Treatment-focused clinical reasoning in medical students: relationship with academic success and professional commitment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical reasoning is a fundamental skill for medical students, enabling them to integrate knowledge and make informed treatment decisions. While previous studies have primarily focused on diagnostic reasoning, this study examines the relationship between treatment-focused clinical reasoning, academic performance, and professional commitment.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with final-year medical students (n = 53). Clinical reasoning skills were assessed using a structured case-based evaluation involving diabetes mellitus and hypertension management scenarios. Professional commitment was measured using the commitment to the profession of medicine scale, and academic performance was determined by cumulative grade point average. Correlation and multip

SUBMITTER: Tekes E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12505623 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature