Evaluation of the Opinions of Medical Faculty Students in Physiology Education: Challenges, Needs and Solution Suggestions

Authors : Raviye Özen Koca, Faik Özdengül, Şükrü Ekenler, Zülfikare Işık Solak Görmüş

Pages : 814-824

Doi:10.54005/geneltip.1599814

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Publication Date : 2025-10-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Abstract Aim: Physiology is very important in understanding the basic mechanisms related to systems in the human body before clinical sciences and in associating them with diseases. It has been determined that students have difficulty in learning physiology due to the wide scope of physiology. This study was conducted to evaluate the general perspectives of medical school students regarding physiology education. Methods: The study was conducted between June 2024 and July 2024 with the participation of a total of 138 students. In the study, survey forms containing questions about the students\\\' sociodemographic information and determining the students\\\' opinions and attitudes towards the physiology course were used as data collection tools. The data obtained as a result of the research was analyzed with Jamovi, an R-based software. The research was evaluated using descriptive statistical analyses. In all analyses, p<0.05 was accepted as the significance level. Results: 54.3% of the students stated that the theoretical course duration was sufficient to learn the course, 52.9% stated that the practical course duration was not sufficient to learn the course, 65.2% stated that the laboratory facilities were not sufficient for practical courses, 50.7% stated that the number of students in groups was not appropriate in practical courses, 55.8% stated that it was necessary to attend the course to learn the physiology course, and 76.1% stated that the physiology course was necessary for becoming a physician. Conclusion: It was determined that the students\\\' attitudes and behaviors towards the physiology course were generally positive, but there were problems with the practical courses. The problems experienced in the practical courses may be due to the insufficient number of assistants and the limited experimental opportunities. It is thought that different teaching techniques may be useful for physiology education to be more effective.
Keywords : Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencileri, Fizyoloji Eğitimi, Eğitim Zorlukları

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