Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Effectiveness of ethics case based on blended learning approaches on medical students’ learning: A quasi‑experimental study

. Atefeh Karamzadeh; . Leili Mosalanejad; . Leila Bazrafkan

Volume 11, Issue 8 , September 2021, , Pages 1-7

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BACKGROUND: The use of active teaching methods in ethics education, instead of being merelyteacher centred, can lead students to problem‑solving in a practical way. Therefore, this ... Read More BACKGROUND: The use of active teaching methods in ethics education, instead of being merelyteacher centred, can lead students to problem‑solving in a practical way. Therefore, this study wasconducted with the aim of comprehensive medical ethics education based on educational approachesand the effect of this approach on students’ learning and moral reasoning skills.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This quasi‑experimental intervention study was performed on seventyphysiopathology medical students who had taken the medical ethics course. The students’ educationalprogram included teaching theoretical concept of medical ethics, discussing ethical cases and clinicalreasoning in class, and then discussing in forum environment and individual assignments in thelearning management system (LMS) system and completing the portfolio. Student evaluation wasassociated students’ knowledge, attitu de, and moral reasoning skills and learning. A comprehensiveprogram including forum participation, individual assignments in LMS, theory and objective structuredclinical examination (OSCE) tests, and portfolio completion was used to evaluation of students. Thestudents’ learning was compared to students of the previous year, which was conducted through atraditional teacher‑centered method. Data analysis was conducted using IBM® SPSS® Statistics 21at two levels of descriptive statistics and analytic statistics.RESULTS: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the mean learning ofstudents compared with traditional class (P < 0.05). Furthermore, comparison of students’ practicalscores through the OSCE test showed its impact on changing students’ knowledge, attitude, andperformance in moral reasoning.CONCLUSION: According to research findings, it seems that the mentioned model is one of theimportant and new issues as a suitable method of teaching medical ethics. Furthermore, it can besuitable model in other medical courses. The more research in multicentral may be need to assessother effects on students’ learning indicators.

The effect of bio ethical principles education on ethical attitude of prehospital paramedic personnel

. Mohammad Mahdi Doust Mohammadi,; . Hakimeh Sheikhasadi; . Shahla Ayoubi Mahani; . Abolfazl Taheri; . Hojjat Sheikhbardsiri; . Kamel Abdi

Volume 11, Issue 7 , August 2021, , Pages 1-5

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BACKGROUND: Ethical attitude of paramedic personnel is one of the most important factors in theireffective and useful performance. Therefore, according to the importance of this issue ... Read More

Student perceptions: Background to a new ethics curriculum in Indian medical colleges

. Shimpa Sharma; . Rakesh Sharma; . Rajesh K. Khyalappa; . Shweta Sharma; . Samin Kandoth

Volume 11, Issue 7 , August 2021, , Pages 1-5

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BACKGROUND: Ethic education as a part of medical school curriculum is one which requiresconstant re‑evaluation and re‑emphasis. The medical regulatory body of India has, in recent ... Read More

Exploring medical ethics’ implementation challenges: A qualitative study

. Jannat Mashayekhi; . Mahboobeh Khabaz Mafinejad; . Tahereh Changiz; . Hamideh Moosapour; . Pooneh Salari; . Saharnaz Nedjat; . Bagher Larijani

Volume 11, Issue 2 , February 2021, , Pages 1-9

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BACKGROUND: Adherence to medical ethics principles by medical professionals is required toimprove health‑care system’s quality. Recognizing medical ethics’ challenges ... Read More BACKGROUND: Adherence to medical ethics principles by medical professionals is required toimprove health‑care system’s quality. Recognizing medical ethics’ challenges and attempting toresolve them are important in the implementation of medical ethics in practice. This study aimed toexplore such challenges at Iran’s medical sciences universities in 2018.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This descriptive, qualitative study utilized a conventional contentanalysis approach for data analysis. This study was conducted using purposeful sampling fromparticipants with experience in teaching or practicing of medical ethics field, and by consideringmaximum variety of disciplines (e.g., gynecology, internal medicine, surgery, and medical ethics). Thedata were gathered using semi‑structured interviews. The interview guide was designed based onprevious research findings by two members of the research team and contained the main interviewquestions and participants had the opportunity to express their perspectives in detail. Participantswere chosen from clinical and ethical faculty members as well as managers. The data collectionprocess continued until the data saturation stage, beyond which no new information or conceptachieved by continuing interviews.RESULTS: After interviewing 14 faculty members and managers, findings were classified into 4themes, 9 categories, and 42 sub‑categories; four main categories of medical ethics challenges areaffected by cognitive, educational, practical, and structural factors, respectively.CONCLUSION: This study suggested that medical ethics’ cognitive and educational challenges canalleviate using educational programs intended for improving qualitative and quantitative aspects ofmedical ethics teaching for medical professionals ranging from students to faculty members. Medicalethics’ structural and practical challenges are within policymaking and scheduling activities dealt withthrough future researches by health‑care system’s managers and planners.

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Effectiveness of ethics case based on blended learning approaches on medical students’ learning: A quasi‑experimental study

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The effect of bio ethical principles education on ethical attitude of prehospital paramedic personnel

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Student perceptions: Background to a new ethics curriculum in Indian medical colleges

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Exploring medical ethics’ implementation challenges: A qualitative study

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