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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2022

From skepticism to openness: a qualitative narrative analysis of medical students' attitudes following an integrative medicine course.

Eran Ben-Arye, Adi Finkelstein, Noah Samuels, Dina Ben-Yehuda, Elad Schiff, Shmuel Reis, Lior Lesser, Michael Bergel, Dorith Shaham

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Eran Ben-AryeFaculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel. eranben@netvision.net.il.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4058-3672
Adi FinkelsteinFaculty of Life and Health Sciences, Jerusalem College of Technology, Jerusalem, Israel.
Noah SamuelsCenter for Integrative Complementary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Dina Ben-YehudaFaculty of Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Elad SchiffFaculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.
Shmuel ReisFaculty of Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Lior LesserFaculty of Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Michael BergelFaculty of Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Dorith ShahamFaculty of Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem · ILTechnion – Israel Institute of Technology · ILJerusalem College of Technology · IL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe present study aimed to explore attitudes of medical students following a course in integrative medicine (IM) focused on palliative and supportive cancer.

methodAttitudes to IM among pre-clerkship medical students were assessed following a 3-day required course, which included interviews with international experts in IM and "hands-on" workshops mentored by IM and non-IM healthcare professionals. Student reflections were analyzed qualitatively, and written narratives were examined thematically.

resultsOf 161 students, 102 (63.4%) provided post-course reflections. The main narrative themes included pre-course attitudes, attitude changes and influencing factors, and insights on implementing IM in clinical practice. Pre-course attitudes were predominantly skeptical, with post-course attitudes more open and non-judgmental, addressing research on IM effectiveness and safety. Students looked favorably on the implementation of IM in clinical practice and felt the course enhanced communication with patients.

conclusionsStudent attitudes to IM shifted following the course, from a skeptical to a more non-judgmental and accepting approach. IM course may facilitate a better understanding of the limitations and risks of IM practices, particularly in the supportive cancer care setting, as well as implications regarding students' own resilience and professional growth.

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Integrative MedicineStudents, MedicalAttitudeAttitude of Health PersonnelCommunicationCurriculumHumansComplementary alternative medicineIntegrative medicineIntegrative oncologyMedical educationPalliative careSupportive care

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PMID35142910
PMCPMC9046550
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