{"title":"The Missing Piece in Clinical Assessment: Interdependence and Team Performance","authors":"Mashaal Sabqat","doi":"10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2891","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2891","url":null,"abstract":"Clinical care is a team effort, and teamwork is crucial forproviding effective and efficient patient care. The performanceof medical students or clinical trainees is not only based on theirindividual competencies but also on the team they work withand the supervision they receive, making it interdependent, notjust based on individual traits or competencies. Interdependencerefers to the pattern of interactions between individuals in acollaborative setting, which can either facilitate or hinder theirperformance and impact on the overall practice of healthcareteam(Almoghirah., 2021).","PeriodicalId":338468,"journal":{"name":"Health Professions Educator Journal","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139214767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gender Bias Existence: A Qualitative Exploration of Dental Students’ Perception of the Impact of their Gender on Learning in Clinical Practice","authors":"Anum Ahmed Raja, M. A. Aslam, Obaid Bajwa","doi":"10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2564","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Gender bias in clinical practice is a topic that has received increasing attention in recent years; however, little is known about how dental students perceive and experience gender bias in their training.Objective: To explore dental students' perceptions regarding the existence of gender bias and the impact of their gender on their learning in clinical practice.Methods: The qualitative exploratory research design was used to conduct this study using semi-structured interviews. Data was collected from a diverse group of 15 undergraduate dental students at different stages of their studies. Interviews were transcribed and analysed to form themes.Results: Dental students perceive that there is a vital role for gender in the mentorship they receive in clinical practice and learning opportunities.Conclusion: Spreading awareness of gender bias during undergraduate programmes can help supervisors focus on its effects and find ways to reduce it. These findings highlight the need for urgent attention to gender bias in dental education and the importance of creating a fair, just, and inclusive learning environment for all students.Keywords: Gender Bias, Stereotype, Gender, Dental Student, Clinical Learning","PeriodicalId":338468,"journal":{"name":"Health Professions Educator Journal","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139209630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Difficulties faced by Medical Students of Southern Punjab in E-Learning during COVID-19. A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Syed Hussain Raza Zaidi, Maria Ishtiaq","doi":"10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2205","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Amidst the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this cross-sectional study investigates the specific difficulties encountered by medical students in southern Punjab while navigating the realm of e-learning in their academic pursuits Objective: The primary objective of this study was to ascertain the challenges faced by MBBS students in southern Punjab while participating in e-learning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In May 2020, a cross-sectional study was undertaken during the first wave of COVID-19 lockdown among third and final-year MBBS students attending E-learning sessions. The sample comprised 32 male and 43 female students, totaling 85 in the third year and 18 in the final year, with a targeted response rate of 75 to achieve a 95% confidence interval. Results: The study findings reveal that a significant proportion of participants, comprising 66%, faced challenges in online classes owing to connectivity issues arising from their residency in less developed regions of southern Punjab. Forty percent of students did not face any difficulties during E-learning. These findings indicate that a noteworthy percentage of students, accounting for 60%, possess a negative perspective concerning online classes. Conclusion: Our study participants didnot prefer E-learning, with many reporting internet connectivity issues, particularly those from southern Punjab. We thus recommend that the administration and faculty consider implementing asynchronous e-learning activities to enable students in less-developed areas with poor internet connectivity to benefit from online learning. Keywords: Distance Education, Online Learning, COVID-19, Medical Students","PeriodicalId":338468,"journal":{"name":"Health Professions Educator Journal","volume":"695 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139214727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perception of Medical Students Toward the Impact of Online Education on their Academic Performance and Emotional Wellbeing","authors":"Shamila Tasneem, Bushra Bano","doi":"10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2537","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2537","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Online education was used to some extent in all fields before COVID 19 pandemic. Its use has markedly increased during the pandemic, with a major shift from traditional teaching methods to online and hybrid teaching. Due to advancements in medicine and technology, the use of e-learning and artificial intelligence in health education is compulsory. Objective: This study aims to determine the perceptions of medical students toward the impact of online education on their academic performance and emotional well-being. Methods: A 31-item questionnaire was devised on Google Forms and disseminated through WhatsApp groups of the fourth- and final-year MBBS students of Allama Iqbal Medical College. The survey was administered from April 4th, 2023, to April 30th, 2023. The questionnaire consisted of mixed-style questions. The medical students were asked about their perceptions of online education and its impact on academic performance and emotional well-being. Results: More than 50 percent of students reported a positive impact of online education on their academic performance, but it negatively affected their practical skills. Many students experienced anxiety, stress, and difficulty focusing during online education. A significant difference is observed due to student status and residential status in their academic performance and emotional well-being. Conclusion: Students have positive perceptions of their academic performance in terms of formative and summative assessment scores but experience negative effects on their practical skills. It is associated with various degrees of emotional disturbance, including stress, anxiety, less motivation, and an attention deficit. Keywords: Online Education, Academic Performance, Emotional well-being","PeriodicalId":338468,"journal":{"name":"Health Professions Educator Journal","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139214864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perception of Undergraduate Students about Bedside Teaching: Experience at a Private Medical College","authors":"Shazia Tazion","doi":"10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2549","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2549","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Bedside teaching is an essential tool for clinical skill demonstration in undergraduate medical education. Recently, a shift away from bedside teaching has been seen, which can lead to a decline in students' clinical performance.Objective: To understand the student perception of bedside teaching among undergraduate medical students in their fourth and final year of MBBS.Methods: A cross-sectional study was done using an online Google form of a validated questionnaire after getting permission from authors from 4th and 5th-year MBBS students of Sharif Medical and Dental College, Lahore, in March 2023. The questionnaire tested the four domains, which included the physical environment and the patient’s comfort and attitude toward the patient, the teaching task of the teacher, and group dynamics. Each domain has further 5, 7, 9, and 4 questions using a Likert scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Results: The age range of the participants was between 20 and 25. The response rate was 90% for 4th year and 93 % for the final year. The adequacy of the space and the noisy place were barriers in the physical environment. Patient comfort, attitude toward the patient, and bedside teaching ethics were followed adequately. Conclusion: Bedside teaching is an important skill to enhance clinical skill practice, communication skills, and management skills. The decline in bedside teaching can compromise patient management skills for future doctors. Appropriate steps should be taken to rectify the barriers to adequate provision of BST.","PeriodicalId":338468,"journal":{"name":"Health Professions Educator Journal","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139210777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bridging the Gap Between Humanities and Health Sciences – Practices and Recommendations","authors":"F. Vakani, Izhar Hussain","doi":"10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2448","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2448","url":null,"abstract":"The article discusses two main points: first, the importanceof teaching humanities in health sciences, and second, localpractices, gaps, and recommendations. The Pakistan HigherEducation Commission initiative to introduce the foundationalcourses in undergraduate programs seems promising to promoteacquisition of core foundational knowledge based on thehumanistic principles that transform health students to developcapabilities and assisting them to become agents for change.","PeriodicalId":338468,"journal":{"name":"Health Professions Educator Journal","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139213061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of Learners’ attitude towards Medical Professionalism (LAMPS) in a Private Medical & Dental College in Lahore, Pakistan","authors":"F. Ikram, Momina Khalid","doi":"10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2576","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53708/hpej.v6i2.2576","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Investing in medical professionalism is investing in the future of healthcare if we want next generation to be equipped with values, behaviours, and attitudes that define the relationship between healthcare professionals and patients and also provide compassionate care.Objective: To conduct a survey among faculty, post-graduate residents, house officers, and students to assess their perceptions of medical professionalism and identify gaps where additional training and support are required within the next three months.Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted among a sample size of 300, including faculty, post-graduate residents, house officers, and students of a private medical college, through convenient sampling. Duration of 3 months was accustomed to collecting prescribed data through a validated self-assessment tool” LAMPS” was used after getting permission. This questionnaire consisted of five attributes: accountability, autonomy, integrity, altruism, and respect. The data was analysed using SPSS version 25.Results: The comparison of data showed that faculty and house officers have high values of professionalism when compared to postgraduate trainees and medical students.Conclusion: There are multiple reasons for this attitude. The most probable reason is that faculty and house officers are highly paid among these job titles, and therefore they are more accountable for their actions to the paying body.Keywords: Health, Professionalism, Dental Students, Faculty","PeriodicalId":338468,"journal":{"name":"Health Professions Educator Journal","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139234852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Computer Based Assessment in Medical Education: Evolving Trends and Developing Digitalized Question Items","authors":"Huma Musarrat Khan","doi":"10.53708/hpej.v6i1.2634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53708/hpej.v6i1.2634","url":null,"abstract":"The use of computers is being adopted in all fields of Medical Education including assessment. This paper sheds light on the difference between Computer Based (CBA) and Computer Assisted Assessment (CAA). It proposes how different multimedia tools may be used to develop digitalized question items and presents a system of classification for these question items based on the level of interaction and the educational role played by the media tools in these question items.","PeriodicalId":338468,"journal":{"name":"Health Professions Educator Journal","volume":"163 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134194912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Workplace Based Faculty Development Approaches","authors":"Rahila Yasmeen","doi":"10.53708/hpej.v6i1.2625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53708/hpej.v6i1.2625","url":null,"abstract":"Due to ongoing globalization and reforms in health professionseducation, the medical and dental institutions world over hasadopted the ‘student centered’ and ‘problem based’ educationalstrategies. In this regard, developing professional and competentteachers and educators for their new roles and responsibilitiesin medical education and allied health sciences education isrequired. This needs effective faculty development programs(Michelle Mclean et al, 2008).","PeriodicalId":338468,"journal":{"name":"Health Professions Educator Journal","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125177766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perception of Students of Master and Supervisors about Online Research Supervision in Medical Education","authors":"Aisha Liaquat, Usman Mahboob","doi":"10.53708/hpej.v6i1.2348","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53708/hpej.v6i1.2348","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: People from different specialty backgrounds and experiences join masters program every year. Therefore, they face novel situations and come across new problems as they are not aware of the subject earlierObjective: To explore the perception of master’s students and supervisors about Online Research Supervision in Medical Education and how things can be improved to make Online Research Supervision more effective.Methods: A qualitative phenomenological approach was adopted in this study by using homogenous purposive sampling whereby ten students and seven supervisors of Masters in Medical Education were interviewed-semi structured, which were transcribed. The data was analyzed thematically to make themes and subthemes.Results: The qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews taken from the students and supervisors generated three broad themes and thirteen subthemes: the advantages of online research supervision to be convenience, availability, cost effectiveness and role of technology while the disadvantages of online research Supervisionto be technological failure and lack of computer skills, strained student supervisor relationship, non-serious attitude and time constraints. The Recommendations for Improvement included students’ attitude, students’ diversity, planning, implementation of policies and technology literacy.Conclusion: In online mode, a continuous motivational effort is required on the part of the student. Online Supervisors should be vigilant to the educational and experience related differences among the students in Medical Education that can affect understanding and expectations between their students and themselves. KEYWORDS: Online Research supervision, master’s supervision, perceptions, effective supervision, Medical Education","PeriodicalId":338468,"journal":{"name":"Health Professions Educator Journal","volume":"122 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139368140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}