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Zolfaghari F, Mobasher M, Sohbati S, Karami Robati F. Professionalism Among Medical Residents in a Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2025; 35 (246) :197-201
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Background and purpose: Professionalism is a set of values, behaviors, and relationships that enhance and maintain society’s trust in physicians. Its development is a vital goal and a key focus of medical education. This study was conducted to investigate the levels of professionalism among medical residents at a teaching hospital.
Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2021 on medical residents studying four major specialities (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics) at Kerman’s Afzalipour Teaching Hospital. Data were collected using the ABIM professionalism questionnaire. The level of familiarity with the concept of medical professionalism and ethics was one of the factors assessed in this study. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22 software, employing descriptive and analytical statistical methods, including the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests. A P value less than 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: In this study, the level of professionalism in 67 medical residents was assessed. The majority of participants were women (65.6%). The overall mean professionalism score was 7.8, which was considered relatively favorable. The mean scores for the subscales of respect/altruism, excellence/honor, and honesty were 7.02 ± 1.96, 8.26 ± 1.99, and 8.32± 2.05, respectively. The average score for respect/altruism was significantly higher in medical residents who were familiar with the concept of professionalism (P=0.024). The highest score was observed in the honor and integrity subscale, while the respect and altruism subscale had the lowest score.
Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, the levels of professionalism among participating medical residents were relatively favorable. However, to further improve professionalism in medical personnel, additional studies are needed to better identify the factors influencing it.
Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2021 on medical residents studying four major specialities (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics) at Kerman’s Afzalipour Teaching Hospital. Data were collected using the ABIM professionalism questionnaire. The level of familiarity with the concept of medical professionalism and ethics was one of the factors assessed in this study. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22 software, employing descriptive and analytical statistical methods, including the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests. A P value less than 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: In this study, the level of professionalism in 67 medical residents was assessed. The majority of participants were women (65.6%). The overall mean professionalism score was 7.8, which was considered relatively favorable. The mean scores for the subscales of respect/altruism, excellence/honor, and honesty were 7.02 ± 1.96, 8.26 ± 1.99, and 8.32± 2.05, respectively. The average score for respect/altruism was significantly higher in medical residents who were familiar with the concept of professionalism (P=0.024). The highest score was observed in the honor and integrity subscale, while the respect and altruism subscale had the lowest score.
Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, the levels of professionalism among participating medical residents were relatively favorable. However, to further improve professionalism in medical personnel, additional studies are needed to better identify the factors influencing it.
Type of Study: Brief Report |
Subject:
Medical Ethics
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