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Article In Journal |
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Influence of the Clinical Rotation on Intern Attitudes Toward Pediatrics Influence of the Clinical Rotation on Intern Attitudes Toward Pediatrics |
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Document Language |
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English |
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Abstract |
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Knowledge of graduate students impressions and attitudes toward pediatrics is important
for planning strategies to stimulate their interest in pursuing a career in pediatrics. The clinical
pediatric experience may influence many of their misconceptions and apprehension. This study was
designed to examine this hypothesis. Rotating interns who were starting pediatric rotations between
January 8, 1998 andJanuary 4, 2001 were included prospectively. A structured 2-part, 28-item
questionnaire examining their impressions and attitudes toward pediatrics was completed on the
first week and at the end of the 8-week rotation. One hundred eighty-eight interns (53.5% males)
aged 23 to 30 years (mean 24.8, SD 1.3) were included. One hundred two pre- and 86 post-rotation
questionnaires were completed. Selecting pediatrics as the first future career choice did not change
significantly at the end of the rotation, from 19.5% to 26% post-rotation. Females were 3.4 times
more likely to select pediatrics (95% CI 1.6-7.8, p=0.001). Several impressions about the specialty
were significantly changed at the end of the rotation including worry about inflicting pain (28% vs
12%, p=0.01), concerns about difficulties in the examination and cooperation of children (22% vs
8%, p=0.01), and difficulties with intravenous access (43% vs 17%, p=0.0003). Most interns (76%)
felt that their pediatric rotation was better than anticipated. To conclude, although the rotation
experience did not increase the likelihood of selecting pediatrics as the first future career choice,
many impressions and concerns were positively influenced. The majority reported a better than
anticipated experience |
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ISSN |
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0009-9228 |
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Journal Name |
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Clinical Pediatrics |
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Volume |
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41 |
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Issue Number |
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7 |
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Publishing Year |
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1423 AH
2002 AD |
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Article Type |
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Article |
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Added Date |
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Saturday, April 5, 2008 |
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Researchers
| محمد جان | Jan, Mohammed | Researcher | Doctorate | |
| منال الأصنج | Al-Asnag, Manal | Investigator | Doctorate | |
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Interns_&_Pediatrics.pdf
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