Importance of Inclusive Education in General Medicine Through the Perception of Medical Trainees: A Thematic Analysis.
community-based medical education
educator-learner relationship
family medicine
general medicine
inclusivity
medical pedagogy
psychological safety
rural japan
thematic analysis
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Historique:
accepted:
24
10
2023
medline:
29
11
2023
pubmed:
29
11
2023
entrez:
29
11
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Background General medical education plays a pivotal role in ensuring holistic care in the context of rapidly aging populations. Japan's demographic trends underscore the significance of general medicine in elevating community care standards. Understanding and catering to the aspirations, perceptions, and ideals of medical students and residents can significantly augment the effectiveness of general medicine education. This research aimed to explore the perspectives of medical students on the ideal tenets of general medicine education in rural Japan. Method A qualitative approach was employed, focusing on medical students and residents with a keen interest in general medicine, all of whom underwent training at a rural-based Japanese hospital. Through semi-structured interviews, insightful data were garnered and subsequently subjected to a comprehensive thematic analysis. Results The thematic analysis unearthed three core themes: commitment of educators in valuing learner diversity, promotion and understanding of general medicine, and inclusivity and diversity in educational institutions. The first highlighted the centrality of educators' sincerity, emphasizing the importance of genuine, sustained interactions that foster mutual respect and collaborative learning. The second theme underscored the need to elucidate the intrinsic value and modern-day relevance of general medicine, emphasizing its deep roots in community-based practices and its continuity with long-standing medical traditions. The third theme spotlighted the crucial role of comprehensive medical education in fostering enriching dialogues, embracing varied learning experiences, and capitalizing on the distinctive strengths of educational institutions. Conclusion These findings underscore the pivotal shift required in pedagogical approaches to comprehensive medical education. A genuine collaborative educator-learner relationship, the reframing of general medicine's significance rooted in community welfare, and a strong emphasis on inclusivity and dialogue form the cornerstones of these insights. This study provides a touchstone for restructuring educational strategies, aiming for a more integrated, genuine, and encompassing framework that is particularly vital for the effective propagation of general medicine in regions such as Japan.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38021937
doi: 10.7759/cureus.47585
pmc: PMC10666900
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e47585Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Ohta et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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