Dissertation
(Art+Med)CoLAB: curricular assessment of arts-integrated physician assistant education
Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.), Drexel University
May 2020
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00002036
Abstract
Introducing art into medical education may benefit future clinicians by improving capacity for empathy and reducing elements of burnout. This pilot study evaluated the effects of an art-based curricular addition on PA student perspectives and self-reported empathy and burnout measures using a quasi-experimental methodology. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 75 students in three cohorts using the Interpersonal Reactivity Index, the Student Oldenburg Burnout Inventory and a questionnaire designed for this project. Quantitative results showed no meaningful differences of means in burnout or empathy scales within or between cohorts or from pre- to post- intervention. Qualitative data revealed trends in student appreciation for the curriculum due to the opportunity to relax, learn and integrate artistic and medical concepts. While no differences in burnout or empathy subscales were observed in this study, students appreciated and found value in the curricular addition utilized and expressed feelings of increased happiness and stress reduction afterwards. The majority also reported that this experience encouraged them to consider art as a means of improving well-being, thus demonstrating potential value of the curriculum to improve PA student well-being at the location in this study.
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Details
- Title
- (Art+Med)CoLAB
- Creators
- Adrian Susan Banning
- Contributors
- Sherry W. Goodill (Advisor) - Drexel University, Creative Arts Therapies
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- viii, 93 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Physician Assistant; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991021883815004721