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View article: Enhancing institutional processes and student experience in higher education through Journey Mapping: A systematic review
Enhancing institutional processes and student experience in higher education through Journey Mapping: A systematic review Open
Higher education institutions (HEIs) navigate dynamic environments shaped by technological advancements and evolving labour market demands. To maintain competitiveness and high‐quality offerings, HEIs require appropriate instruments. This …
View article: A scoping review of research literature exploring the manifestations and correlates of dark personality traits in political figures
A scoping review of research literature exploring the manifestations and correlates of dark personality traits in political figures Open
View article: Does Education Design Matter? Evaluating an Evidence-Based Continuing Education Intervention on Genomic Testing for Primary Care; a Pre-Test Post-Test Study
Does Education Design Matter? Evaluating an Evidence-Based Continuing Education Intervention on Genomic Testing for Primary Care; a Pre-Test Post-Test Study Open
: A well-designed learning intervention in genomic testing significantly improved applied knowledge, self-efficacy and skills performance in primary care. These findings underscore the importance of structured CE programmes, highlighting i…
View article: A randomized controlled trial evaluating stress arousal reappraisal and worked example effects on psychophysiological responses during breaking bad news
A randomized controlled trial evaluating stress arousal reappraisal and worked example effects on psychophysiological responses during breaking bad news Open
View article: Learning how to talk about approaching death: results from a pre-test post-test trial on the effectiveness of a blended-learning approach
Learning how to talk about approaching death: results from a pre-test post-test trial on the effectiveness of a blended-learning approach Open
View article: Exploring healthcare professionals’ motivation to attend two postgraduate education programs at the University of Bern in Switzerland: A qualitative interview study
Exploring healthcare professionals’ motivation to attend two postgraduate education programs at the University of Bern in Switzerland: A qualitative interview study Open
Introduction: Postgraduate education programs for healthcare professionals have seen rising demand due to socio-demographic shifts, digitalisation, and evolving healthcare models. This trend underscores the need for providers to offer high…
View article: Self-directed learning in health professions: A mixed-methods systematic review of the literature
Self-directed learning in health professions: A mixed-methods systematic review of the literature Open
Purpose This study investigated the application and effectiveness of various self-directed learning (SDL) models in healthcare organizations. This study aims to identify the prevalent SDL models and factors influencing SDL adoption in heal…
View article: The weight of office? A systematic scoping review of mental health issues and risk factors in elected politicians across democratic societies
The weight of office? A systematic scoping review of mental health issues and risk factors in elected politicians across democratic societies Open
Introduction The mental health status and capacity to govern of democratically-elected politicians have become significant topics of interest, which have attracted speculation in the media and beyond. In fulfilling demanding and high-stres…
View article: Stress arousal reappraisal and worked example effects on the neuroendocrine stress response during breaking bad news in medical education
Stress arousal reappraisal and worked example effects on the neuroendocrine stress response during breaking bad news in medical education Open
View article: Improving breaking bad news communication skills through stress arousal reappraisal and worked examples
Improving breaking bad news communication skills through stress arousal reappraisal and worked examples Open
Introduction Breaking bad news (BBN) is a distressing yet essential task in medicine, imposing emotional strain on both physicians and patients. Crucially, effective BBN relies on both verbal and nonverbal communication, which can be impai…
View article: Optimizing stress in breaking bad news: a randomized controlled trial on the psychophysiological effects of stress arousal reappraisal and worked-example interventions among medical students
Optimizing stress in breaking bad news: a randomized controlled trial on the psychophysiological effects of stress arousal reappraisal and worked-example interventions among medical students Open
Breaking bad news (BBN) is among the most distressing communication tasks in the medical field, wherein physicians disclose serious diagnoses to their patients. Under stress, physicians may resort to maladaptive communication behaviors, po…
View article: Learning how to explore spiritual aspects in encounters with patients with chronic pain: a pre-test post-test trial on the effectiveness of a web-based learning intervention
Learning how to explore spiritual aspects in encounters with patients with chronic pain: a pre-test post-test trial on the effectiveness of a web-based learning intervention Open
Background Integrating spiritual aspects into treatment plans can release essential resources for coping with chronic pain. However, some spiritual aspects may also induce distress and hinder the coping process. There is a lack of evidence…
View article: Self-directed learning among general practitioners in the German-speaking part of Switzerland: a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews
Self-directed learning among general practitioners in the German-speaking part of Switzerland: a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews Open
AIMS OF THE STUDY: This research aimed to investigate the self-directed learning (SDL) habits of Swiss general practitioners from the German-speaking part of Switzerland, understanding how they acquire new knowledge, exploring the impact o…
View article: How neurosurgeons maintain and update their professional knowledge in a self-directed learning context
How neurosurgeons maintain and update their professional knowledge in a self-directed learning context Open
View article: How to talk about dying? The development of an evidence-based model for communication with patients in their last days of life and their family caregivers
How to talk about dying? The development of an evidence-based model for communication with patients in their last days of life and their family caregivers Open
View article: Physicians’ emotion awareness and emotion regulation training during medical education: a systematic scoping review protocol
Physicians’ emotion awareness and emotion regulation training during medical education: a systematic scoping review protocol Open
Introduction The objective of this systematic scoping review is to identify what approaches have been implemented in medical education programmes to teach medical students the skills to identify and manage emotions that may be elicited in …
View article: Swiss medical schools’ experiences with online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic in light of international experiences
Swiss medical schools’ experiences with online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic in light of international experiences Open
Background During the pandemic, all universities had to switch to digital learning and teaching (DLT), the experiences were diverse. The advantages and obstacles of DLT are well reported in research. To ensure a sustainable DLT implementat…
View article: Taxonomy of teaching methods and their use in health professions education: a scoping review protocol
Taxonomy of teaching methods and their use in health professions education: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Applying the lens of social constructivist theory, teaching methods facilitate the process of learning and may be used differently across settings to align learning goals. Teaching methods are used across disciplines, occupati…
View article: Talking about dying and death: Essentials of communicating about approaching death from the perspective of major stakeholders
Talking about dying and death: Essentials of communicating about approaching death from the perspective of major stakeholders Open
Objectives Although caring for dying patients and their family caregivers (FC) is integral to patient care, training in communication about approaching death is almost inexistent in medical and nursing curricula. Consequently, many health …
View article: Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Writing: A Deuteragonistic Role?
Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Writing: A Deuteragonistic Role? Open
View article: How health professionals maintain and update their professional knowledge in a self-directed learning context
How health professionals maintain and update their professional knowledge in a self-directed learning context Open
Background. Given the changes in the current learning environment health professionals are facing major challenges to keep abreast of current and updated information with the rapidly growing clinical and scientific knowledge base. Being ab…
View article: From threat to challenge—Improving medical students’ stress response and communication skills performance through the combination of stress arousal reappraisal and preparatory worked example-based learning when breaking bad news to simulated patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
From threat to challenge—Improving medical students’ stress response and communication skills performance through the combination of stress arousal reappraisal and preparatory worked example-based learning when breaking bad news to simulated patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: A Changing Landscape for Lifelong Learning in Health Globally
A Changing Landscape for Lifelong Learning in Health Globally Open
On 25 July 2022, the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Special Interest Group of the Association for Medical Education in Europe came together to open up discussions during a live webinar on 'Exploring the Evolution of CPD'.…
View article: Learning How to Explore Spiritual Aspects in Encounters with Chronic Pain Patients: A Pre-Test Post-Test Trial on the Effectiveness of a Web-Based Learning Intervention
Learning How to Explore Spiritual Aspects in Encounters with Chronic Pain Patients: A Pre-Test Post-Test Trial on the Effectiveness of a Web-Based Learning Intervention Open
View article: Swiss medical schools’ experiences with online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Swiss perspectives in light of international experiences
Swiss medical schools’ experiences with online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Swiss perspectives in light of international experiences Open
Background In a short amount of time, because of the pandemic, all universities had to switch to digital learning and teaching (DLT). The advantages and obstacles of DLT are well reported in research. Although, present solutions to the obs…
View article: Developing an Instrument to Evaluate Undergraduate Healthcare Students’ Professionalism
Developing an Instrument to Evaluate Undergraduate Healthcare Students’ Professionalism Open
Professionalism is a multidimensional quality acquired over time. Undergraduate years lay a foundation for the development of professionalism. Tools monitoring the students’ professional development are needed. Our tool development followe…
View article: Essential steps in the development, implementation, evaluation and quality assurance of the written part of the Swiss federal licensing examination for human medicine
Essential steps in the development, implementation, evaluation and quality assurance of the written part of the Swiss federal licensing examination for human medicine Open
Purpose: This report describes the essential steps in the development, implementation, evaluation and quality assurance of the written part of the Swiss Federal Licensing Examination for Human Medicine (FLE) and the insights gained since i…
View article: Pre-licensure medical students’ knowledge and views on interprofessional learning: A qualitative concept analysis based on real-world data
Pre-licensure medical students’ knowledge and views on interprofessional learning: A qualitative concept analysis based on real-world data Open
Background The several definitions of Interprofessional Education (IPE) allow for different interpretations and interchangeable terms. This study aims to determine the characteristics and attributes of the definition of IPE. Materials and …
View article: Investigating acceptability of a training programme in precision medicine for frontline healthcare professionals: a mixed methods study
Investigating acceptability of a training programme in precision medicine for frontline healthcare professionals: a mixed methods study Open
View article: Usability and preference of electronic vs. paper and pencil OSCE checklists by examiners and influence of checklist type on missed ratings in the Swiss Federal Licensing Exam
Usability and preference of electronic vs. paper and pencil OSCE checklists by examiners and influence of checklist type on missed ratings in the Swiss Federal Licensing Exam Open
Background: Only a few studies with small sample sizes have compared electronic Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) rating checklists with traditional paper-based OSCE rating checklists. In this study, the examiner-perceived u…