Preparedness of Medical Graduates to serve in clinical settings independently: An exploratory qualitative study

Ayub, Ayesha and Choudry, Zafar Ali and Ehsan Badar, Sumera (2022) Preparedness of Medical Graduates to serve in clinical settings independently: An exploratory qualitative study. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 38 (4). ISSN 1682-024X

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Abstract

Objectives: To assess the preparedness of fresh medical graduates to perform the duties of an effective house officer in clinical settings independently.

Methods: A qualitative exploratory descriptive study was conducted at a public sector tertiary care teaching hospital from September to October, 2021. A total of 14 interviews of the serving house officers were conducted (7 were from Medicine and Allied and seven were from Surgical and Allied). A verbatim Thematic analysis was done.

Results: Initial analysis revealed 45 codes which were ultimately reduced to five main themes namely 1. Transition from studentship to house officers with sub-themes (1a) Sense of responsibility, (1b) Hectic and long duty hours, (1c) Proper orientation and guidance, 2. Deficient skill Training during educational journey with, (2a) Deficiency of practical and applied aspects, (2b) inconsistent and varying training patterns, (2c) self-perception and evaluation of preparedness, 3. Lack of awareness about Hospital settings and working system with sub-themes (3a) Support from other doctors, (3b) Being recognized as a doctor in hospital, 4. Inter-professional co-ordination gaps having sub-themes (4a) Communication gap, (4b) Mutual respect as a team and 5. Impact of COVID-19 with sub-theme (5a) Online teaching with no interaction and (5b) segue and progressive skill training.

Conclusion: Medical graduates are not confident and well prepared to take the responsibility of patient care independently in clinical settings. Reforms in undergraduate curricula regarding skill training, hospital setup and workings and inter-professional education are advocated by young doctors to enhance their competencies for professional life.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Open Research Librarians > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 10 Apr 2023 09:47
Last Modified: 07 Mar 2024 08:10
URI: http://stm.e4journal.com/id/eprint/597

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