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Rezaei E, Behnaz F. Examining the View of Anesthesiology Residents about the Branch Electronic Patient Management Problem (EPMP) Test among Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Res Med Edu 2025; 16 (4) :59-67
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Department of Medical Education, Smart University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran & Department of Anesthesiology، Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , faranak.behnaz@gmail.com
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Introduction: Anesthesia is a vital component of modern medical care. Providing safe and effective anesthesia is essential to ensure positive outcomes. However, managing patient problems during anesthesia can be a challenging task that requires careful consideration. Electronic Patient Management Problem (EPMP) exam has been increasingly used in recent years as a way to improve patient care and achieve positive outcomes. The purpose of this study is to investigate the views of anesthesiology residents of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences regarding this exam and its role in managing the patient's problem.
Methods: The current research was conducted using qualitative content analysis. For this purpose, the opinions of 60 anesthesiology residents of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences were collected through semi-structured individual interviews, and then the content of the interviews was analyzed using a conventional content analysis method.
Results: 211 codes were extracted from the research data. Then, these codes were categorized into 5 main categories, including "improving the atmosphere of the exam, developing appropriate questions based on educational reference books, better implementation of the exam, monitoring and evaluating the exam, and innovation in the way of choosing questions," and 16 subcategories.
Conclusion: The EPMP exam is a unique and innovative approach to patient problem-solving and enables residents to improve their critical thinking skills and decision-making abilities. Investigating the anesthesiology residents' point of view about this test can help to design a better curriculum, teaching methods, and technology integration in medical education.
Methods: The current research was conducted using qualitative content analysis. For this purpose, the opinions of 60 anesthesiology residents of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences were collected through semi-structured individual interviews, and then the content of the interviews was analyzed using a conventional content analysis method.
Results: 211 codes were extracted from the research data. Then, these codes were categorized into 5 main categories, including "improving the atmosphere of the exam, developing appropriate questions based on educational reference books, better implementation of the exam, monitoring and evaluating the exam, and innovation in the way of choosing questions," and 16 subcategories.
Conclusion: The EPMP exam is a unique and innovative approach to patient problem-solving and enables residents to improve their critical thinking skills and decision-making abilities. Investigating the anesthesiology residents' point of view about this test can help to design a better curriculum, teaching methods, and technology integration in medical education.
Type of Study: Technical Note |
Subject:
assessment and evaluation
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