https://journals.bohrpub.com/index.php/bijgim <p><strong>BOHR International Journal of General and Internal Medicine (BIJGIM)</strong> is a peer reviewed open-access journal dedicated to fostering innovation and advancing knowledge in the field of General and Internal Medicine. Our journal aims to provide a forum for researchers, clinicians, and professionals to share their insights, discoveries, and advancements in various topics of General and Internal Medicine<strong>. </strong>Authors are solicited to contribute to the journal by submitting articles that illustrate high-quality research and contributes to the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.</p> en-US <p>Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"> Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License</a> that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work’s authorship and initial publication in this journal.</p> editor@bohrpub.com (Tholkaapiyan) bijgim@bohrpub.com (Sorna Latha) Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.11 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://journals.bohrpub.com/index.php/bijgim/article/view/589 <p>Background: The healthcare landscape requires integrating traditional principles with evidence-based practices. This study addresses the vital need to assess and enhance Evidence-Based Decision-Making (EBDM) understanding among students in homeopathic medicine.</p> <p>Challenge: Homeopathic medicine, rooted in tradition, must align with modern healthcare standards emphasizing evidence-based approaches. Bridging this gap is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes and maintaining the relevance of homeopathic practices.</p> <p>Objective: This study aimed to scrutinize the comprehension and implementation of EBDM among undergraduate homeopathic medical students. Identifying discrepancies in perception and actual understanding, the goal was to outline interventions enhancing EBM competence and harmonizing traditional and evidence-based practices.</p> <p>Methodology: Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected through a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. 203 undergraduate students from Vinayaka Mission’s Homoeopathic Medical College participated, providing insights into their EBDM grasp, ability to discern reliable evidence sources, understanding of research study designs, and self-reported EBM practices.</p> <p>Expected results: Initial analyses reveal a misalignment between perceived and actual understanding of EBDM concepts. Academic progression correlates with increased use of evidence-based resources and improved statistical literacy. Barriers include resource constraints, insufficient critical appraisal skills, and time limitations. Facilitators include user-friendly resources, institutional policies, curriculum integration, and mentor support. Anticipated outcomes stress the need for tailored educational interventions, enhancing EBM competence, and integrating EBM principles into traditional homeopathic practice.</p> Vettrivel Arul, Gokulakanan Singaram, Mary Adharshna S. P Copyright (c) 2024 BOHR International Journal of General and Internal Medicine https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://journals.bohrpub.com/index.php/bijgim/article/view/589 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000