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Objective: Medical Education Journal Club is an evidence-based approach to teach and learn critical appraisal techniques on available literature. This study evaluates the implementation and experience of two academic years of Journal club at Medical Education Department, King Saud University
Methods: We started JC in 2015 at medical education department, KSU. An invitation with a published paper and event poster were sent 2 weeks prior of the session to participants. A traditional one-group posttest design with open item survey were conducted at the end of every session
Results: A total of 12 sessions were conducted in total. The average attendance of 26 [Male: 42/79, 53.1%] and [Female: 31/79, 39.2%] with mix of professors, associate and assistant professors. The MEJC had a positive effect on participant's session expectations [45/79, 92.4%], and had increased their knowledge of the field [73/79, 92.4%]. It was observed that the attendance of event depends on the speaker for the event. The sessions have also arisen the need of trainings and other scientific activities
Conclusions: MEJC is an educational activity that can play important aspect in providing high quality healthcare teachings. We conclude that the success and consistency of MEJC depends on speaker. It commensurate the audience interest to attend and learn. While proper advertisement of event, and regular attendance also plays a vital role in this regard
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Humans , Female , Male , Journalism, Medical , Delivery of Health Care , FacultyABSTRACT
To document and evaluate various injuries leading to tetanus in adults. Retrospective study involving indoor patients with tetanus. Tetanus section of medical Ward of Mayo Hospital, /K.E.Medical College, Lahore. Ninety one patients admitted in the ward in the year 1997. Main outcome measures: Some unreported wounds possibly leading to tetanus in adults. There was male preponderance [M:F = 1.5:1] Majority [93.4%] were be low the age of 60 years and 75 patients [82.4%] were below the age of 50 years. Fifty six [61.5%] patients were from urban slums and 35 [38.5%] were from rural areas and none from posh localities. Eighty six [94.5%] were not vaccinated and 5 [5.5%] were not sure of having vaccination against tetanus. Commonest site of the wound was on foot and leg [46.1%] followed by uterus and vagina [26.4%], other sites being arm [12.1%] hand, [11%] nose, head, thigh and back 1.1% each. Commonest type of wound was roadside accident [37.3%], illegally induced abortions, delivery and post delivery handling [26.4%]. Other unusual wounds were nail injuries [7.7%] elective surgery [5.5%] firearms and crackers [4.4%]. I/M. injections [4.4%] thorn [3.3%] electiricshock [2.2%] scratch of hen paw [2.2%], dog bite [1.1%]. No cause found in 5 [5.5%] patients. Mean stay in the ward was 33.6 +/- 19.2 days. Fifty [55%] patients recovered completely and were discharged home. The mortality was 42.8% and 2.2% left the ward against medical advice. Besides common injuries, that can lead to tetanus, uncommon wounds of firearms and crackers, illegally induced abortions [dai] mis-handling, tubal ligation, IUCD etc. have not been reported in the past to cause tetanus, and should not be overlooked. Most of the survivors had longer incubation period. Severe and fatal tetanus was noted in patients with shorter incubation period