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Experiences, attitudes, and knowledge of medical students regarding intellectual and developmental disability: a Canadian study

Gabriel Tarzi1, Alyssa Yip1, Muhammad Irfan Jiwa1

  • 1Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 1001 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada.

BMC Medical Education
|December 20, 2024

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  • Education
  • Specialist Studies In Education
  • Special Education And Disability
  • Experiences, Attitudes, And Knowledge Of Medical Students Regarding Intellectual And Developmental Disability: A Canadian Study
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    Canadian medical students often lack confidence and skills in caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). However, most express a strong interest in further education to improve care for this population.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Disability Studies
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is increasingly community-based.
    • Physicians across specialties will encounter patients with IDD.
    • Medical education requires enhanced focus on IDD to ensure quality care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess Canadian medical students' experiences, attitudes, knowledge, and skills regarding IDD.
    • To identify gaps in undergraduate medical training for caring for individuals with IDD.

    Main Methods:

    • A 24-item survey was administered to 443 Canadian medical students.
    • Descriptive statistics analyzed survey responses.
    • Comparative analysis of students with varying levels of IDD experience.

    Main Results:

    • Students reported low confidence in obtaining histories and providing quality care to people with IDD.
    • A majority of students desired more learning opportunities related to IDD.
    • Prior personal or familial experience with IDD correlated with higher perceived knowledge and interest.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant gaps exist in Canadian medical students' preparedness to care for individuals with IDD.
    • There is a clear demand among students for enhanced IDD education.
    • Curriculum evaluation and targeted interventions are necessary to equip future physicians adequately.
    Keywords:
    Intellectual disabilityclinical curriculumdevelopmental disabilitymedical educationmedical students

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