คณลกษณะของความเปนมออาชพทางการแพทยทผปวยตองการ: การศกษาในโรงพยาบาลตตยภม ทเปนสถาบนการเรยนการสอนในประเทศไทย
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Professionalism is a crucial component of the medical profession. Patients have various expectations, including knowledge, skills, communication, ethics, and personality. However, there is still a lack of in-depth studies in Thailand. The objectives of this research were: 1) to investigate the priorities of professional attributes that patients value, 2) to apply the research findings to the development of medical curricula, and 3) to design a curriculum that aligns with professional standards. Design: A cross sectional analytical study Methods: Four hundred outpatients from the Police General Hospital responded to a questionnaire, which was divided into two sections. The first section collected general demographic data, while the second section used a 5-point Likert scale to assess physicians’ attributes in four areas: knowledge, skills, ethics, personality, and communication. Results: Patients placed the highest importance on the physician’s personality (mean score: 4.3687), followed by ethics (4.2519), communication (4.2456), and knowledge/skills (4.2362). ANOVA analysis showed that personality was significantly important (p < 0.05), while other areas showed no significant differences. Conclusion: Patients prioritize a physician’s personality the most, followed by ethics, communication, and knowledge/skills, respectively. This reflects the necessity for development in this area within medical training curricula. The findings of this research can be used as a guideline for curriculum developers or those involved in the design of undergraduate medical programs that emphasize professionalism and effectively meet patients’ needs. Keywords: professional attributes, patient satisfaction, physician, tertiary care hospital
Institution: Police General Hospital
Language: Thai
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220162386