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March 21, 2026Neurology Education1 citationsOpen Access

Education Research: Validity and Reliability of the Neurophobia-Combined Measure (NCM) in Irish Medical Students

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LMLiah McElligottCCCaitríona CahirDGDiane Gillan

Key Points

  • The study aims to validate the Neurophobia-Combined Measure for assessing neurology-related fear in medical students.
  • Developed the Neurophobia-Combined Measure (NCM)
  • Administered the NCM to Irish medical students
  • Assessed validity and reliability of the NCM through statistical analysis
  • One-third of students experience significant neurophobia
  • The NCM showed strong validity and reliability metrics
  • Validated tool can improve understanding of neurophobia prevalence

Abstract

Neurophobia, defined as a fear of neurology and the neurosciences, is a recognized barrier in medical education and clinical practice. It affects one-third of medical students internationally, yet measurement approaches remain inconsistent. This study aimed to validate the Neurophobia-Combined Measure (NCM), a psychometric tool for assessing neurophobia in medical students.

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McElligott et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be35166e48c4981c6733abhttps://doi.org/10.1212/ne9.0000000000200291
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