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Psychological Consequences of the Delay in the Silent Mentor Programme During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives From Family Members of Silent Mentors.
Wong, Li Ping; Tan, Sik Loo; Alias, Haridah; Sia, Thiam Eng; Saw, Aik.
  • Wong LP; Center for Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Tan SL; Unit of Silent Mentor Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Alias H; Unit of Silent Mentor Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Sia TE; National Orthopaedic Center of Excellence for Research & Learning (NOCERAL), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Saw A; Center for Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Omega (Westport) ; : 302228211000952, 2021 Apr 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2237051
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a hold on the Silent Mentor Programme (SMP); this pause has not only caused unprecedented challenges for the delivery of medical education but has forced changes in the programme ceremony sessions. We aimed to describe the psychological impact and experiences of family members of silent mentors during the COVID-19 pandemic using qualitative interviews. Many expressed feelings of remorse and unrest about the unprecedented delay of the SMP. The delay increased negative emotions particularly among some elderly family members; however, there was no prominent negative effect on their functional health and well-being. Several participants relayed the belief that the soul cannot rest until the body receives a proper burial while some worried about the deterioration of the physical condition of the mentors. In conclusion, findings provide insights into the importance of not overlooking the mental health implications of delaying the SMP in future outbreaks or crises.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Qualitative research Language: English Journal: Omega (Westport) Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 00302228211000952

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Qualitative research Language: English Journal: Omega (Westport) Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 00302228211000952