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Training medical students to improve the management of people with epilepsy
Noronha, Ana L. A; Fernandes, Paula T; Andrade, Maria da Graça G; Santiago, Silvia M; Sander, Josemir W; Li, Li M.
Affiliation
  • Noronha, Ana L. A; State University of Campinas. Departament of Neurology. Campinas. BR
  • Fernandes, Paula T; State University of Campinas. Departament of Neurology. Campinas. BR
  • Andrade, Maria da Graça G; State University of Campinas. Departament of Preventive Medicine. Campinas. BR
  • Santiago, Silvia M; State University of Campinas. Departament of Preventive Medicine. Campinas. BR
  • Sander, Josemir W; SEIN. Epilepsy Institute of the Netherlands. Heemstede. NL
  • Li, Li M; State University of Campinas. Departament of Neurology. Campinas. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 65(supl.1): 23-27, jun. 2007. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-452668
Responsible library: BR1.1
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and perception of medical students prior to and after a training course about epilepsy.

METHODS:

We used a KAP questionnaire with sixty-one questions which assesses knowledge, attitude and practice of epilepsy. Questionnaires were completed by 185 medical students, before and after epilepsy training. We compared the answers to see whether the lecture had changed the knowledge, attitude and practice in epilepsy.

RESULTS:

One hundred and six students completed the questionnaire before an eight hour course on epilepsy and 79 students completed the questionnaire one year after the course. Comparison of the knowledge scores prior to (mean=53.9, standard deviation=11.4) and after the course (mean=63.8, standard deviation=11.9) showed that students had improved knowledge after the course (t-test=5.6, p<0.001).

DISCUSSION:

Training course on epilepsy for medical students can promote improvement in the knowledge, attitudes and perception regarding epilepsy, which is maintained one year later. These results highlight the importance of continuous educational programs within the Medical Curriculum.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Avaliar conhecimentos, atitudes e percepção sobre epilepsia em estudantes de medicina antes e depois de curso de capacitação.

MÉTODO:

Foi utilizado o questionário KAP da Campanha Global "Epilepsia fora das sombras", liderada pela OMS, ILAE e IBE. Este questionário avalia conhecimento, atitude e percepção sobre epilepsia em 61 questões. Foi aplicado este questionário em 185 estudantes de medicina, antes e depois de cursos de capacitação sobre epilepsia. As questões foram comparadas para analisar as mudanças obtidas com o treinamento.

RESULTADOS:

Cento e seis estudantes de medicina responderam ao questionário antes do curso de capacitação e 79 estudantes responderam após um ano do curso. A comparação feita a respeito do conhecimento com estes estudantes mostrou que os mesmos melhoram seu conhecimento com os cursos (pré-teste nota média=53,9; DP=11,4 vs. pós-teste nota média=63,8; DP=11,9; t-test=5,6; p<0,001). DISCUSSÃO O curso de capacitação promove melhoras no conhecimento, atitude e percepção sobre epilepsia, mesmo após um ano. Estes resultados salientam a importância de programas de educação continuada dentro do currículo médico.
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Students, Medical / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Epilepsy Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / Netherlands Institution/Affiliation country: SEIN/NL / State University of Campinas/BR
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Students, Medical / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Epilepsy Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / Netherlands Institution/Affiliation country: SEIN/NL / State University of Campinas/BR
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