A systematic review of medical practitioners' retention and application of basic sciences to clinical practice

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Albert, Francis A. [1 ]
Seidu, Abdul-Aziz [1 ]
Mason, Hannah M. [1 ]
Anderson, Emma [1 ]
Alele, Faith O. [2 ]
Heggarty, Paula [1 ]
Hollins, Aaron [1 ]
Gupta, Tarun Sen [1 ]
Hays, Richard B. [1 ]
McArthur, Lawrie [3 ]
Malau-Aduli, Bunmi S. [1 ,4 ]
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[1] James Cook Univ, Coll Med & Dent, Townsville, Qld 4811, Australia
[2] Univ Sunshine Coast, Sch Hlth, Sippy Downs, Qld 4556, Australia
[3] Univ Adelaide, Adelaide Rural Clin Sch, Adelaide, SA 5606, Australia
[4] Univ Newcastle, Coll Hlth, Sch Med & Publ Hlth, Med & Wellbeing, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia
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Medical education; Basic sciences; Knowledge retention; Clinical reasoning; Postgraduate medical trainees; Medical practitioners; KNOWLEDGE; DOCTORS;
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10.1186/s12909-024-05952-8
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G40 [教育学];
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040101 ; 120403 ;
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BackgroundMedical education offers the foundational base for future healthcare professionals, with basic sciences playing a pivotal role in providing essential knowledge and skills for clinical practice. However, the long-term retention and application of this knowledge in clinical practice remain a significant challenge. This systematic review synthesised global evidence from diverse studies on the short / long-term retention and clinical application of basic sciences among medical doctors.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted across six databases, including Web of Science, Scopus, Medline, CINAHL, Emcare, and Informit. The review included studies that encompassed a variety of study designs, participant groups, and educational interventions. The Quality Assessment with Diverse Studies (QuADS) tool was utilised to assess the quality of the reviewed studies.ResultsA total of 10 studies were included in the review. The findings revealed that rehearsals significantly optimise the retention of basic science knowledge among medical practitioners. Retention varied by discipline, with medical practitioners retaining more knowledge in anatomy (mean scores ranging from 45.0 to 82.9%), while microbiology had the lowest retention score (39.1%). Factors influencing retention included age, gender, and curriculum type. Educational interventions such as targeted courses, integration of basic sciences with clinical skills, generative retrieval and continuous quality improvement in the curriculum were found to enhance both knowledge retention and clinical reasoning. The concept of 'encapsulated knowledge' demonstrates that integrated basic science knowledge helps in synthesising clinical presentations, reducing the need for detailed recall as clinical experience increases. The reviewed studies primarily involved interns and surgeons, leaving a significant gap in research for specialties like internal medicine and primary care/ general practice.ConclusionDetailed retention of basic science knowledge may diminish over time; however, the conceptual framework remains essential for ongoing learning and clinical reasoning. This review's findings highlight the need for specialised educational interventions to improve long-term retention. Continuous professional development and targeted educational techniques are vital for maintaining clinical competence and applying basic science knowledge effectively throughout a medical career. Further research is needed to address gaps in specialty-specific knowledge application and the impact of different instructional methods.
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