ArticleBMC medical education2024
Experiences, attitudes, and knowledge of medical students regarding intellectual and developmental disability: a Canadian study.
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- A Rapid Mapping Review of Medication Burden in Adults with an Intellectual Disability: What We Know and What We Do Not Know.Drug, healthcare and patient safety · 2026Review
- Engagement of students in care delivery for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through interprofessional education.Canadian medical education journal · 2025Article
- A cross-country analysis of Polish, Serbian, and Czech medical students' competencies in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.BMC medical education · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAs the healthcare of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) shifts toward community-based services, physicians in all areas of medicine are more likely to care for this population. To ensure that all physicians can provide high-quality care to people with IDD, further understanding and attention to undergraduate medical education related to IDD is needed.
methodsA 24-item survey assessed the experiences, attitudes, knowledge, skills, and future interest of Canadian medical students regarding IDD. Descriptive statistics were calculated for questionnaire responses and responses of students who had more in-depth experience were compared to those of students with minimal past experience.
resultsA total of 443 Canadian medical students completed the survey. Students did not feel competent obtaining clear histories from people with IDD. Most students were not confident they could provide quality care to this population but wanted further learning. Students with prior IDD experiences through family/friends felt more knowledgeable and interested in caring for this population than those with community/clinical and minimal experiences. DISCUSSION: Many Canadian medical students lack the knowledge and skills needed to adequately care for people with IDD. Despite this, a majority of students were interested in further learning opportunities to improve care for people with IDD. These findings underscore the necessity of evaluating the current medical curriculum and implementing measures to better prepare students to care for this population.
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