Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of clerkship supervisors regarding the biopsychosocial approach at the University of Botswana's Faculty of Medicine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The biopsychosocial and spiritual model (BPSM), commonly referred to as body-mind unity, complements the biological model by expanding health professionals' understanding through the integration of psychological and eco-social elements as influential factors in health and disease. Clerkships are a phase of medical education where students transition from theoretical learning to practical application under the supervision of experienced health practitioners. This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of clerkship supervisors at the University of Botswana's Faculty of Medicine (UB-FOM) regarding the BPSM.

Methods

We conducted a quantitative cross-sectional survey, distributing online (via Microsoft 365 Forms) and self-administered paper-ba

SUBMITTER: Tshitenge S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11846351 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature