22-08-2013, 04:55 PM
APPRAISAL AND CONSEQUENCES OF CADAVER DISSECTION IN UNIOSUN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
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Abstract
First exposure to human cadaver dissection has the potential to be an actual stressor which can cause psychological and emotional trauma. This study examines the differences between the effect of first exposure and four months after the first exposure on 56 medical students ( Thirty-three 200level and Twenty-three 300 level students), thus this study examines the relationship between Anatomy students’ experience of this potential stressor and various psychological and personal factors.
Types of Appraisals
Primary and Secondary
Primary : refers to evaluation made by individuals of the nature and meaning of particular transaction in relation to their well being either negative or positive. In a positive case individual perceives the transaction as challenging or beneficial and as an opportunity for mastery and growth, while a negative appraisal means that the individual perceives the transaction as threatening and can result in a loss of health, self-esteem or other aspects of psychological well being.
Specific aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this research work are to
Describe any adverse consequences of first exposure to cadaver dissection reported by the anatomy students both initially and three months after and
Identify correlates of stress outcome or appraisal among the students after their first exposure to cadaver dissection, describe the outcomes of the students of primary appraisal.
Results
The results indicate that about 46 % of the students found the experience mostly challenging, however a small minority of about 27% appraised the situation as highly threatening, and an even number of about 9% expressed strong feelings of loss.
Conclusion
In conclusion, low cost desensitization programs could me made available for the minority of individuals who may experience adverse reactions in this situation.