Management of Obesity During Pregnancy and Periconception: Case-Based Learning for OB/GYN Clerkships.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Medical students lack knowledge about the effects of bariatric surgery on pregnancy and medical management of obesity as it relates to reproductive health. Additionally, there is bias toward obese patients among clinicians and learners. Our goal is to improve knowledge and make students aware of the possibility of bias in their management of obese patients.

Methods

We designed a flipped classroom learning experience focused on teaching students about the impacts and management of obesity and bariatric surgery on pregnancy and reproductive health. Before the seminar, students took the Implicit Attitude Test (IAT) and read two articles. During the 60-minute seminar, students worked in small groups discussing clinical vignettes, IAT results, and how bias affects pa

SUBMITTER: Cook J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8015635 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature