A Qualitative Analysis of an Interactive Online Discussion by Health Professions Educators on Education Research

Abstract

Forty-four health professionals exchanged approximately 492 email messages during the discussion. One main concern expressed within the group was that the medical curriculum was not in tune with the health care needs of the society and reforms in the curriculum should be based on research. Most fellows felt that their work in education research was not appreciated in their schools. Participants felt that education research was done for altruistic reasons and only by self-motivated faculty. Participants also said that regulatory bodies were not concerned about the quality of education and its related research. Measures that could improve education research also emerged during the discussions. Interactive online discussions elicited important issues about education research in India. Participants noted that there is no recognition or rewards to encourage faculty to conduct education research. They also said that there is need to educate faculty about changes elsewhere in medical education and to make them more aware of education research generally.

Treatment and re/habilitation of children with cerebral palsy in India: a scoping review

“…More integration of occupational therapists, and/or inclusion of activity‐based treatment in physiotherapy training, are likely needed to help to shift the focus of HCPs to participation and environmental factors. Additionally, the Indian medical curriculum is highly traditional, with most HCPs having biomedical training, with a lack of teaching about evidence‐based practice, education research, and research methodology . Principles underlying the ICF need to be incorporated into Indian medical curricula and training to help HCPs look beyond the BSF domain.…”

“…Additionally, the Indian medical curriculum is highly traditional, with most HCPs having biomedical training, with a lack of teaching about evidence-based practice, 86 education research, 87 and research methodology. 86,88 Principles underlying the ICF 9 need to be incorporated into Indian medical curricula and training to help HCPs look beyond the BSF domain.…”