Anatomy as a Basic Medical Science: Perceptions of Allied Health Science Students in an Indian Medical School
Introduction: Anatomy courses in health science disciplines, including allied health programs, face criticism for being extensive and lacking focus on career-relevant competencies. Objectives: To evaluate allied health students' perceptions of the anatomy syllabus using feedback analysis to ide...
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| description | Introduction: Anatomy courses in health science disciplines, including allied health programs, face criticism for being extensive and lacking focus on career-relevant competencies. Objectives: To evaluate allied health students' perceptions of the anatomy syllabus using feedback analysis to identify areas for improvement and align the curriculum with their needs. Methods: A qualitative study gathered feedback from 100 second, third, and fourth-year allied health students through an anonymous questionnaire comprising of eight items, six of which were rated using a five-point Likert scale, while two comprised open-ended questions. By recording the number and percentage of students responding to each item and calculating mean ratings. Results: Over 75% of students find the anatomy syllabus extensive, requiring memorization. About 70% believe it addresses essential competencies, but 60% feel practical aspects receive inadequate emphasis. Half note a lack of clear distinction between anatomy and physiology in textbooks. Conclusion: Tailoring the anatomy syllabus to specific allied health courses is crucial, focusing on appropriateness, conciseness, and well-defined learning outcomes. Students' perceptions highlight the need for a more targeted and simplified approach, aligning the curriculum with practical demands for professional success. Collaborative efforts between educators and students are vital for ongoing refinement and optimization. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b6d1047e07de461284f7803316576de22024-03-31T10:00:59ZengNational Board of ExaminationsNational Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences2583-75242024-04-01Volume 2430732210.61770/NBEJMS.2024.v02.i04.004Anatomy as a Basic Medical Science: Perceptions of Allied Health Science Students in an Indian Medical SchoolUma SV0Anitha Misquith1Anisha B2Mahesh Chaulagain3Lalita Shrestha4Harish Rangareddy5Professor, Department of Anatomy, Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Muddenahalli, Sathya Sai Grama, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka-562101, IndiaAssistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Sapthagiri institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hesarghatta main road, Bangalore, Karnataka-560090Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Dr. Chandramma Dayanand Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Dayanand Sagar University, Harohalli, Bangalore, Karnataka-562112, IndiaMedical Lab Technologist, Department of Biochemistry, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hesarghatta Main road, Bangalore, Karnataka-560090, IndiaMedical Lab Technologist, Department of Biochemistry, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hesarghatta Main road, Bangalore, Karnataka-560090, IndiaAssistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Haveri, Karnataka-581110Introduction: Anatomy courses in health science disciplines, including allied health programs, face criticism for being extensive and lacking focus on career-relevant competencies. Objectives: To evaluate allied health students' perceptions of the anatomy syllabus using feedback analysis to identify areas for improvement and align the curriculum with their needs. Methods: A qualitative study gathered feedback from 100 second, third, and fourth-year allied health students through an anonymous questionnaire comprising of eight items, six of which were rated using a five-point Likert scale, while two comprised open-ended questions. By recording the number and percentage of students responding to each item and calculating mean ratings. Results: Over 75% of students find the anatomy syllabus extensive, requiring memorization. About 70% believe it addresses essential competencies, but 60% feel practical aspects receive inadequate emphasis. Half note a lack of clear distinction between anatomy and physiology in textbooks. Conclusion: Tailoring the anatomy syllabus to specific allied health courses is crucial, focusing on appropriateness, conciseness, and well-defined learning outcomes. Students' perceptions highlight the need for a more targeted and simplified approach, aligning the curriculum with practical demands for professional success. Collaborative efforts between educators and students are vital for ongoing refinement and optimization.https://natboard.edu.in/ejournal/articledtl?x=UWRrbDZjUzNSMHdCaktmTWQ4bGg0Zz09anatomyallied health occupationseducational needs assessment |
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| title | Anatomy as a Basic Medical Science: Perceptions of Allied Health Science Students in an Indian Medical School |
| title_full | Anatomy as a Basic Medical Science: Perceptions of Allied Health Science Students in an Indian Medical School |
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