METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 461 medical students, utilizing convenience sampling. Data collection employed a validated, self-administered tool. Statistical analysis in SPSS Version 25 included t-tests and chi-square tests, comparing scores based on age, gender, year of study, and exposure to the formal neurosurgical rotations in their institute. Significance value was set at P < 0.05.
RESULTS: In the study of 461 medical students, 79.8% identified with the 19-23 age group, and 63.8% affirmed neurosurgery exposure. Medical students\' perceptions included: 167 (36.3%) students found neurosurgery teaching sufficient; 164 (35.6%) disagreed that obtaining neurosurgical history is difficult; 224 (48.6%) agreed on neurosurgical disease complexity; and 250 (54.2%) found these diseases challenging and interesting. A majority of 183 (39.7%) respondents agreed that neurosurgical diseases had poor outcomes. Regarding training for neurosurgical surgery, 205 (44.5%) participants strongly agreed on its length, and 215 (46.7%) consented to extensive operating hours. However, 167 (36.3%) strongly disagreed about the ample job prospects in Pakistan.
CONCLUSIONS: Enhancing neurosurgery education with quality, consistency, and adaptability is essential to bridge gaps and inspire future neurosurgeons. These findings guide improvements in educational programs, preparing a skilled workforce to meet evolving health-care demands.
方法:进行了一项涉及461名医学生的横断面研究,利用方便采样。数据收集采用了经过验证的自我管理工具。SPSS第25版的统计分析包括t检验,卡方检验,根据年龄比较分数,性别,一年的学习,和接触他们研究所的正式神经外科轮换。显著性值设定为p<0.05。
结果:在对461名医学生的研究中,79.8%的人确定为19-23岁年龄组,63.8%的人确认神经外科暴露。医学生的看法包括167(36.3%)学生认为神经外科教学足够,164(35.6%)不同意获得神经外科病史是困难的,224(48.6%)同意神经外科疾病的复杂性,250人(54.2%)发现这些疾病具有挑战性和趣味性。大多数183(39.7%)的受访者认为神经外科疾病的预后较差。关于神经外科手术的培训205(44.5%)参与者强烈同意其长度,215人(46.7%)同意延长营业时间。然而,167(36.3%)强烈不同意巴基斯坦充足的就业前景。
结论:提高神经外科教育质量,一致性,适应性对于弥合差距和激励未来的神经外科医生至关重要。这些发现指导了教育计划的改进,准备熟练的劳动力,以满足不断变化的医疗保健需求。