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Learning about rehabilitation

E M Russell, G S Chessell

    International Rehabilitation Medicine
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    This study describes a medical undergraduate course focused on the doctor's role in preventing patient dependence and promoting holistic care. The course aimed to improve students' attitudes towards patient management and functional problem-solving.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Geriatric Medicine

    Background:

    • Limited availability of specialized rehabilitation services for undergraduate medical training in the UK.
    • Need for innovative approaches to teach holistic patient management and the doctor's role in preventing dependence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a novel undergraduate medical course at Aberdeen University Medical School.
    • To emphasize the doctor's role in preventing functional dependence across all patient specialties.
    • To foster a more positive student attitude towards holistic patient management.

    Main Methods:

    • Implemented a short, problem-solving-based undergraduate course.
    • Students developed provisional problem lists for patients in post-acute and home recovery phases.

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  • Facilitated discussions between students and clinical staff on functional problems and the doctor's role.

    • Main Results:

    • Students initially struggled to identify the doctor's role in functional problems.
    • By course end, most students recognized the importance of this role in assessment and patient education.
    • Subjective assessments indicated a positive shift in student awareness and attitudes.

    Conclusions:

    • The described course effectively introduced medical students to the doctor's role in preventing functional dependence.
    • The problem-solving framework facilitated understanding of functional consequences of illness.
    • The course will continue with modifications based on initial findings and feedback.