Students' Evaluation of a Team-based Course on Research and Publication Ethics: Attitude Change in Medical School Graduate Students
2008

Students' Evaluation of a Team-based Course on Research and Publication Ethics

Sample size: 19 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Kim Soo Young

Primary Institution: Hallym University

Hypothesis

Does a team-based learning course improve medical students' attitudes towards research and publication ethics?

Conclusion

The team-based learning course led to positive changes in students' attitudes and increased knowledge about research and publication ethics.

Supporting Evidence

  • Students reported an increase in knowledge about ethical issues.
  • Most students showed positive responses to the subject matter and the TBL format.
  • Students expressed satisfaction with communication with tutors during the course.

Takeaway

Students learned about research ethics in a fun group setting, and they felt more confident about these important topics.

Methodology

A survey using a 5-point Likert scale was administered to gather feedback from students after the course.

Limitations

The course was fast-paced, and some students found it difficult to keep up due to a lack of prior background.

Participant Demographics

Participants included graduate medical students and some physicians working in hospitals or clinics.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3352/jeehp.2008.5.3

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