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Tytuł:
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Initiating Students' Reflections on Life's Passing in the Anatomy Course - an International Observation at 14 Universities.
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Autorzy:
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Wu A; Columbia University, New York, USA. Electronic address: .
Yu ACX; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Chang CS; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Goel R; King's College London, London, UK.
Sagoo MG; King's College London, London, UK.
Sakurai T; Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Viranta-Kovanen S; University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Chien CL; National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Traxler H; Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Waschke J; Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany.
Kitahara S; Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
Keay K; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Olsen J; University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Brassett C; University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Batti SE; University of Paris Descartes, Paris, France.
Vielmuth F; Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany.
Sigmund AM; Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
Zeroual M; McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Kunzel C; Columbia University, New York, USA.
Bernd P; Columbia University, New York, USA.
Wingate R; King's College London, London, UK.
Kielstein H; Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany.
Noel GPJC; McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Źródło:
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Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft [Ann Anat] 2021 Sep; Vol. 237, pp. 151741. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Apr 21.
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Typ publikacji:
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Journal Article; Observational Study
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Język:
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English
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Imprint Name(s):
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Original Publication: Jena [Germany] ; New York : G. Fischer, c1992-
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MeSH Terms:
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Anatomy*/education
Education, Medical, Undergraduate*
Students, Medical*
Cadaver ; Curriculum ; Dissection ; Humans ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Universities
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Grant Information:
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MR/N026063/1 United Kingdom MRC_ Medical Research Council
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Contributed Indexing:
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Keywords: Anatomy course format and elements; Death; International; Life’s passing; Preclinical students
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Entry Date(s):
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Date Created: 20210423 Date Completed: 20211028 Latest Revision: 20220323
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Update Code:
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20240104
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DOI:
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10.1016/j.aanat.2021.151741
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PMID:
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33892095
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Background: Medical and dental students' feelings and thoughts about the topic of death and life's passing are often associated with learning in the gross anatomy course, when students begin working with a deceased body donor in order to study human anatomy. Little is known of whether the format of anatomy teaching has an impact on these experiences. An observational study was performed to capture the initiation of students' sentiments on the topic of life's passing during the anatomy course at 14 international universities, identify common themes regarding these thoughts, and to study the connection to variations in anatomy course formats and included elements.
Method: Preclinical anatomy students reflected on one question (i.e., "How did your experience in the anatomy laboratory bring about your reflections on the meaning of life and human existence as well as the sanctity of one's passing?"). Written assignments were collected and anonymously coded. Information on anatomy courses was obtained via faculty questionnaires.
Result: A variety of themes were identified at the different schools, correlated with different anatomy formats and elements. Results indicate that the courses that offer hands-on cadaveric dissections may play an important role in triggering these sentiments.
Discussion: The initiation of students' sentiments about the topic of death varies and includes several themes. There can be a connection to the way anatomy is taught, particularly if hands-on comprehensive cadaveric dissection or prosections are included.
Conclusion: In summary, anatomy courses can initiate students' thinking about life's passing - particularly in schools that offer hands-on cadaveric dissections or prosections.
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