Medical students' and allied health care professionals' perceptions toward the mentally retarded population |
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Authors: | Eric G Handler Ajay Bhardwaj Dhanu Sant Jackson |
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Institution: | 1. The Nisonger Center at Ohio State University, 43210, Columbus, Ohio 2. Ohio State University College of Medicine, Academic Computing Services, 43210, Columbus, Ohio 3. Medical Student, Ohio State University College of Medicine, 43210, Columbus, Ohio
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Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to determine if differences in expectations toward individuals with varying levels of mental
retardation exist between medical students themselves and between health care professionals involved with these individuals.
There were 136 medical students (52%) and 119 health care professionals (89%) who completed the modified Prognostic Beliefs
Scale survey. Medical students demonstrated lower expectations compared to health care professionals. No relationship was
found among medical student expectations and selected background variables including a family member with a disability and
working with disabled individuals. A curriculum was developed focusing on informing and sensitizing medical students toward
the needs of developmentally disabled persons. The response of the students to the program has been outstanding, with a positive
change in attitudes and perceptions. |
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Keywords: | medical students perceptions mentally retarded |
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