Perception of neurology among undergraduate medical students - what can be done to counter neurophobia during clinical studies?

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

With a global increase in the burden of neurological diseases, the aversion towards neurology (neurophobia) may challenge the sufficient provision of new specialists in this field. We investigated the possible determinants of neurophobia among medical students and its influence on the intent to pursue neurology residency.

Methods

From September 2021 to March 2022, an online questionnaire was distributed to medical students in Lithuania. It included questions about knowledge, confidence, interest, and teaching quality of various medical specialties (including neurology), as well as the willingness to choose neurology for residency.

Results

Eight hundred fifty-two students responded to the survey (77.2% female) - they rated neurology as significan

SUBMITTER: Jukna S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10276433 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature