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Clinical Teachers' Opinions about Bedside-based Clinical Teaching
1Department of Internal Medicine & Cardiology, School of Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates,
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
|April 11, 2013
Summary
Clinical teachers need better training and curriculum understanding for effective bedside teaching. Addressing barriers like large groups and privacy issues is key to improving medical education programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Skills Training
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Bedside teaching is a cornerstone of clinical medical education.
- Recent years have seen a reported decline in time dedicated to bedside teaching.
- Understanding clinical teachers' perspectives is vital to address this trend.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate clinical teachers' perceptions of bedside teaching.
- To assess the current practice and approaches to bedside teaching.
- To identify barriers hindering effective bedside clinical teaching.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study was conducted at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK.
- The survey targeted full-time clinical academic university staff, including consultants and specialist registrars (SPRs).
- Data collected included teaching experience, curriculum familiarity, and perceptions of bedside etiquette, with comparisons between consultant and SPR groups.
Main Results:
- Out of 45 participants, 26 were consultants and 19 were SPRs.
- A higher percentage of consultants (65%) reported training in bedside teaching compared to SPRs (47%).
- Common obstacles identified included large student groups, limited patient availability, short hospital stays, lack of privacy, and frequent interruptions.
Conclusions:
- Effective clinical teacher training is essential for successful bedside teaching.
- Familiarity with curriculum learning outcomes significantly impacts teaching effectiveness.
- Addressing identified obstacles is crucial for developing more efficient and effective bedside teaching programs.
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