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  1. Article ; Online: Encouraging students' engagement and promoting deep learning in immunology through an interactive clinical case problem-solving (CCPS) approach

    Mohan B Sannathimmappa / Vinod Nambiar / Rajeev Aravindakshan

    Journal of Education and Health Promotion, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 410-

    Perception among cohort of medical students in Oman

    2022  Volume 410

    Abstract: BACKGROUND: Modern competency-based medical education emphasizes student-centered teaching-learning strategies where students take responsibility of their own learning. Student-centered approaches facilitate multifaceted learning such as observation, ... ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND: Modern competency-based medical education emphasizes student-centered teaching-learning strategies where students take responsibility of their own learning. Student-centered approaches facilitate multifaceted learning such as observation, critical evaluation, analysis, deeper understanding, and application of knowledge. The current study aims at assessing the students' perception on utilization of clinical case problem-solving approach (CCPS) to promote their lifelong learning. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present cross-sectional study was conducted at College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CoMHS) during the year 2021-2022. MD3 students of the academic year 2021-2022 were the study participants. The study was approved by institutional Ethic and Review Committee. Students' performances were assessed through pre-test and post-test performances. Students' feedback was collected through a predesigned questionnaire on a 3-point Likert scale. Cronbach's alpha coefficient test was used to assess the reliability of the questionnaire. The data was entered to Microsoft Excel and analyzed using SPSS software version 22. Paired t-test was used to compare pre-test and post-test scores and the data was expressed as numbers and percentages. RESULTS: In total, 103 participants were included in the study. Post-test scores were significantly higher compared to pre-test scores (p < 0.05). Questionnaire results showed that CCPS approach was accepted as an effective learning strategy. Majority (>90%) of the students expressed CCPS approach was interesting, motivated to learn, encouraged peer discussion, enhanced knowledge, and clarified their topic-related doubts. More than 80% students opined that CCPS enhanced their critical thinking, problem-solving ability, deep learning, and lifelong learning skills. Nearly 90% of the students suggested for including such sessions for more topics in immunology course in future. CONCLUSION: From our study results, it can be concluded that CCPS is an effective learning strategy ...
    Keywords active learning ; critical thinking ; immunology ; medical education ; Special aspects of education ; LC8-6691 ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 370
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Antibiotic resistance pattern of Acinetobacter baumannii strains

    Mohan B Sannathimmappa / Vinod Nambiar / Rajeev Aravindakshan

    Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Vol 9, Iss 3, Pp 254-

    A retrospective study from Oman

    2021  Volume 260

    Abstract: Background: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii is of serious health concern and associated with high mortality. Data regarding the antibiotic resistance pattern of A. baumannii strains in Oman is limited. Objectives: To determine the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii is of serious health concern and associated with high mortality. Data regarding the antibiotic resistance pattern of A. baumannii strains in Oman is limited. Objectives: To determine the antibiotic resistance pattern of A. baumannii from various clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital in the North-Batinah region of Oman. Methods: A. baumannii isolates recovered from various clinical samples in the Microbiology laboratory of Sohar Hospital, Oman, during 2015–2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Organism identification and their antibiotic resistance patterns were performed as recommended by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Results: A total of 1890 A. baumannii nonduplicate isolates were found from clinical samples of 1326 patients. The isolates were more frequently isolated from elderly patients (40%) and in-patient department patients (67%). Infection/colonization was more common among patients treated in the medicine, intensive-care unit, and surgery departments. A. baumannii strains were highly resistant (50-83%) to most of the tested antibiotics, with the highest against ceftriaxone (83%) and ceftazidime (75%), and lowest against colistin (1%) and tigecycline (8%). Among the isolates, 67% (1265) were MDR strains. Of these, 22%, 32% and 16% were resistant to all six, five and four classes of the tested antibiotics. Conclusion: The study found that the frequency of isolation of MDR A. baumannii isolates in the northern region of Oman is high.
    Keywords acinetobacter baumannii ; multidrug resistance ; nosocomial infections ; oman ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Hepatitis B

    Mohan B Sannathimmappa / Vinod Nambiar / Rajeev Arvindakshan

    Avicenna Journal of Medicine, Vol 9, Iss 02, Pp 43-

    Knowledge and awareness among preclinical year medical students

    2019  Volume 47

    Abstract: Background and Objective: Hepatitis B is an occupational health hazard to health-care workers. The complete knowledge of hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission and prevention is indispensable for medical students. This study was conducted to assess the ... ...

    Abstract Background and Objective: Hepatitis B is an occupational health hazard to health-care workers. The complete knowledge of hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission and prevention is indispensable for medical students. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and awareness of hepatitis B among preclinical year medical students.Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. A predesigned self-administered questionnaire concerning hepatitis B knowledge and awareness was distributed to all the preclinical year medical students. The data were collected, tabulated, and analyzed by Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 22. The results were expressed in numbers and percentages.Results: Of 251 students, only 132 students voluntarily participated in the study. Majority of the students (84.8%) were aware of HBV infection. Many students knew that blood transfusion (81.1%) and use of contaminated needles and syringes (74.2%) are major modes of transmission. However, less than 30% of the students had knowledge about other modes of transmission. More than 50% of the students lacked in their knowledge about clinical features and complications of hepatitis B infection. Majority of students (72.7%) were aware of HBV vaccination. However, many students did not know their vaccination status, whereas only 23.5% of the students were fully immunized.Conclusion: This study revealed lack of complete knowledge regarding hepatitis B among preclinical year medical students. They are at high risk of acquiring HBV infection during their clinical practice, later in life. Hence, implementation of well-structured education program in the first year itself is needed to create complete awareness among medical students about hepatitis B.
    Keywords blood transfusion ; cirrhosis ; jaundice ; liver cancer ; vaccination ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 420 ; 028
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  4. Article ; Online: Vitamin D Sources and Consequences of Hypovitaminosis D

    Mohan B Sannathimmappa / Vinod Nambiar / Shivaraj Gowda

    Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science, Vol 6, Iss 5, Pp 322-

    Knowledge and Awareness among Pre-Medical Year Students

    2018  Volume 326

    Abstract: Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is a common and one of the neglected global medical problems. Vitamin D deficiency could lead to musculoskeletal disorders and also may be associated with systemic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, cancers, ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is a common and one of the neglected global medical problems. Vitamin D deficiency could lead to musculoskeletal disorders and also may be associated with systemic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, cancers, depression, cardiovascular, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. Sunlight is the major source of vitamin D. Apart from it, oily fishes, egg yolk, and milk products are the important dietary sources rich in vitamin D. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness about vitamin D among pre-medical students of Oman Medical College. Methodology: It is a cross sectional study and all the premedical year students were included in the study. The study was approved by the Institutional Research and Ethical committee and the study was conducted after obtaining informed consent from the students. A predesigned questionnaire to assess the knowledge of vitamin D was distributed to all the participants. The data was collected, tabulated and statistically analyzed using Microsoft Excel. Results: A total of 127 students voluntarily participated in the study. Majority of the students (97.64%) were heard of vitamin D. However, with regards to knowledge about sources of vitamin D, consequences of hypovitaminosis D, and recommended daily intake of vitamin D is lacking among participants. Conclusion: The study results revealed that premedical students have inadequate knowledge about vitamin D rich sources, problems associated with vitamin D deficiency, and recommended daily intake of vitamin D. Therefore it is essential to create awareness in them, so that they can adopt themselves and disseminate information among the public to have a better health status.
    Keywords Hypovitaminosis ; Rickets ; Skeletal disorders ; Sunlight ; Vitamin D ; Dentistry ; RK1-715 ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 302
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Amber Publication
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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