Clinicians' Opinions on the Clinical Relevance of Anatomy Education at Stellenbosch University

Autor/inn/en	Lunn-Collier, Robyn; Layman-Lemphane, Jodie I.; Baatjes, Karin J.; Correia, Janine
Titel	Clinicians' Opinions on the Clinical Relevance of Anatomy Education at Stellenbosch University
Quelle	In: Anatomical Sciences Education, 15 (2022) 4, S.745-753 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Lunn-Collier, Robyn) ORCID (Layman-Lemphane, Jodie I.) ORCID (Baatjes, Karin J.) ORCID (Correia, Janine)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1935-9772
DOI	10.1002/ase.2175
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Relevance (Education); Anatomy; Medical Education; Undergraduate Study; Delivery Systems; Technology Uses in Education; Technological Advancement; Educational Resources; South Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Relevance; Relevanz; Anatomie; Medizinische Ausbildung; Grundstudium; Auslieferung; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Technological development; Technologische Entwicklung; Bildungsmittel; Südafrika; Süd-Afrika; Republik Südafrika; Südafrikanische Republik
Abstract	Anatomical science is a fundamental element of undergraduate medical education; thus, it is imperative that the course serves future medical professionals when entering clinical practice. However, anatomical education has faced challenges in recent years including decreased allocated time, increased class sizes and over-stretched staff. Technological advancements in anatomical education may provide relief to these issues. Therefore, exploring clinicians' perspective on the clinical relevance and efficacy of anatomical education, within an African context, can inform its future. This study used a qualitative research approach within an interpretive paradigm. Eight semi-structured one-on-one interviews were conducted with clinicians associated with Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data, creating themes and codes. Trust worthiness of the data was ensured through peer debriefing and member checking. Results reveal that clinicians find clinically relevant anatomy valuable to students. However, some feel that this is not delivered effectively at present. Clinicians see potential for the incorporation of clinical technologies into anatomical pedagogy. Although clinicians are hopeful for new technological developments in anatomical education, concerns were reported about its autonomous nature. This study concludes that although clinically relevant anatomical education is beneficial to students, the time and the resources via which it is delivered should be considered. There is optimism for the future of anatomical education with the advancements of technologically based educational resources, however, new resources should be incorporated with planning and supervision. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01