Medical Education

Evaluating the digital transformation in health sciences education: a thematic analysis of higher education teachers’ perspectives | BMC Medical Education

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Participants The sample comprised 20 teachers in the field of health sciences, including eight males and twelve females. The ages of the participants ranged from 30 to 57 years, with an average age of 40.65. The teachers held various academic titles: six as associate professors, ten as assistant professors, and four as a lecturers. They … Read more

Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and burnout related to respiratory support among healthcare professionals in central China: a structural equation modeling study | BMC Medical Education

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Bjorklund AR, Odongkara Mpora B, Steiner ME, Fischer G, Davey CS, Slusher TM. Use of a modified bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bCPAP) device for children in respiratory distress in low- and middle-income countries: a safety study. Paediatr Int Child Health. 2019;39:160–7. Article  Google Scholar  Grieco DL, Maggiore SM, Roca O, Spinelli E, Patel BK, … Read more

Medical Teacher Knowledge Sharing: Personality & Planned Behavior

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Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates To what extent do the Big Five personality traits (conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism, openness to experience, and agreeableness) predict the knowledge sharing behaviour of medical educators, beyond the intention to share? Table of Contents 1. To what extent do the Big Five personality traits (conscientiousness, … Read more

Knowledge sharing among medical teachers: the interplay between personality and the theory of planned behavior | BMC Medical Education

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Knowledge is a strategic asset of universities [1], but it holds value only when shared [2,3,4]. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving field of medicine, where vast amounts of knowledge are continuously generated, knowledge sharing (KS) is of paramount importance [5, 6]. It ensures faculty members can access and utilize state-of-the-art knowledge to provide high-quality medical … Read more

Canadian Pediatricians Ill Prepared to Treat Drug Overdoses

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Illicit drug toxicity is an “escalating public health emergency” in Canada that significantly affects adolescents, yet pediatricians are ill prepared to manage it, new research suggested. A study of more than 1000 pediatricians in Canada who care for young people aged 12-18 years found that while close to 14% reported caring for at least one … Read more

Top Health Systems Hiring Orthopedic Surgery Residents: Your State-by-State Guide

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orthopedic Surgery Residencies See 100% Fill Rate: A Boon for U.S. Healthcare Table of Contents orthopedic Surgery Residencies See 100% Fill Rate: A Boon for U.S. Healthcare Factors Driving the surge Implications for Healthcare in the U.S. A State-by-State Look at Orthopedic Residency Programs Addressing Future Challenges Orthopedic Surgery Residency Programs achieve 100% Fill Rate: … Read more

SWOT analysis of the application of three digital media in OLPE physical education teaching: Edmodo, Zoom, and Google Meet | BMC Medical Education

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Definition of the OLPE Definition of OLPE: (i) Corbin, Le Masurier et al. (2014) describes OLPE as a teaching model focused on Lifelong Fitness or Lifelong Health. The core of OLPE emphasizes on physical health, health concepts, and theoretical principles, particularly in areas such as cardiovascular endurance, nutrition, weight management, and psychological stress. Daum & … Read more

Implementation of a student-run initiative to facilitate multidisciplinary cancer care in Pakistan: the Tumor Board Establishment Facilitation Forum | BMC Medical Education

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Organizational structure We employed a hierarchical model where each group of students was overseen by another group. The organization was broadly classified into the following groups: Core Council, Executive Council, and General Body. The General Body encompassed all individuals who were serving a role under TEFF. This included members of the Core Council, Executive Council, … Read more

Knowledge and attitudes towards Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias among Nigerian medical and nursing students: a comparative study | BMC Medical Education

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Our study provides an in-depth examination of dementia knowledge and attitudes among medical and nursing students in Nigeria, offering important insights into the state of dementia education in a low-resource setting. Our findings align with, yet also contrast against several international studies, notably Wang et al. who conducted a similar investigation among Chinese medical and … Read more

Trends in scientific publication among dental students at a private Peruvian university: a seven-year characterization | BMC Medical Education

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This study analyzed the frequency of scientific publication by undergraduate dental students at a private Peruvian university over seven years, revealing an overall publication rate of 9.35%. A notable trend was the predominance of publications in Dental Public Health, while specialties like Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Endodontics had no representation. This pattern may reflect … Read more