Article
Education & Educational Research
Jemima Carter, Suzanne Capon, Claire Dyer, Maya Whittaker
Summary: The importance of integrating a clinical component within Quality Improvement education is outlined. The key difference between the two methods of teaching Quality Improvement was the clinical project undertaken by King's College Students. Integrating clinical experience could have benefited students in applying learned skills in their future careers.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Philippa Clery, Stuart d'Arch Smith, Oliver Marsden, Kathleen Leedham-Green
Summary: The study aimed to develop and evaluate SusQI teaching at Bristol Medical School using the toolkit. Students reported improvements in knowledge and skills, increased likelihood to engage in SusQI projects, and willingness to change practices to reduce environmental impact in healthcare roles. Further research on the clinical impacts of SusQI learning is needed.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Allison Brown, Kyle Lafreniere, David Freedman, Aditya Nidumolu, Matthew Mancuso, Kent Hecker, Aliya Kassam
Summary: This study synthesized the attributes of QI curricula in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and highlighted the contexts and mechanisms associated with educational and clinical outcomes. The research identified pedagogical strategies and emphasized the importance of considering these contexts and mechanisms in order to optimize the outcomes of QI training.
BMJ QUALITY & SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Amelia Sattler, Anuradha Phadke, Jake Mickelsen, Timothy Seay-Morrison, Heather Filipowicz, Davis Chhoa, Malathi Srinivasan
Summary: The Stanford Primary Care-Project Engagement Platform (PC-PEP) is an 8-week rapid-cycle QI training program open to patient-facing primary care clinicians and staff. The study found that scalable QI training models like Stanford PC-PEP can empower frontline workers to create meaningful changes across the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's (IHI) Quintuple Aim.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Oliver Marsden, Philippa Clery, Stuart D'Arch Smith, Kathleen Leedham-Green
Summary: The healthcare sector is a major contributor to climate change and there are international calls for more sustainable forms of clinical care. The UK healthcare sector has committed to net zero carbon by 2040 and sustainable healthcare is a mandated outcome for all UK graduating doctors. Bristol Medical School piloted the Sustainability in Quality Improvement (SusQI) workshop and identified challenges in translating classroom learning into clinical practice. The study conducted focus groups to identify barriers and facilitators to practice among medical students, and generated educational recommendations based on the findings and behavior change theory. Students who applied their learning to the clinical workplace were internally motivated and self-determined, but needed time and opportunity to complete projects. Other students were cautious of disrupting established hierarchies and frustrated by institutional inertia, impacting their confidence in suggesting or achieving change. Conclusions include recommendations for wider curricular engagement with sustainable clinical practice, workplace enablement strategies, and structured opportunities for project work.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Marta Makowska, Joanna Dec-Pietrowska, Agnieszka J. Szczepek
Summary: This study investigated the expectations of medical students in Poland towards Medical Humanities (MH) courses. The findings showed that students expected to learn communication skills for difficult topics with patients and their families, and preferred MH classes that were active, stress-free, and without passing grades. Students who had previously participated in MH courses were more likely to expect it to be compulsory.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yun Ting Ong, Chrystie Wan Ning Quek, Anushka Pisupati, Eleanor Kei Ying Loh, Vaishnavi Venktaramana, Min Chiam, Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna
Summary: This study evaluates the experiences of peer-mentors within a local research mentoring program and suggests that peer-mentoring not only fills the gaps in mentoring programs but also provides mentees with mentoring roles. The findings can guide the design and execution of peer-mentoring training and assessment programs for other organizations.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Elda de Oliveira, Rafaela Goncalves Dantas, Giovanna Araujo Amaral, Renata Rocha Barreto Giaxa, Aecio Flavio Teixeira de Gois
Summary: The authors conducted a qualitative research with students with disabilities from a medical school in Brazil to identify barriers and facilitators to inclusion. The students highlighted the importance of peer and teacher acceptance in inclusion, and expressed doubts about their ability to practice medicine.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
David Bowes, Cindy Shearer, Trisha Daigle-Maloney, John Dornan, Andrew Lynk, Jennie Parker, Rodrigo L. P. Romao, Sarah Stevens, Stefan Allen, Andrew Warren, Stacy Ackroyd-Stolarz
Summary: This study describes the implementation of a Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) strategy in residency education at Dalhousie University. Through the formation of a QIPS task force, literature review, and needs assessment survey, a roadmap with 46 recommendations was developed. The QIPS strategy is currently being implemented, and the evaluation and challenges faced are described. The results of this study and the implemented QIPS framework can serve as a guide for other institutions aiming to integrate these competencies into residency training.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Amro K. Bin Abdulrahman, Abdulrahman Yousef Aldayel, Khalid A. Bin Abdulrahman, Yousef Rafat Bukhari, Yazeed Almotairy, Saleh Aloyouny, Hamad Qabha, Mansour Almadi, Mohammed Almasri, Abdulaziz Alasmari, Abdullah Alghamdi, Yasir Alotaibi, Abdulmajeed Bin Dahmash, Muteb Mousa Alharbi, Asem M. Shadid
Summary: This study examined the inclusion of core topics in the undergraduate medical curricula in Saudi Arabia. The majority of core topics were found to be included, although some subjects such as complementary and alternative medicine and the history of medicine were taught less frequently.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Javeria Rehman, Rahila Ali, Azam Afzal, Sara Shakil, Amber Shamim Sultan, Romana Idrees, Syeda Sadia Fatima
Summary: This study evaluated the quality of an online open book exam and found it to be reliable for formative assessment in a virtual learning environment.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shangqian Wang, Xiaohan Ren, Jun Ye, Wei Wang, Huaxing Huang, Chao Qin
Summary: Simulation-based medical education has been shown to significantly improve the practical and theoretical achievements of medical students, as well as enhance humanistic care and doctor-patient communication. Students who undergo SBME tend to allocate more time for communication with others, leading to improved reflective capacity and overall performance.
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Juehea Lee, Annie Siyu Wu, David Li, Kulamakan (Mahan) Kulasegaram
Summary: The review highlights the lack of consensus on what and how to teach AI in undergraduate medical education, signaling the need for further research to address these discrepancies and create a standardized framework to facilitate greater adoption and implementation of an AI curriculum in UME.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Otasowie M. Odiase, Danning Huang, Karna T. Sura
Summary: This study aimed to explore the impact and experience of radiation oncology (RO) education in undergraduate medical education in the USA. Findings showed variations in RO education between allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) programs, with limited exposure and lack of mentorship contributing to fewer students entering the field. Addressing these issues at a national and school-specific level is crucial.
MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE
(2021)
Article
Dermatology
A. Salava, V. Salmela
Summary: This study evaluates the effectiveness and practicability of digital perceptual learning modules (PLMs) in undergraduate dermatology teaching. The results show that digital PLMs improve diagnostic accuracy, fluency, and student-perceived confidence in recognizing skin-related conditions. There is also evidence of effective learning retention in the long-term follow-up.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Emily Shaw, Sarah Walpole, Michelle McLean, Carmen Alvarez-Nieto, Stefi Barna, Kate Bazin, Georgia Behrens, Hannah Chase, Brett Duane, Omnia El Omrani, Marie Elf, Carlos A. Faerron Guzman, Enrique Falceto de Barros, Trevor J. Gibbs, Jonny Groome, Finola Hackett, Jeni Harden, Eleanor J. Hothersall, Maca Hourihane, Norma May Huss, Moses Ikiugu, Easter Joury, Kathleen Leedham-Green, Kristin MacKenzie-Shalders, Diana Lynne Madden, Judy McKimm, Patricia Nayna Schwerdtle, Sarah Peters, Nicole Redvers, Perry Sheffield, Judith Singleton, SanYuMay Tun, Robert Woollard
Summary: This Consensus Statement aims to provide a vision for educating an interprofessional healthcare workforce that can deliver sustainable healthcare and promote planetary health. However, current health professions graduates are not prepared for their roles in achieving emission reduction and meeting the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Agra Dilshani Hunukumbure, Kathleen E. Leedham-Green, Abirami Rajamanoharan, Kirtan Patel, Alison Tang, Saroj Das
Summary: Theatre-based learning is crucial in undergraduate surgical education, but students may not always benefit due to reasons like intimidation, hierarchies, and fear of mistakes. The approach of lead surgical educators significantly influences students' experience and learning, so learner-centered guidance is essential to improve student engagement and learning experiences in the operating theatre.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Loukia Petrou, Emma Mittelman, Oluwapelumi Osibona, Mona Panahi, Joanna M. Harvey, Yusuf A. A. Patrick, Kathleen E. Leedham-Green
Summary: This study explored medical students' attitudes towards and the necessity of humanities in medical education. Most students believed that more medical humanities should be incorporated into the curriculum, especially in the first three years. Junior medical students were more likely to prioritize empathy as a highly desirable attribute compared to senior students, who showed varied opinions on the matter. Additionally, students provided qualitative insights on curricular positioning, assessment, and value.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Giskin Day, Glenn Robert, Kathleen Leedham-Green, Anne Marie Rafferty
Summary: This study used discursive analysis to explore expressions of gratitude towards the National Health Service (NHS) on Twitter during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. The analysis found that gratitude was highly mobile and the NHS was predominantly thanked for working, effort, saving, and caring. The clap-for-carers campaign was a potent driver of affect, especially in the early parts of the lockdown.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Kerry Badger, Rory Morrice, Olivia Buckeldee, Natalia Cotton, Dilshani Hunukumbure, Oliver Mitchell, Ameer Mustafa, Ebun Oluwole, Juhee Pahuja, Daniel Davies, Mary J. Morrell, Sue Smith, Kathleen Leedham-Green
Summary: This study explored a medical student volunteering program during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that student participants were primarily motivated by altruism and experienced transformational changes in their professional identity through workplace-based learning. They reported increased wellbeing and self-esteem by feeling valued and contributing to service provision. The study also found that a personalized induction, active supervision, earlier stage of training, and male gender were associated with higher overall satisfaction.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Rosanna Spooner, Victoria Stanford, Siobhan Parslow-Williams, Frances Mortimer, Kathleen Leedham-Green
Summary: This study evaluated an educational toolkit that combines sustainable healthcare with quality improvement methods to enhance the competence of medical students. The toolkit utilized various educational strategies and employed a mixed methods survey to evaluate its impact. Participants found the experience valuable and reported transformative effects on their professional practice.
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Priyanka Nageswaran, Kay Leedham-Green, Harris Nageswaran, Ana V. Madeira Teixeira V. Baptista
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Ann Wylie, Sindhura Lakshmi, Piyada Gaewkhiew, Bethany Elder, Ananth Sathyanath
Letter
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Rosie Spooner, Alice Clack, Siobhan Parslow Williams, Frances Mortimer
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Flavia Freitas, Kathleen E. Leedham-Green, Susan F. Smith, Manuel Joao Costa
Summary: There is growing interest in fostering student engagement in medical schools, not just in learning but also in broader academic practices. This study analyzed successful applications for a student engagement award and interviewed key informants from different medical schools around the world. The findings revealed consensus on core practices and innovative strategies that enhance student engagement, including promoting a partnership culture between students and faculty, actively involving students in decision-making, and focusing on strategies with reciprocal benefits for all stakeholders.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yasmin Adelekan-Kamara, Mohammed-Hareef Asunramu, Karmanpreet Bhullar, Kwaku Agyei Duah-Asante, Kathleen Leedham-Green, Anika Madaan, Daryl Poku, Samineh Yousefi
Summary: A recent survey by the British Medical Association found that few NHS doctors feel comfortable discussing symptoms with managers or making changes to accommodate their menopause. This study aims to explore the factors influencing menopausal doctors' experiences and the perspectives of non-menopausal colleagues.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yasmine Young, Kathleen Leedham-Green, James Jensen-Martin
Summary: Students often transition between clinical learning environments during their clinical placements, causing stress as they encounter new policies, people, and physical spaces. This study aimed to optimize and standardize induction processes by creating induction websites for affiliated hospital sites. Through collaboration and iterative evaluation, the websites were found to be useful, easy to use, and fulfilled an unmet need.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kathleen Leedham-Green, Alec Knight, Gabriel B. Reedy
Summary: In analyzing these data, a nested hierarchy of innovation needs has been derived, providing targeted suggestions to enhance the success of future innovations.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Rory Morrice, Olivia Buckeldee, Kathleen Leedham-Green
Summary: The study found that supporting medical students in transitioning to newly qualified doctors is important, with graded entrustment and enhanced shadowing opportunities being key components. Other recommendations include prioritizing complex clinical competencies, incorporating wellbeing into preparedness for practice, equipping students with communication skills, and aligning higher professional competencies with learners' needs.
MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Obstetrics & Gynecology
R. Xiong, R. Love, E. Siriboe, K. Leedham-Green
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)
