Patients' attitudes to bedside teaching after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Autor: Jackson, Hayley, MacBride, Claire, Taylor, Laura, Carey, Michael, Higgins, Mary F.
Zdroj: Irish Journal of Medical Science; Jun2024, Vol. 193 Issue 3, p1337-1342, 6p
Abstrakt: Background: Bedside teaching (BST) is a method of structured clinical teaching where the patient is central in education. We had previously explored the patients' perceptions of BST using both a qualitative research study and validation of a questionnaire, both showing strong support by patients for BST once basic rules of respect and confidentiality are followed. With the COVID-19 pandemic, clinical education transitioned to online/virtual learning. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore patients' attitudes towards reintroduction of BST as the pandemic restrictions have lifted. Methods: Patients were invited to complete a validated questionnaire exploring their attitudes towards BST. A descriptive analysis was performed. Results were compared to a previous study performed before the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Four hundred patients consented to complete the questionnaires. Participants included women attending for antenatal (40%), postnatal (33%) and gynaecology issues (28%). Most patients (> 94%) reported that they were happy to be involved in BST. Patients believed that they should not be asked to participate in BST should they feel stressed or unwell (69%). These findings were the same as our previous study, performed prior to the pandemic. Conclusion: This study shows extensive and persisting patient support for BST. BST is unique in that it allows students to gain a deeper understanding of the disease which are hard to elicit through online/virtual methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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