Table 4 Ideas, categories and dimensions of the statements made by the students regarding the meaning of the course
From: Medical student stress: an elective course as a possibility of help
Ideas | Categories | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
To understand new/interesting themes (7) | Theoretical learning | Learning |
To have theoretical knowledge (4) | ||
To increase knowledge on mental health (2) | ||
To raise ideas regarding mental health (1) | ||
To learn stress coping strategies (22) | Practical learning | |
To know about stress/course (16) | ||
To decrease/alleviate the stress (9) | ||
To be able to identify stressors (7) | ||
To have self-reflection/self-knowledge (21) | Moment of reflection | Impacts of the course |
To share feelings with colleagues (12) | Benefits of the course | |
To have time for distraction/resting (7) | ||
To perceive common feelings (5) | ||
To have moments of support/relief (3) | ||
To understand one’s limitations (3) | Psychological/emotional changes | |
To become less anxious/stressed (3) | ||
To decrease the demands (1) | ||
To improve relationships (1) | ||
To be aware of what was already known (1) | ||
To improve the quality of life (8) | Lifestyle changes | |
To better take care of one’s self (6) | ||
o change lifestyle (3) | ||
To improve performance (1) |