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ReviewJournal of medical education and curricular development

Enhancing Professionalism Online (Netiquette) in Medical Schools: A Systematic Scoping Review.

Donovan Kai Wei Ng, Jonathan Zhen Liang, Ruth Si Man Wong, Vijayprasanth Raveendran, Gillian Li Gek Phua, Warren Fong, Crystal Lim, Jamie Xuelian Zhou, Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna

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Donovan Kai Wei NgYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore.
Jonathan Zhen LiangYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore.
Ruth Si Man WongYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore.
Vijayprasanth RaveendranYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore.
Gillian Li Gek PhuaDivision of Supportive & Palliative Care, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore.
Warren FongYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore.
Crystal LimMedical Social Services, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
Jamie Xuelian ZhouDivision of Supportive & Palliative Care, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore.
Lalit Kumar Radha KrishnaYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore.

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Abstract

Background: The relaxing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions has not seen the return to previous in-person teaching formats. As blended training continues to be used, there is emphasis on the need to better appreciate the expectations, etiquette, and professional code of conduct ("netiquette") surrounding online learning, especially in light of evidence that poor online professionalism compromises learning and clinical practice. Objectives: This review seeks to map regnant netiquette guidelines in medical schools that will inform and provide preliminary recommendations for a clinically relevant framework. Design: This study is a systematic scoping review (SSR). Methods: Krishna's Systematic Evidence-Based Approach (SEBA)'s Constructivist ontological and Relativist epistemological lens was used to guide this SSR. The SEBA process involves 6 stages, including the Results: In total, 7941 abstracts were reviewed, 198 full text articles were evaluated, and 83 articles were included. The analysis of the results revealed 4 key domains: (1) current guidelines, (2) manifestations, (3) contributing factors, and (4) implications. This SSR in SEBA highlights variability and gaps in current guidelines and reveals the impact of sociocultural factors on breaches in netiquette. Unsurprisingly, contextual and clinical considerations shape the contributory factors impacting lapses in netiquette and their implications. Conclusions: Based on the data accrued, this article proposes basic guidelines on netiquette and measures to support their effective employment. This includes curricular adaptations, methods of teaching and enhancing engagement with the students and faculty training. Drawing on prevailing studies, it also recommends methods of assessing netiquette, online professionalism, and the learning environment. Suggestions are also made for future areas of study.

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ethicsinformation technologymedical education and trainingmedical schoolsmedical studentsnetiquetteonline etiquetteonline learningonline professionalism

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PMID40008119
PMCPMC11851755

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