KFU Medical Students’ Perceptions of Medical Professionalism
alnaeem, L., Alomar, S. (2022). KFU Medical Students’ Perceptions of Medical Professionalism. EKB Journal Management System, 88(1), 3129-3134. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2022.246908
Latteefah alnaeem; Sarah Alomar. "KFU Medical Students’ Perceptions of Medical Professionalism". EKB Journal Management System, 88, 1, 2022, 3129-3134. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2022.246908
alnaeem, L., Alomar, S. (2022). 'KFU Medical Students’ Perceptions of Medical Professionalism', EKB Journal Management System, 88(1), pp. 3129-3134. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2022.246908
alnaeem, L., Alomar, S. KFU Medical Students’ Perceptions of Medical Professionalism. EKB Journal Management System, 2022; 88(1): 3129-3134. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2022.246908

KFU Medical Students’ Perceptions of Medical Professionalism

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
Article 135, Volume 88, Issue 1, July 2022, Page 3129-3134  XML PDF (694.5 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2022.246908
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Authors
Latteefah alnaeem email orcid ; Sarah Alomar
king faisal university university
Abstract
Background: Transformation of medical students into medical professionals is a core competency required for physicians since training and practice of medicine focus upon character, personal integrity, academic and technical skills. Professionalism is associated with better clinical outcomes.Evidence shows that professionalism affects decision-making, medical errors, patient interactions, patient satisfaction, and health outcomes.  Professionalism is taught at the Medical College in King Faisal University (KFU), but the importance is unclear for learners.
Aim: To understand if there is a difference between pre-clinical and clinical students' perception of professionalism among students at the College of Medicine, King Faisal University.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted at King Faisal University, College of Medicine. Data were collected through a Google electronic questionnaire involving 296 medical students. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.
Result: Of all pre-clinical-year, 97.1% of students had a good perception of personal characteristics that reflect professionalism compared to 85.5% of students during the clinical years. The internal motivation was the most essential characteristic of the personal characteristics at 77.3%, while personal appearance was ranked lowest at 48.6%. 90.9% of respondents rated professionalism regarding respect interactions with patients as extremely important, followed by confidentiality at 87.5%. Moreover, 83.8% of students considered respecting other team members is significant, while 51% agree that dishonesty should be reported.
Conclusion: The results of the analysis showed an increased insight of professionalism among students when it comes to treating members or working with colleagues during a clinical setting.
 
Keywords
Medical; Perception; Professionalism
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