ArticleBMC medical education2024
Assessment of opioid knowledge and attitudes among senior medical students in Taiwan's pain education curriculum: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey.
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introductionWhile the opioid crisis has been a significant concern in North America, Taiwan has not encountered a similar crisis. This study investigated medical students' perceptions of opioid therapy for chronic pain management in Taiwan.
methodsA cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among third- and fourth-year medical students who had completed an 18-hour pain medicine curriculum, in comparison with those who did not take the course in Mar 2022 and May 2023. The survey assessed their knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of the opioid crisis in the United States and Taiwan.
resultsIn total, 135 (88.2%) of 153 senior medical students who had completed the curriculum responded to the survey. They exhibited a better understanding of opioids (P < 0.001) and held a more negative attitude toward opioid use (P = 0.011) compared with 105 students who did not take the course. Additionally, out of 240 respondents, 177 (73.8%) acknowledged the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States, while only 70 (29.2%) disagreed with the notion of an ongoing opioid crisis in Taiwan. Furthermore, 90% of all students expressed agreement with the need for further education on chronic pain management after graduation.
conclusionAmong senior medical students in Taiwan, those who completed an elective pain medicine curriculum demonstrated enhanced knowledge of opioids, a more cautious attitude toward opioid use, and a willingness to receive further education on chronic pain management. Over 70% of students remained uncertain or incorrectly believed that there was an opioid crisis in Taiwan.
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