Teaching about persistent physical symptoms with the aid of a television show: medical undergraduate students’ perceptions

Resultado clave

Using the television show Basic Unit as a teaching tool helped medical students bridge theory and practice and value the biopsychosocial approach to persistent physical symptoms.

Puntos clave

• The aim is to explore how a television show aids medical students in understanding persistent physical symptoms and person-centered care.
• Utilized Basic Unit, a television show, as a teaching resource.
• Employed a context-specific approach to connect theory with practice.
• Focused on enhancing communication skills and understanding of primary health care.
• Students reported improved understanding of the biopsychosocial approach to persistent physical symptoms.
• The resource was viewed as low-cost and effective for teaching.
• Enhanced curriculum innovation was observed among medical education strategies.