Emotional experiences of medical students during cadaver dissection and the role of memorial ceremonies: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It has been well reported that the emotional experiences of medical students in the gross anatomy laboratory could have significant impacts on their professional identity formation. This qualitative study aimed to investigate students' emotions towards cadaver dissection and the educational role of memorial ceremonies.

Methods

A total of 37 students from eight teams were recruited in the team-based dissection course during two consecutive academic years (2016 and 2017) at one medical school. In focus group interviews, students were encouraged to express and discuss their emotions regarding cadaver dissection and memorial ceremonies.

Results

The participants described their apprehension and anxiety during their first encounter with cadavers that diminished t

SUBMITTER: Chang HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6233563 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature