Problem-Based Versus Conventional Curricula: Influence on Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical Students Towards Health Research

Khan, Hassan; Taqui, Ather; Khawaja, Muhammad Rizwanulhaq; Fatmi, Zafar

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“…2 Another study found that students enrolled in problem-based learning courses had a healthier attitude towards research compared to those participating in lecture-based learning. 22 This outcome indicates the positive impact of a problem-based curriculum on the attitude of medical students towards health research. 22 Medical schools should consider offering online self-paced courses to address the issues of time constraints and inadequate training as well as web-based consultancy services to guide students who are interested in conducting research studies.…”

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Attitudes of Saudi Arabian Undergraduate Medical Students towards Health Research

AlHilali

Al-Kahtani

Zaman

et al. 2016

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abstract:Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate attitudes, perceptions and perceived barriers towards health research among Saudi Arabian undergraduate medical students. Methods: This cross-sectional study took place between August and October 2014 and included 520 students from five medical schools across Saudi Arabia. An anonymous online survey with 21 close-ended questions was designed to assess students' attitudes towards research, contribution to research-related activities, awareness of the importance of research, perception of available resources/opportunities for research, appreciation of medical students' research contributions and perceived barriers to research. Responses were scored on a 5-point Likert scale. Results: A total of 401 students participated in the study (response rate: 77.1%). Of these, 278 (69.3%) were female. A positive attitude towards research was reported by 43.9% of the students. No statistically significant differences were observed between genders with regards to attitudes towards and available resources for research (P = 0.500 and 0.200, respectively). Clinical students had a significantly more positive attitude towards research compared to preclinical students (P = 0.007). Only 26.4% of the respondents believed that they had adequate resources/opportunities for research. According to the students, perceived barriers to undertaking research included time constraints (n = 200; 49.9%), lack of research mentors (n = 95; 23.7%), lack of formal research methodology training (n = 170; 42.4%) and difficulties in conducting literature searches (n = 145; 36.2%). Conclusion: Less than half of the surveyed Saudi Arabian medical students had a positive attitude towards health research. Medical education policies should aim to counteract the barriers identified in this study.

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Attitudes of Saudi Arabian Undergraduate Medical Students towards Health Research

AlHilali

Al-Kahtani

Zaman

et al. 2016

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“…Uma possível explicação para essa maior atitude pode ser o aprendizado independente estimulado pelo método. Adicionalmente, tanto as metodologias ativas quanto a prática científica melhoram a habilidade de resolução de problemas, bem como uma interpretação crítica a respeito de situações rotineiras da futura profissão (20)(21) . Esta investigação foi concebida como um estudo transversal, razão pela qual não foi capaz de observar o impacto do tempo nas mudanças do conhecimento e atitudes.…”

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Ações De Pesquisa E Extensão E Atitudes Científicas De Estudantes Da Área Da Saúde

Figueiredo¹,

Moura²,

Tanajura³

2016

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ResumoIntrodução: Atividades extracurriculares como a pesquisa podem ajudar a melhorar as habilidades dos alunos. Objetivo: Identificar o conhecimento científico e atitudes científicas de estudantes da área de saúde. Casuística e Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado com estudantes de cursos da área de saúde da Universidade Federal de Sergipe que utiliza metodologia ativa de ensino. Um questionário validado foi aplicado a 162 estudantes e após, foram estratificados em quatro diferentes grupos (não envolvidos em projetos; envolvidos em extensão;envolvidos em pesquisa e envolvidos em ambos (pesquisa e extensão)).Resultados: A maioria estava envolvida em projetos de pesquisa e extensão (35,8%) e no geral, os alunos apresentaram níveis moderados de conhecimento científico (42,04%) e atitudes científicas (56,56%). Na avaliação do conhecimento científico entre os diferentes grupos, não foi observado diferenças significativas. Contudo, os envolvidos em projetos de pesquisa (62,99; p<0,001) e em pesquisa e extensão (62,04; p<0,05) apresentaram maiores médias comparados com os não envolvidos (51,99%). Ao contrário dos dois primeiros, os estudantes que participaram somente de extensão, apresentaram atitudes científicas similares à dos que não participaram de atividades extracurriculares. Na área da escrita científica, o grupo de alunos envolvidos em pesquisa e extensão apresentou maior percentual de artigos científicos. Conclusão: Identificou-se um nível moderado de conhecimento científico e atitudes científicas entre os alunos. No entanto, os participantes de projetos de pesquisa ou de pesquisa e extensão apresentaram melhores atitudes científicas, comprovando-se a importância dessas atividades durante a graduação.Descritores: Conhecimento; Educação em Saúde; Projetos de Pesquisa; Atitude; Estudantes de Ciências da Saúde. AbstractIntroduction: Extracurricular activities such as research can help improve students' skills. Objective: Identify both the scientific knowledge and scientific attitudes of undergraduate students from healthcare area. Patients and Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional study involving healthcare students of the Universidade Federal de Sergipe that uses an active learning approach. A validated questionnaire was administered to 162 students. After filling up the questionnaires, the students were stratified on four different groups (not involved in projects; involved in non-degree projects; involved in research projects, and involved in both non-degree and research projects). Results: In the present study, most students were involved in research and non-degree projects (35.8%). Overall, the students show moderate scores of scientific knowledge (42.04) and scientific attitudes (56.56). There was no significant difference in the assessment of scientific knowledge between different groups. However, the students involved in research projects (62.99; p<0.001), and in research and non-degree projects (62.04; p<0.05) had higher scores compared to those not involved in projects (51.99). Unlike the first t...

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“…Thus, although medical students gain experience and confidence in their ability to interpret scientific literature, a lack of writing experience is evident upon their graduation. Medical students surveyed in the present report studied under a Lecture Based Learning (LBL) curriculum, and it has been shown that Problem Based Learning (PBL) leads to more confidence in conducting research and writing scientific papers, as this method encourages independent learning (13) . Nevertheless, fourth-year students in both courses felt more capable of interpreting and writing a scientific paper by themselves than those just entering college, demonstrating that graduate school may stimulate students' self-confidence, although in a limited degree.…”

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Research knowledge in undergraduate school in Brazil: a comparison between medical and law students

Filho

Andrade

Mendonça

et al. 2010

Einstein (São Paulo)

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Objective: Exposure to science education during college may affect a student's profile, and research experience may be associated with better professional performance. We hypothesized that the impact of research experience obtained during graduate study differs among professional curricula and among graduate courses. Methods: A validated multiple-choice questionnaire concerning scientific concepts was given to students in the first and fourth years of medical and law school at a public Brazilian educational institution. results: Medical students participated more frequently in introductory scientific programs than law students, and this trend increased from the first to the fourth years of study. In both curricula, fourth-year students displayed a higher percentage of correct answers than first-year students. A higher proportion of fourth-year students correctly defined the concepts of scientific hypothesis and scientific theory. In the areas of interpretation and writing of scientific papers, fourth-year students, in both curricula, felt more confident than first-year students. Although medical students felt less confident in planning and conducting research projects than law students, they were more involved in research activities. conclusion: Medical graduation seems to favor the development of critical scientific maturity than law graduation. Specific policy in medical schools is a reasonable explanation for medical students' participation in more scientific activities. Keywords:Research; Education, medical, undergraduate; Students, medical reSUMO Objetivo: A exposição à educação científica durante a faculdade pode afetar o perfil do estudante, e a experiência na pesquisa pode estar associada com um melhor desempenho profissional.Hipotetizamos que o impacto da experiência na pesquisa obtida durante a graduação varia entre os currículos profissionais e entre os cursos de graduação. Métodos: Um questionário validado de múltipla escolha sobre conceitos científicos foi dado aos alunos do primeiro e quarto anos das faculdades de Medicina e Direito em uma instituição pública brasileira de ensino. resultados: Os estudantes de Medicina participaram com mais frequência de programas de iniciação científica em relação aos estudantes de Direito, e essa tendência aumentou do primeiro ao quarto ano de faculdade. Em ambos os currículos, os alunos do quarto ano apresentaram uma maior porcentagem de acertos que os alunos do primeiro ano. A maior proporção de alunos do quarto ano definiu corretamente os conceitos de hipótese científica e teoria científica. Nas áreas de interpretação e escrita de artigos científicos, os alunos do quarto ano, em ambos os currículos, se sentiram mais confiantes do que os estudantes do primeiro ano. Embora os estudantes de Medicina tenham se sentido menos confiantes no planejamento e na realização de projetos de pesquisa que os estudantes de Direito, eles estavam mais envolvidos em atividades de pesquisa. conclusão: A graduação em Medicina parece favorecer o desenvolvimento da maturidade ...

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Problem-Based Versus Conventional Curricula: Influence on Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical Students Towards Health Research

Cited by 68 publications

References 12 publications

Attitudes of Saudi Arabian Undergraduate Medical Students towards Health Research

Attitudes of Saudi Arabian Undergraduate Medical Students towards Health Research

Ações De Pesquisa E Extensão E Atitudes Científicas De Estudantes Da Área Da Saúde

Research knowledge in undergraduate school in Brazil: a comparison between medical and law students

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