Differences in opinions on disaster myths between first-year and sixth-year medical students

Abstract

If the myths and realities in disaster situations are valid, we demonstrated that the medical education curriculum at one of the leading medical faculties in Turkey failed to correct the misconceptions of the medical students. As the opinions of students regarding disaster myths may reflect those of their trainers, similar surveys conducted among the faculty would be informative.

Pilot study of a longitudinal integrated disaster and military medicine education program for undergraduate medical students

“…[ 20 , 21 ] A previous study also indicated that medical students could have misconceptions regarding disasters. [ 8 ] Consistent with previous studies, despite a high willingness to participate in disaster management, the students might have not been well educated regarding such situations. [ 20 , 21 , 22 ] We also noted that the posttest scores, though elevated after the program, were not satisfactory or considered adequate by the clinicians and instructors.…”

“…[ 20 , 21 , 22 ] We also noted that the posttest scores, though elevated after the program, were not satisfactory or considered adequate by the clinicians and instructors. [ 8 ] Standardized competency-based educational and training programs that will ensure training in practices and policies that meet both the standards of care and the broader expectations for professionalization in disaster preparedness and surge capacity are needed. [ 23 ] Future research should focus on the utilization of simulation techniques to enhance disaster training and retention of that training at the undergraduate medical student level.…”

“…[ 2 ] Further studies regarding the evaluation of the gaps between the expectations of the students and those of the educators should be conducted. [ 8 ]…”

“…[ 6 , 7 ] Both medical experts and students recommend disaster medicine education for undergraduate medical students, but the applicability and feasibility of implanting this training remain to be determined. [ 8 , 9 ] In a survey conducted in medical schools in the United States, only 17.2% of medical students believed that they were receiving adequate education and training regarding natural disasters. [ 10 ] It is reasonable to initiate educational approaches for physicians in this field at the medical school level, particularly in a military medical school.…”

A text mining analysis of perceptions of the COVID‐19 pandemic among final‐year medical students

“…18,19 Furthermore, sharing of essay contents may also influence the attitudes of younger medical students in a roof-tile manner. 20 Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world may begin to adopt new types of infection-prevention approaches. Valuable and significant lessons on disaster management gained from these disasters should be applied toward future prevention and management not only in the disaster region itself, but also globally.…”