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ArticleSingapore medical journal2024

A modified Delphi approach to nurturing professionalism in postgraduate medical education in Singapore.

Yao Hao Teo, Tan Ying Peh, Ahmad Bin Hanifah Marican Abdurrahman, Alexia Sze Inn Lee, Min Chiam, Warren Fong, Limin Wijaya, Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna

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Article in Singapore medical journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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15 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Yao Hao TeoYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0003-0439-4097
Tan Ying PehDivision of Supportive and Palliative Care, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore.
Ahmad Bin Hanifah Marican AbdurrahmanYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Alexia Sze Inn LeeDivision of Cancer Education, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-2931-1553
Min ChiamDivision of Cancer Education, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0003-0145-6256
Warren FongYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Limin WijayaDuke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.
Lalit Kumar Radha KrishnaYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-7350-8644

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionNurturing professional identities instils behavioural standards of physicians, and this in turn facilitates consistent professional attitudes, practice and patient care. Identities are socioculturally constructed efforts; therefore, we must account for the social, cultural and local healthcare factors that shape physicians' roles, responsibilities and expectations. This study aimed to forward a programme to nurture professionalism among physicians in Singapore.

methodsA three-phase, evidenced-based approach was used. First, a systematic scoping review (SSR) was conducted to identify professionalism elements. Second, a questionnaire was created based on the findings of the SSR. Third, a modified Delphi approach, which involved local experts to identify socioculturally appropriate elements to nurture professionalism, was used.

resultsA total of 124 articles were identified from the SSR; these articles revealed definitions, knowledge, skills and approaches to nurturing professionalism. Through the modified Delphi approach, we identified professional traits, virtues, communication, ethical, self-care, teaching and assessment methods, and support mechanisms.

conclusionThe results of this study formed the basis for a holistic and longitudinal programme focused on instilling professional traits and competencies over time through personalised and holistic support of physicians. The findings will be of interest to medical communities in the region and beyond.

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Delphi TechniqueEducation, Medical, GraduateProfessionalismAttitude of Health PersonnelClinical CompetenceHumansPhysiciansPhysician's RoleSingaporeSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMID34823327
PMCPMC11232710

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