The current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey
Abstract Background Recent data on the teaching of “spirituality and health” (S/H) in medical schools are needed. In this study, we aimed to investigate the current status of S/H teaching in Brazilian medical schools, the opinions of medical directors/deans on this topic and the factors associated w...
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| author | Giancarlo Lucchetti Paulo Othavio de Araujo Almeida Elena Zuliani Martin Leonardo Garcia Góes Keylla Cássia Gomes Cotta Andressa Correia Lima Oscarina da Silva Ezequiel Alessandra Lamas Granero Lucchetti |
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| description | Abstract Background Recent data on the teaching of “spirituality and health” (S/H) in medical schools are needed. In this study, we aimed to investigate the current status of S/H teaching in Brazilian medical schools, the opinions of medical directors/deans on this topic and the factors associated with its incorporation into the curriculum. Methods A nationwide cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2021. Information concerning the S/H content in the curricula of medical schools was obtained through medical school representatives and other sources. Medical school representatives were asked about their opinions of and barriers to S/H teaching. Regression models were used to evaluate the factors associated with the incorporation of such content into the curriculum. Results Information on the incorporation of S/H content in medical curricula was retrieved from different sources for all 342 (100%) Brazilian medical schools. Among the representatives, 150 (43.9%) completed the online form. An increase in the S/H content in Brazilian medical schools was observed (from 40% to 2011 to 65.5% in 2021). Most medical school representatives agreed that this issue is important in medical training and that more space in the curriculum is needed. However, they also observed several barriers, such as a lack of knowledge of medical teachers/faculty, a lack of time, and the topic not being included in teaching plans. The most important factors that influenced the incorporation of S/H teaching in medical schools and representatives’ opinions were a lack of time and knowledge, professor preparedness and standardized national competency requirements. Conclusion These results could help medical educators rethink the incorporation of S/H content into their curricula. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6508e58a6e334af5a2ce1427f95c792e2023-03-22T11:37:18ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202023-03-0123111010.1186/s12909-023-04153-zThe current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide surveyGiancarlo Lucchetti0Paulo Othavio de Araujo Almeida1Elena Zuliani Martin2Leonardo Garcia Góes3Keylla Cássia Gomes Cotta4Andressa Correia Lima5Oscarina da Silva Ezequiel6Alessandra Lamas Granero Lucchetti7School of Medicine, Federal University of Juiz de ForaSchool of Medicine, Federal University of Mato GrossoSchool of Medicine, Federal University of Mato GrossoSchool of Medicine, Centro Universitário São CamiloSchool of Medicine, Federal University of Juiz de ForaEscola Superior de Ciências da SaúdeSchool of Medicine, Federal University of Juiz de ForaSchool of Medicine, Federal University of Juiz de ForaAbstract Background Recent data on the teaching of “spirituality and health” (S/H) in medical schools are needed. In this study, we aimed to investigate the current status of S/H teaching in Brazilian medical schools, the opinions of medical directors/deans on this topic and the factors associated with its incorporation into the curriculum. Methods A nationwide cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2021. Information concerning the S/H content in the curricula of medical schools was obtained through medical school representatives and other sources. Medical school representatives were asked about their opinions of and barriers to S/H teaching. Regression models were used to evaluate the factors associated with the incorporation of such content into the curriculum. Results Information on the incorporation of S/H content in medical curricula was retrieved from different sources for all 342 (100%) Brazilian medical schools. Among the representatives, 150 (43.9%) completed the online form. An increase in the S/H content in Brazilian medical schools was observed (from 40% to 2011 to 65.5% in 2021). Most medical school representatives agreed that this issue is important in medical training and that more space in the curriculum is needed. However, they also observed several barriers, such as a lack of knowledge of medical teachers/faculty, a lack of time, and the topic not being included in teaching plans. The most important factors that influenced the incorporation of S/H teaching in medical schools and representatives’ opinions were a lack of time and knowledge, professor preparedness and standardized national competency requirements. Conclusion These results could help medical educators rethink the incorporation of S/H content into their curricula.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04153-zMedical educationSpiritualityReligionTeachingMedical students |
| spellingShingle | Giancarlo Lucchetti Paulo Othavio de Araujo Almeida Elena Zuliani Martin Leonardo Garcia Góes Keylla Cássia Gomes Cotta Andressa Correia Lima Oscarina da Silva Ezequiel Alessandra Lamas Granero Lucchetti The current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey BMC Medical Education Medical education Spirituality Religion Teaching Medical students |
| title | The current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey |
| title_full | The current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey |
| title_fullStr | The current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | The current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey |
| title_short | The current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey |
| title_sort | current status of spirituality and health teaching in brazilian medical schools a nationwide survey |
| topic | Medical education Spirituality Religion Teaching Medical students |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04153-z |
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