Kristian Svenberg1, Mats Wahlqvist, Bengt Mattsson. 1. Department of Community Medicine and Public Health/Primary Health Care, The Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Sweden. kristian.svenberg@vgregion.se
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To explore and analyse students' learning experiences of a memorable consultation during a final-year attachment in general practice. SETTING: After a two-week primary care attachment in the undergraduate curriculum, students were invited to write a reflective account of a memorable consultation. DESIGN: A total of 52 reflective accounts were read and processed according to qualitative content analysis. Credibility of the analysis was validated by two co-authors reading the descriptions separately and trustworthiness was tested at local seminars. RESULTS: Three main themes emerged. In "The person beyond symptoms" the students recognize the individual properties of a consultation. "Facing complexity" mirrors awareness of changing tracks in problem-solving and strategies of handling unclear conditions. "In search of a professional role" reflects the interest in role modelling and the relation to the supervisor. CONCLUSION: Involving students in writing reflective accounts appears to stimulate them to articulate practice experiences of the consultation.
OBJECTIVES: To explore and analyse students' learning experiences of a memorable consultation during a final-year attachment in general practice. SETTING: After a two-week primary care attachment in the undergraduate curriculum, students were invited to write a reflective account of a memorable consultation. DESIGN: A total of 52 reflective accounts were read and processed according to qualitative content analysis. Credibility of the analysis was validated by two co-authors reading the descriptions separately and trustworthiness was tested at local seminars. RESULTS: Three main themes emerged. In "The person beyond symptoms" the students recognize the individual properties of a consultation. "Facing complexity" mirrors awareness of changing tracks in problem-solving and strategies of handling unclear conditions. "In search of a professional role" reflects the interest in role modelling and the relation to the supervisor. CONCLUSION: Involving students in writing reflective accounts appears to stimulate them to articulate practice experiences of the consultation.
Authors: Peter M Boendermaker; Marc H Conradi; Jan Schuling; Betty Meyboom-de Jong; Rein P Zwierstra; Jaap C M Metz Journal: Adv Health Sci Educ Theory Pract Date: 2003 Impact factor: 3.853
Authors: J van der Zwet; P J Zwietering; P W Teunissen; C P M van der Vleuten; A J J A Scherpbier Journal: Adv Health Sci Educ Theory Pract Date: 2010-12-28 Impact factor: 3.853