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ArticleBMC medical education2023

The educational value of ward rounds as a learning and teaching opportunity for house officers, medical officers, and registrars in Sudanese hospitals: a multi-center cross-sectional study.

Mohammed Mahmmoud Fadelallah Eljack, Fadi M Toum Ahmed, Elfatih A Hasabo, Mohammed Alfatih, Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed Ahmed, Walaa Elnaiem, Malaz Tarig AbdAlla Mohamed, Alaa Ahmed, Fayha M Mdani Hamood, Amina Alfatih Idris Hajhamd and 39 more

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Mohammed Mahmmoud Fadelallah Eljack *Faculty of Medicine, University of Bakht Alruda, Ad Duwaym, Sudan. m.mahmmoud96@gmail.com.
Fadi M Toum Ahmed *Faculty of Medicine, Sinnar University, Sinnar, Sudan.
Elfatih A HasaboFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9727-8620
Mohammed AlfatihFaculty of Medicine, University of Alzaiem Alazhari, Khartoum, Sudan.
Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed AhmedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Walaa ElnaiemFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Malaz Tarig AbdAlla MohamedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Alaa AhmedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Fayha M Mdani HamoodFaculty of Medicine, Sinnar University, Sinnar, Sudan.
Amina Alfatih Idris HajhamdFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Raga Muawia Mukhtar AhmedNational University Sudan, Khartoum, Sudan.
Alia Fadl Alla Bashir MansoorFaculty of Medicine, University of Bahri, Khartoum, Sudan.
Esraa Mohammed AhmedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Yageen Makki Elsaid Ahmed EisaFaculty of Medicine, West Kordofan University, Al-Nuhud, Sudan.
Nagwa Yassin Mohammed TahaFaculty of Medicine, Omdurman Alahlia University, Om Durman, Sudan.
Mohga Elshafie AhmedFaculty of Medicine, Omdurman Alahlia University, Om Durman, Sudan.
Ammar Alemam Diab AlnourFaculty of Medicine, Almughtaribeen University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Duha Osman Abdalatheem TayfourFaculty of Medicine, University of Bakht Alruda, Ad Duwaym, Sudan.
Leenah Ms MohammedFaculty of Medicine, University of Alzaiem Alazhari, Khartoum, Sudan.
Entisar Abdalla Zin Elabdein AhmedFaculty of Medicine, Almughtaribeen University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Samaher TajeldeenFaculty of Medicine, Kordofan University, El Obied, Sudan.
Maha Ali AbdelrasoulFaculty of Medicine, University of Kassala, Kassala, Sudan.
Iman Magdi Mohamed BallaFaculty of Medicine, University of Bakht Alruda, Ad Duwaym, Sudan.
Hiba Awadelkareem Osman FadlDepartment of Haematology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, AL-Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Tawheed Abdelfatah Hamza AhmedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Abdalla YousifFaculty of Medicine, University of Red Sea, Port Sudan, Sudan.
Qaswarah A AbdulraziqueFaculty of Medicine, University of Bakht Alruda, Ad Duwaym, Sudan.
Mohammed SabriFaculty of Medicine, Omdurman Islamic University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Hanouf Nasreldeen DafallaFaculty of Medicine, University of Algadarif, Gadarif, Sudan.
Mawada Fath AlrahamanFaculty of Medicine, University of Bakht Alruda, Ad Duwaym, Sudan.
Farah Riyad Gafar MohamedNational University Sudan, Khartoum, Sudan.
Alaa Mohammed Osman Basher AhmedFaculty of Medicine, University of Bahri, Khartoum, Sudan.
Noon Hatim Khalid AlrabeeFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Marwa Elbannan Elhassan Mohamed AliFaculty of Medicine, Alribat National University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Monia Mukhtar AliFaculty of Medicine, University of Alzaiem Alazhari, Khartoum, Sudan.
Abdelrahim Abdelrazig Ahmed IbrahimFaculty of Medicine, Alribat National University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Ahmed A WahaballahFaculty of Medicine, University of Bakht Alruda, Ad Duwaym, Sudan.
Mohammed ElbagirFaculty of Medicine, University of Alzaiem Alazhari, Khartoum, Sudan.
Esrar Adel AlkhierNational University Sudan, Khartoum, Sudan.
M A AhmedFaculty of Medicine, University of Dongola, Dongola, Sudan.
Alamin MustafaFaculty of Medicine, University of ALNeelain, Khartoum, Sudan.
Akram Khalid AltiganyFaculty of Medicine, Omdurman Islamic University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Amna ElaagibFaculty of Medicine, Omdurman Alahlia University, Om Durman, Sudan.
Yahya AlmakeyFaculty of Medicine, Alribat National University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Israa Kamaleldin Mohammed AltayebFaculty of Medicine, Almughtaribeen University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Gorashi HumidaFaculty of Medicine, Sinnar University, Sinnar, Sudan.
Mohamed Hamid Abdelsalam MohamedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Ahmed Tajalsir Mohamed AliFaculty of Medicine, Alribat National University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Omnia Mokhtar Mohammed AhmedFaculty of Medicine, University of Shendi, Shendi, Sudan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWard rounds are a cornerstone in the educational experience of junior doctors and an essential part of teaching patient care. Here, we aimed to assess the doctors' perception of ward rounds as an educational opportunity and to identify the obstacles faced in conducting a proper ward round in Sudanese hospitals.

methodA cross-sectional study was conducted from the 15

resultsA total of 2,011 doctors participated in this study (882 house officers, 697 medical officers, and 432 registrars). The participants were aged 26.9 ± 3.2 years, and females constituted about 60% of the sample. An average of 3.1 ± 6.8 ward rounds were conducted per week in our hospitals, with 11.1 ± 20.3 h spent on ward rounds per week. Most doctors agreed that ward rounds are suitable for teaching patient management (91.3%) and diagnostic investigations (89.1%). Almost all the doctors agreed that being interested in teaching (95.1%) and communicating appropriately with the patients (94.7%) make a good teacher in ward rounds. Furthermore, nearly all the doctors agreed that being interested in learning (94.3%) and communicating appropriately with the teacher (94.5%) make a good student on ward rounds. About 92.8% of the doctors stated that the quality of ward rounds could be improved. The most frequently reported obstacles faced during ward rounds were the noise (70%) and lack of privacy (77%) in the ward environment.

conclusionWard rounds have a special value in teaching patient diagnosis and management. Being interested in teaching/learning and having good communication skills were the two major criteria that make a good teacher/learner. Unfortunately, ward rounds are faced with obstacles related to the ward environment. It is mandatory to ensure the quality of both ward rounds' teaching and environment to optimize the educational value and subsequently improve patient care practice.

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LearningTeaching RoundsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth PersonnelHospitalsHumansEducationalRoundTeachingTrainingWard

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PMCPMC10248958

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