scholarly journals The Great Gamble? A Mixed-Methods Study of Factors Influencing Medical Students in Specialty Choice

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 422-430
Author(s):  
Stefanie M Croghan ◽  
Tom Baker
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Specialty Choice ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Factors Influencing

A mixed-methods study of English vocabulary for medical purposes: medical students’ needs, difficulties, and strategies

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Lee Reynolds ◽  
Xiaofang Zhang ◽  
Chen Ding
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Vocabulary Size ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teacher Interviews ◽  
Vocabulary Strategies ◽  
Medical Vocabulary

Abstract This mixed-methods study investigated the English medical vocabulary strategies, needs, and difficulties of Taiwanese medical school students via an open- and closed-ended questionnaire (n = 17), a test measuring vocabulary size (n = 17), student interviews (n = 5), and teacher interviews (n = 3). Students reported using some vocabulary strategies more than others. A statistically significant negative relationship between students’ English vocabulary size and their use of word cards for vocabulary learning was also revealed. Through analysis of the interview data gathered from the medical students and their English teachers, five vocabulary learning difficulties faced by the medical students were uncovered: (1) nonexistent intentional English vocabulary learning, (2) stagnant specialized medical English vocabulary acquisition, (3) lack of sufficient contextualized academic English writing practice with newly encountered specialized medical vocabulary; (4) lack of teacher feedback on the students’ vocabulary use; and (5) lack of pedagogical communication among faculty. The pedagogical implications of these results were discussed with a focus on improving students’ vocabulary learning efficiency in light of their specialized English medical vocabulary needs.

A mixed-methods study identifying and exploring medical students’ views of the UKCAT

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Cleland ◽  
F.H. French ◽  
P.W. Johnston ◽  
on behalf of the Scottish Medical C
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

Junior medical students' notions of a ‘good doctor’ and related expectations: a mixed methods study

2007 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 476-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian Maudsley ◽  
Evelyn M I Williams ◽  
David C M Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Good Doctor

A Mixed-Methods Study of Multi-Level Factors Influencing Mammography Overuse: Implications for De-implementation.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica D. Austin ◽  
Parisa Tehranifar ◽  
Carmen B. Rodriguez ◽  
Laura Brotzman ◽  
Mariangela Agovino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Mammography Screening ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Spanish Speaking ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Multi Level

Abstract Background There is growing concern that routine mammography screening is overused among older women. Successful and equitable de-implementation of mammography will require a multi-level understanding of the factors contributing to mammography overuse. Methods This explanatory, sequential, mixed-methods study collected survey data (n = 52, 73.1% Hispanic, 73.1% Spanish-speaking) from women ≥ 70 years of age at the time of screening mammography, followed by semi-structured interviews with a subset of older women completing the survey (n = 19, 63.2% Hispanic, 63.2% Spanish-speaking) and providers (n = 5, 4 primary care, 1 obstetrics and gynecology) to better understand multi-level factors influencing mammography overuse and inform potential de-implementation strategies. We conducted descriptive analysis of survey data and content analysis of qualitative interview data. Survey and interview data were examined separately, compared, integrated, and organized according to Norton and Chambers Continuum of Factors Influencing De-Implementation Process. Results Survey findings show that 87.2% of older women believe it is important to plan for an annual mammogram, 80.8% received a provider recommendation, and 78.9% received a reminder in the last 12 months to schedule a mammogram. Per interviews with older women, the majority were unaware of or did not experience overuse and intended to continue mammography screening. Findings from interviews with older women and providers suggest that there are multiple opportunities for older women to obtain a mammogram. Per provider interviews, almost all reported that overuse was not viewed as a priority by the system or other providers. Providers also discussed that variation in mammography screening practices across providers, fear of malpractice, and monetary incentives may be reasons for overuse. Providers identified potential strategies including patient and provider education around harms of screening, leveraging the electronic health record to identify women who may no longer benefit from screening, customizing system-generated reminder letters, and organizing workgroups to develop a standard process of care around mammography screening. Conclusions Multi-level factors contributing to mammography overuse are dynamic and reinforced. To ensure equitable de-implementation, there is a need for more refined theories, models, and frameworks for de-implementation with a strong patient-level component that considers the interplay between multilevel factors and the larger care delivery process.

scholarly journals Exploring Factors Influencing Immunization Utilization in Nigeria—A Mixed Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngozi N. Akwataghibe ◽  
Elijah A. Ogunsola ◽  
Jacqueline E. W. Broerse ◽  
Oluwafemi A. Popoola ◽  
Adanna I. Agbo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Peers as OSCE assessors for junior medical students – a review of routine use: a mixed methods study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Schwill ◽  
Johanna Fahrbach-Veeser ◽  
Andreas Moeltner ◽  
Christiane Eicher ◽  
Sonia Kurczyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

scholarly journals Changing medical students’ attitudes to and knowledge of deafness: a mixed methods study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Gilmore ◽  
Anna Sturgeon ◽  
Clare Thomson ◽  
David Bell ◽  
Sophie Ryan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Students Attitudes

scholarly journals Perceptions of factors influencing the introduction and adoption of electronic immunization registries in Tanzania and Zambia: a mixed methods study

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha B. Dolan ◽  
Mary E. Alao ◽  
Francis Dien Mwansa ◽  
Dafrossa C. Lymo ◽  
Ngwegwe Bulula ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Factors Influencing
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