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ArticleActa informatica medica : AIM : journal of the Society for Medical Informatics of Bosnia & Herzegovina : casopis Drustva za medicinsku informatiku BiH2025

Knowledge and Competency of Chest Tube Insertion Among Medical Students and Interns in Saudi Arabia.

Mohammed Almulhim, Yousef A Alhamaid, Shahad S Alsharif, Lamia L Alsulaimi, Badr Kh Julidan, Layan O Alotaibi, Reem J Alotaibi, Shahad I Aljamaan, Lial O Altamimi, Abdullah Alali

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Mohammed AlmulhimDepartment of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Yousef A AlhamaidDepartment of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Shahad S AlsharifCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Lamia L AlsulaimiCollege of Applied Medical Sciences, Respiratory Therapy Department, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Badr Kh JulidanCollege of Pharmacy, Pharm Department, Taibah University, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia.
Layan O AlotaibiCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Reem J AlotaibiCollege of Nursing, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Shahad I AljamaanCollege of Nursing, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Lial O AltamimiCollege of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah AlaliDepartment of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Background: Chest tube insertion (CTI) is a vital procedure in the management of chest trauma and pleural diseases. Challenges associated with CTI often stem from an inadequate understanding of relevant anatomy and unsafe procedural practices. Despite is importance, there is a noticeable lack of data on the current state of CTI competence and knowledge among medical students and interns in Saudi Arabia. Objective: This study aims to investigate the knowledge and competency of CTI among medical students and interns in Saudi Arabia. Methods: In 2024, a cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students and interns across various locations in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through a comprehensive questionnaire that evaluated participants' knowledge, practical experience, training and education, as well as their attitudes and beliefs regarding CTI. Results: A total of 413 medical students and interns in Saudi Arabia participated in the study, with 58.1% currently in their clinical years (Years 4-5). The findings revealed that only 35.6% demonstrated adequate knowledge about CTI. Regarding training and education, 53.5% of participants believed that the instruction they received on CTI was sufficient. Additionally, the majority (61.0%) expressed a positive attitude towards CTI, recognising its importance. However, a striking 88.4% reported having no experience performing a CTI independently, with the most commonly reported challenge being "insufficient practice opportunities" (73.6%). Conclusion: The results emphasize the necessity for targeted education to address knowledge deficits and enhance procedural competency, thereby improving clinical safety.

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