Attitude towards problem-based learning and its relationship with locus of control and academic self-concept among medical students / 한국의학교육

PURPOSE: This study aimed to assess the degree of acceptance of problem-based learning (PBL) among phase one medical students and its association with academic self-concept (ASC) and internal locus of control (ILOC). METHODS: A 5-point Likert scale valid and reliable questionnaire assessing the attitude towards PBL, ASC, and ILOC was given to phase one medical students at MAHSA University. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS ver. 22.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, USA). RESULTS: Out of 255 participants, there were 84 males and 171 females, 175 Malaysians and 80 non-Malaysians. The results showed an overall acceptance of PBL with a mean of 3.7±0.07, ASC of 3.5±0.05 and ILOC of 2.9±0.05. Females showed a higher significant acceptance of PBL, ASC, and ILOC as compared with males. There was no difference between Malaysians and non-Malaysians in any of the variables measured. Simple regression analysis revealed a significant predictive effect of acceptance of PBL on ASC and ILOC (r=0.44 and r=0.88, respectively). CONCLUSION: The higher the acceptance of PBL among students, the higher is the ASC and ILOC. This reflects the importance of PBL as a teaching method as well as the importance of increasing the level of appreciation of PBL amongst students.

Attitude towards problem-based learning and its relationship with locus of control and academic self-concept among medical students / 한국의학교육

PURPOSE@#This study aimed to assess the degree of acceptance of problem-based learning (PBL) among phase one medical students and its association with academic self-concept (ASC) and internal locus of control (ILOC).@*METHODS@#A 5-point Likert scale valid and reliable questionnaire assessing the attitude towards PBL, ASC, and ILOC was given to phase one medical students at MAHSA University. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS ver. 22.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, USA).@*RESULTS@#Out of 255 participants, there were 84 males and 171 females, 175 Malaysians and 80 non-Malaysians. The results showed an overall acceptance of PBL with a mean of 3.7±0.07, ASC of 3.5±0.05 and ILOC of 2.9±0.05. Females showed a higher significant acceptance of PBL, ASC, and ILOC as compared with males. There was no difference between Malaysians and non-Malaysians in any of the variables measured. Simple regression analysis revealed a significant predictive effect of acceptance of PBL on ASC and ILOC (r=0.44 and r=0.88, respectively).@*CONCLUSION@#The higher the acceptance of PBL among students, the higher is the ASC and ILOC. This reflects the importance of PBL as a teaching method as well as the importance of increasing the level of appreciation of PBL amongst students.

Tegumental histological effects of Mirazid? and myrrh volatile oil on adult Fasciola gigantica

To evaluated the histological changes within the tegument of adult Fasciola gigantica (F. gigantica) that led to the gross changes that were visible externally. Methods: The effects of oleoresin extract of myrrh (Mirazid ? ), myrrh volatile oil and triclabendazole sulphoxide (reference drug) on the tegumental structure of adult F. gigantica following treatment in vitro had been determined by light microscopy. Results: The internal changes in the tegument observed in this study were compatible with surface changes seen in the previous scanning electron microscopy study, using the same drugs. The swelling of tegumental syncytium was a particular feature of their action, but its level was much greater with myrrh volatile oil, in which vacuolization of the tegument and loss of spines were observed. Conclusions: The present study demonstrated the fasciocidal properties of Mirazid ? oleoresin extract, and it might be possible to reinforce its fasciocidal activity by increasing its content of myrrh volatile oil.

Local injection of autologous platelet rich plasma and corticosteroid in treatment of lateral epicondylitis and plantar fasciitis: randomized clinical trial

This randomized controlled study was designed to compare the effectiveness of local injection of autologous platelet rich plasma [PRP] and local steroid in reducing pain and improving function in a cohort of patients with tennis elbow [TE] and plantar fasciitis [PF]. The study population comprised two groups; Group 1 patients with TE [n = 30] and Group 2 patients with PF [n = 30]. In each group patients were allocated randomly to receive either a steroid or PRP injections. All patients filled in visual analog scale [VAS], disability of arm, shoulder and hand [DASH] score for TE and foot health status questionnaire [FHSQ] for PF at base line and after 6 weeks. Relative to TE group of patients significant differences were observed between VAS and DASH scores at base line and 6 weeks after treatment in both groups [p < 0.001]. While no significant differences were observed relative to VAS and DASH score changes between both groups [p > 0.05]. In PF patients comparison of VAS and FHSQ at base line and 6 weeks after treatment between control group and PRP group showed significant differences for VAS [p = 0.005 and p < 0.001, respectively], and for FHSQ [p = 0.03 and p < 0.001, respectively]. While highly significant difference were observed between both groups regarding VAS and FHSQ changes [p = 0.001]. Local injection of autologous PRP proved to be a promising form of therapy for TE and PF. It is both safe and effective in relieving pain and improving function and superior to local steroids in PF