Medical students' perceived comfort and competence performing physical examinations on patients with obesity : A mixed-methods needs assessment
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Physicians are unsatisfied with their training in the care of patients with obesity. Physical examination is a key component of care, and modifications to techniques are often necessary for patients with obesity. To determine learning needs, we examined medical students' perceived comfort and competency in conducting physical examinations on patients with obesity. This mixed-methods study of Canadian medical students used a questionnaire and semi-structured focus groups to assess medical students' perceived comfort and competence in examining patients with obesity. Participants included 175 Canadian medical students. A minority of medical students felt comfortable (42%) or competent (14%) examining patients with obesity. Physical exam challenges included modifying exam manoeuvres, interpreting findings and communicating sensitively around weight. Lack of early exposure to patients with obesity, minimal instruction by preceptors and a lack of curricular focus on obesity were felt to be barriers to improving these skills. Students perceived their lack of confidence as negatively impacting their ability to manage patients with obesity and more training in this area was desired to prevent disparities in care. Medical students feel that adequate training on how to perform an obesity-specific physical examination is lacking. Developing curricula and including formal teaching around these key competencies within medical education is essential.
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2024 |
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2024 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:14 |
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Clinical obesity - 14(2024), 1 vom: 09. Jan., Seite e12617 |
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Englisch |
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Tenedero, Christine B [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 10.01.2024 Date Revised 10.01.2024 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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10.1111/cob.12617 |
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