SynthesisBMC medical education2021
Student support systems for undergraduate medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic narrative review of the literature.
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- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student experiences during rural placements in Australia: findings from a national multi-centre survey.BMC medical education · 2022Article
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- Supportive atmosphere in medical education in the post-COVID-19 era: We are not out of the woods yet!Journal of advances in medical education & professionalism · 2022Article
- Training of Faculty and Staff in Recognising Undergraduate Medical Students' Psychological Symptoms and Providing Support: A Narrative Literature Review.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- COVID-19 pandemic's impact on French Health Students: A cross-sectional study during the third wave.Journal of affective disorders · 2022Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical student placements in rural Queensland: A survey study.The Australian journal of rural health · 2022Article
- The role of mentoring, supervision, coaching, teaching and instruction on professional identity formation: a systematic scoping review.BMC medical education · 2022Article
- The perception of e-learning during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by students of medical universities in Poland - a survey-based study.BMC medical education · 2022Article
- Telemedicine in Emergency Medicine in the COVID-19 Pandemic-Experiences and Prospects-A Narrative Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has boosted medical students' vulnerability to various problems. Given the stressful nature of medical disciplines, considerable attention must be paid to student support systems during pandemics. This study aimed to review the current literature regarding medical student support systems systematically.
methodsWe performed a systematic review of six databases and grey literature sources in addition to a hand search in the references of the articles on April 5, 2021. We included all studies about support for undergraduate medical students delivered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In conducting this review, we used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.
resultsA total of 3646 articles were retrieved from the databases, and 16 additional papers were extracted from other sources. After removing duplicates, we screened 2434 titles and abstracts according to our criteria. Among them, 32 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility. Ultimately, 10 studies were included for review. We identified two major themes: (a) academic support and (b) mental health support. All of the included studies utilized online methods whether for transitioning from previous support systems or developing novel approaches. Students and faculty members seemed to be receptive to these new systems. Despite indicating outstanding program outcomes, most studies merely described the positive effects of the program rather than providing a precise evaluation.
conclusionThere are several methods of supporting medical students who are experiencing unprecedented changes in their educational trajectory. Due to substantial differences in undergraduate medical education in different regions of the world, cultural and contextual-oriented support is indispensable for developing a safe learning environment. Future research should investigate the question of the extent to which online support can supersede in-person strategies.
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