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Objective: To analyze the satisfaction levels, perceptions of developing clinical competencies through objective structured clinical examination and to explore the experiences, challenges, and suggestions of undergraduate dental students.
Methods: The study adopted a mixed-method convergent design. Quantitative data were collected from 303 participants through surveys, evaluating satisfaction levels with objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). Additionally, qualitative insights were gathered through student focus group interviews, fundamental themes were developed from diverse expressions on various aspects of OSCE assessments. The Chi-Square tests, was performed to assess associations between variables. Data integration involved comparing and contrasting quantitative and qualitative findings to derive comprehensive conclusions.
Results: The satisfaction rates include 69.4% for the organization of OSCE stations and 57.4% for overall effectiveness. However, a crucial challenge was identified, with only 36.7% of students receiving adequate post-OSCE feedback. Furthermore, a majority of students (50%) expressed concerns about the clinical relevance of OSCEs. The study showed a significant associations (p < 0.05) between satisfaction levels and years of study as well as previous OSCE experience. Student focus group interviews revealed diverse perspectives on OSCE assessments. While students appreciate the helpfulness of OSCEs, concerns were raised regarding time constraints, stress, examiner training, and the perceived lack of clinical relevance.
Conclusion: The students anticipated concerns about the clinical relevance of OSCEs, highlighting the need for a more aligned assessment approach. Diverse perspectives on OSCE assessments reveal perceived helpfulness alongside challenges such as lack of feedback, examiner training, time constraints, and mental stress.
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Encephale
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Psychiatry 'A' Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia.
Aims: Cannabis is widely used for various reasons, including its effects on sexuality. It has significant short- and long-term health consequences. However, its impact on sexual health remains uncertain.
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Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
The population of pensioners remains on the rise in Ghana coupled with an intrinsic need for sexual activity and satisfaction. However, data on factors associated with sexual satisfaction among pensioners are limited in Ghana. The aim of this study was to examine the predictors of sexual satisfaction among Social Security and National Insurance Trust pensioners in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
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Division of Urology, University of Montreal Hospital Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Purpose: To report the level of knowledge, impressions, and satisfaction of Urology readers, authors, and editorial boards regarding Open Access (OA) publishing in the field of Urology and to determine their satisfaction with the current OA models.
Methods: We developed an online, five-section cross-sectional survey including 23 questions. To recruit participants, we used mixed methods to obtain responses based on a simple random sampling and convenience sampling.
Minerva Cardiol Angiol
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Division of Cardiology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy.
Background: In the face of numerous studies concerning the technical advances of percutaneous coronary intervention [PCI] and clinical outcomes, only a few studies focus on patients' lived experiences after PCI. This study aims to explore patients' lived experiences after PCI, both in clinical terms and in terms of their perception of their health status, functional capacity, and autonomy at home.
Methods: A qualitative phenomenological, individual, semi-structured survey was conducted on a sample of 18 patients undergoing PCI.
J Prim Care Community Health
September 2025
One Health Institute, University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA, USA.
Introduction/objectives: The purpose of this descriptive study was to strengthen understanding of the human-animal bond and the impact of One Health Clinics (OHCs) on the communities they serve. We aimed to assess how joint access to veterinary care and human health services enables community members to engage with healthcare for themselves.
Methods: Individuals attending 2 OHCs in the United States were surveyed to gain insight into reasons for attending OHCs, attitudes on the human-animal bond, healthcare access and utilization, and pet owner satisfaction and trust toward medical and veterinary professionals.