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[Research and teaching in medical education]
1Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de S. Paulo.
Revista Do Hospital Das Clinicas
|November 1, 1995
Summary
Brazilian scientific output from 1981-1993 featured nearly 8000 titles, with over a third in medicine. The study highlights the crucial role of teaching, particularly ethical considerations, in medical education.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Medical Education Research
- Scientific Publishing Analysis
Context:
- Analysis of Brazilian scientific publications from 1981 to 1993.
- Utilizes data from the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI).
- Focuses on the prevalence of medical publications within the broader scientific output.
Purpose:
- To quantify Brazilian scientific production in a specific period.
- To determine the proportion of medical research within this output.
- To examine the significance of teaching activities and ethical aspects in medical education.
Summary:
- Identified nearly 8000 scientific paper citations by Brazilian researchers (1981-1993).
- Medical area subjects constituted 37.4% of the total publications.
- The analysis emphasizes the importance of teaching, especially ethical dimensions, in medical training.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the historical landscape of Brazilian medical research.
- Underscores the foundational role of pedagogical and ethical training in healthcare professions.
- Informs future strategies for medical education and scientific development in Brazil.