Xu Liuyan, Zhou Jian, Fan Chengxi, Huang Kailin, Muyesha Abudukerimu, Wang Rurong, Li Xuehan
Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Front Med (Lausanne). 2025 Jul 10;12:1593233. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1593233. eCollection 2025.
The increasing demand for physician-scientists highlights the essential role of medical schools in fostering the development of these professionals. This study aims to assess the current status of research engagement, attitudes toward research, and barriers to participation among Chinese undergraduate medical students. A cross-sectional, nationwide questionnaire survey was conducted in February 2024 using an online platform, with responses from 3,423 students (effective rate: 87.79%). Furthermore, we have designed a questionnaire among physician-scientists with experience in teaching undergraduates about research at West China Hospital of Sichuan University, resulting in 51 responses being collected. The questionnaires were developed based on existing literature and expert input and underwent pilot testing. Reliability and validity were confirmed via Cronbach's alpha and KMO-Bartlett tests. Statistical analyses included chi-square, ANOVA, and multivariate regression. Results showed that 70.6% of students had engaged in research at least once, but reported limited exposure and a lack of knowledge as major barriers. Males and preventive and basic medicine students demonstrated higher research interest and participation. Factors such as gender, major, academic year, and prior research involvement significantly influenced students' attitudes and perceptions of scientific research. The faculty considered the presence of undergraduate research engagements to be a significant assessment criterion. They opined that the prevailing undergraduate research climate was inadequate. The findings underscore the need for structured, competency-based research training and institutional support.
对医学科学家的需求不断增加，凸显了医学院校在培养这些专业人员方面的重要作用。本研究旨在评估中国本科医学生的研究参与现状、对研究的态度以及参与研究的障碍。2024年2月，我们通过在线平台进行了一项全国性的横断面问卷调查，共收到3423名学生的回复（有效率：87.79%）。此外，我们还针对在四川大学华西医院有本科科研教学经验的医学科学家设计了一份问卷，共收集到51份回复。问卷是根据现有文献和专家意见编制的，并进行了预测试。通过克朗巴哈系数和KMO-巴特利特检验确认了信效度。统计分析包括卡方检验、方差分析和多元回归分析。结果显示，70.6%的学生至少参与过一次研究，但表示接触有限和知识不足是主要障碍。男生以及预防医学和基础医学专业的学生表现出更高的研究兴趣和参与度。性别、专业、学年和先前的研究经历等因素显著影响学生对科研的态度和认知。教师认为本科研究参与情况是一项重要的评估标准。他们认为当前的本科科研氛围并不理想。研究结果强调了需要开展结构化的、基于能力的研究培训以及机构支持。
