Professionalism among family medicine residents at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.
| Autor: | Alsharef MSAG; Consultant Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Almaramihi WS; Developmental and Behavioral Department, Maternity and Children's Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia., Almuhyawi RA; Family Medicine Resident, Department of Family Medicine, Ministry of Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of family medicine and primary care [J Family Med Prim Care] 2024 May; Vol. 13 (5), pp. 2032-2036. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 24. |
| DOI: | 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1564_23 |
| Abstrakt: | Background: The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) recently proposed the Saudi Meds Family Medicine (FM) 2020 program, which is based on CanMEDS-FM 2017 and includes a number of competencies. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the professionalism of FM residents who follow the modified curriculum of the SCHS. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June and August 2023 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah among FM residents from year 1 to year 3 and postgraduates from the FM residency program of both genders. For data collection, a structured self-administered web-based questionnaire adapted from CanMEDS was used. Results: A total of 45 FM residents responded, with the majority (73.3%) between the ages of 20 and 30 (77.8%), and 62.2% females. In terms of patient professionalism, 93.3% frequently/always demonstrated appropriate professional behavior and relationships in all aspects of practice; 62.2% frequently/always demonstrated a commitment to excellence in all aspects of practice. In terms of professionalism and societal commitment, 80% frequently/always demonstrated accountability to patients, society, and the profession by responding to societal expectations of physicians, and 86.6% frequently/always demonstrated a commitment to patient safety and quality improvement. In terms of professional commitment, 88.9% frequently/always fulfil and adhere to professional and ethical codes, standards of practice, and laws governing practice. In terms of self-commitment, it was discovered that 86.6% frequently/always demonstrated self-awareness and managed influences on personal well-being and professional performance. The majority (80%) managed personal and professional demands for a sustainable practice throughout the physician lifecycle, and 86.7% frequently/always promoted a culture that recognizes, supports, and effectively responds to colleagues in need. Conclusion: FM residents in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, demonstrated acceptable levels of dedication to patients, society, profession, and self, indicating a high level of professionalism. Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest. (Copyright: © 2024 Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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