of internal medicine (IM) rotations. However, the fragmented structure of these rotations can compro...

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Identifying the personal characteristics of decent work perception for nursing students in China using latent profile analysis

Given the importance of perceptions of decent work for nursing students' future career choices, we attempted to determine potential classifications and characteristics of nursing students' perceptions of decen...

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Evaluation and associated factors of public health emergency management among medical college students in a city in Southwest China: a cross-sectional study

Colleges and universities face an increased risk of public health emergencies. Among them, medical colleges and universities deserve more attention as they serve as the play a fundamental role in providing pub...

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Development of an integrated milestone assessment tool across multiple early-adopter programs for breaking bad news: a pilot project

The transition of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to milestone assessment creates opportunities for collaboration and shared assessments across graduate medical programs. Break...

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Combatting the occurrence of needle-stick injuries in a medical school: why is it still an issue?

Needle-stick injuries (NSIs) pose a safety risk for healthcare workers with great potential for serious infections. The aim was to determine numbers and causes of NSIs as well as the frequency with which medic...

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Development, implementation, and evaluation of an undergraduate family medicine program in the United Arab Emirates

Healthcare systems rely on well-trained family medicine physicians who can offer continuous quality services to their communities and beyond. The American Academy of Family Physicians and the World Organizatio...

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Evaluation of the efficacy of a simulation model used in oral and maxillofacial surgery education

The traditional teaching methods of dental education are gradually being replaced with futuristic education methods based on the usage of educational tools such as mannequin-based simulation models and virtual...

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Analysis of ten-year teaching evaluation of oral microbiology lab curriculum

Based on the updated teaching philosophy of oral microbiology, Wuhan University School of Stomatology initiated a reform in the teaching of oral microbiology in 2009. As part of this reform, an oral microbiolo...

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Objective structured clinical examination to teach competency in planetary health care and management – a prospective observational study

Health professionals are increasingly called upon and willing to engage in planetary health care and management. However, so far, this topic is rarely covered in medical curricula. As the need for professional...

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Debating: effective and satisfactory learning method in dentistry

Education in the modern world of health needs diverse methods of learning and teaching. The traditional education model has limited capacity for developing abilities such as critical thinking, problem-solving,...

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Interventions, methods and outcome measures used in teaching evidence-based practice to healthcare students: an overview of systematic reviews

To fully implement the internationally acknowledged requirements for teaching in evidence-based practice, and support the student’s development of core competencies in evidence-based practice, educators at pro...

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WeChat mini program in laboratory biosafety education among medical students at Guangzhou Medical University: a mixed method study of feasibility and usability

Laboratory biosafety should be a priority in all healthcare institutions. In traditional laboratory safety teaching students typically receive knowledge passively from their teachers without active involvement...

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Team players and helpers – describing professional identity among finnish physicians in a cross-sectional study

Every physician has a unique professional identity. However, little is known about the diversity of identities among physicians. This study aimed to quantitatively assess the professional identity of physician...

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Perception of the operation theater learning environment and related factors among anesthesia students in Ethiopian higher education teaching hospitals: a multicenter cross-sectional study

Operation theater learning involves three key elements: clinical work, learning, and the environment. There is little evidence regarding the operating theatre learning environment for anesthesia trainees. Iden...

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Knowledge, perception, and attitudes of medical students towards antimicrobial resistance and stewardship: an observational cross-sectional study from Palestine

Antimicrobial resistance is a global health concern that contributes to significant mortality and morbidity. This study investigated knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of medical students in Palestinian uni...

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Utilising massive open online courses to enhance global learning dissemination in cleft lip and palate: a case report of penta helix collaboration

Educating and raising awareness in cleft lip and palate future generations is one vital effort to ensure the improvement of cleft care and research in the future. This study reported the overview in organising...

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Medical students’ perceptions of integrating social media into a narrative medicine programme for 5th-year clerkship in Taiwan: a descriptive qualitative study

The growing demands in integrating digital pedagogies in learning (e.g., social media) contribute to disrupting many fields, including the medical humanities education. However, the strengths and barriers behi...

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Handling the desire to die– evaluation of an elective course for medical students

The desire to die can occur in palliative care patients with a prevalence of up to 22%. Not every desire to die is accompanied by a pressure to act, but usually by a burden that can arise from various factors....

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Clinical virtual simulation: predictors of user acceptance in nursing education

Using virtual patients integrated in simulators expands students’ training opportunities in healthcare. However, little is known about the usability perceived by students and the factors/determinants that pred...

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Predictors of student preparedness for advanced pharmacy practice experiences

A capstone course often serves as the final checkpoint of student readiness before the commencement of experiential training. The purpose of this study was to determine if the assessment components from the ca...

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Clinical supervisors’ experience of a first-time application of entrustable professional activities in clinical supervision of medical students: findings from a Swedish pilot study

Recently, all medical universities in Sweden jointly developed a framework for Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for work-based training and assessment. This framework is now being introduced national...

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Perceptions of students and faculty on NCAAA-accredited health informatics programs in Saudi Arabia: an evaluative study

As the healthcare sector becomes increasingly reliant on technology, it is crucial for universities to offer bachelor’s degrees in health informatics (HI). HI professionals bridge the gap between IT and health...

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Evaluation of bias and gender/racial concordance based on sentiment analysis of narrative evaluations of clinical clerkships using natural language processing

There is increasing interest in understanding potential bias in medical education. We used natural language processing (NLP) to evaluate potential bias in clinical clerkship evaluations. Data from medical eval...

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Attitudes towards career choice and general practice: a cross-sectional survey of medical students and residents in Tyrol, Austria

The global primary healthcare workforce is declining, leading to a shortage of general practitioners. Although various educational models aim to increase interest in general practice, effective interventions a...

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Development and effectiveness of a BOPPPS teaching model-based workshop for community pharmacists training

With the pharmaceutical innovation and clinical knowledge updating, the continuing education and on-the-job training are extremely important for improving community pharmacists’ professional competence. Previo...

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Applying narrative medicine to prepare empathetic healthcare providers in undergraduate pharmacy education in Singapore: a mixed methods study

Narrative medicine demonstrated positive impact on empathy in medicine and nursing students. However, this pedagogical approach had not been evaluated in pharmacy education. This study sought to apply and eval...

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Cultivating compassion in medicine: a toolkit for medical students to improve self-kindness and enhance clinical care

Compassionate care lies at the foundation of good patient care and is a quality that patients and providers continue to value in the fast-paced setting of contemporary medicine. Compassion is often discussed s...

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Comparison of three-dimensional heads-up system versus traditional microscopic system in medical education for vitreoretinal surgeries: a prospective study

To compare the value and efficiency of the three-dimensional (3D) heads-up surgical system and traditional microscopic (TM) system in teaching and learning vitreoretinal surgeries.

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Utilization of 3D evaluation for assessing selective caries removal practice in pre-clinical dental students: a pilot study

Practicing and assessment of selective caries removal techniques in dental students remain challenges in many dental schools. The aim of this study was to utilize a 3D assessment technique, within a designated...

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Factors influencing interprofessional collaboration in general and during multidisciplinary team meetings in long-term care and geriatric rehabilitation: a qualitative study

Interprofessional collaboration is essential to maintain high-quality care in long-term care and geriatric rehabilitation. However, little is known regarding perceived factors influencing interprofessional col...

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Assisting primary care teams and patients in a culturally diverse periphery: impact on medical students’ future career choices

Medical students can assist in reducing healthcare disparities and promote health equity by engaging with rural communities and gaining insights into their unique healthcare needs. A two-arm student-delivered ...

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‘First, do no harm’: systematic program evaluation of an equine veterinary service-learning initiative with Indigenous communities in Canada

Veterinary students have historically lacked meaningful experiential learning opportunities in equine medicine. At the same time, there are barriers to accessing veterinary care in Indigenous communities stemm...

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Development and validation of an objective virtual reality tool for assessing technical aptitude among potential candidates for surgical training

Good technical skills are crucial for surgeons. Yet although surgical training programs strive to assess technical aptitude when selecting surgical residents, valid assessments of such aptitude are still lacki...

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices about research misconduct among medical residents in southwest China: a cross-sectional study

With the emergence of numerous scientific outputs, growing attention is paid to research misconduct. This study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes and practices about research misconduct among medical r...

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Perception of Polish pharmacy students on simulation exercise in pharmaceutical care for diabetes—a pilot study

The transformation of a pharmacist’s role from that of a drug dispenser to an advisor and patient educator, partially accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, requires a thorough change in the pharmacy curriculum...

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Descriptive feedback with targeted education to improve telephonic escalation of care: a simulation-based study

Awareness of communication failures in healthcare has necessitated the implementation of standardized, validated handover tools such as Identification, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (ISBAR)...

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Clinical reasoning skill of nurses working in teaching medical centers in dealing with practical scenarios of King’s model concepts

The present study was conducted to determine clinical reasoning of nurses working in teaching medical centers in dealing with practical scenarios of King’s concepts.

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Sociocultural factors affecting first-year medical students’ adjustment to a PBL program at an African medical school

Besides regulatory learning skills, learning also requires students to relate to their social context and negotiate it as they transition and adjust to medical training. As such, there is a need to consider an...

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