A Vignette-Based Educational Intervention to Reduce Neurophobia and Improve Knowledge for the UK Medical Licensing Assessment: A Prospective Pilot Study

A single, low-resource, MLA-aligned session significantly improved medical students' confidence and objective knowledge in neurology. Conducted as a prospective pilot study using QI methodology, it demonstrates proof of concept and supports wider evaluation including multicenter trials and delayed retention testing to mitigate neurophobia and strengthen workforce readiness.

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Cureus
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2025-10-23
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95205
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Innovations in Medical Education
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A Vignette-Based Educational Intervention to Reduce Neurophobia and Improve Knowledge for the UK Medical Licensing Assessment: A Prospective Pilot Study

Zara Ahmed, Clare Galton, Nigel Mason
Cureus
Innovations in Medical Education
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A Vignette-Based Educational Intervention to Reduce Neurophobia and Improve Knowledge for the UK Medical Licensing Assessment: A Prospective Pilot Study

Zara Ahmed, Clare Galton, Nigel Mason
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Abstract

A single, low-resource, MLA-aligned session significantly improved medical students' confidence and objective knowledge in neurology. Conducted as a prospective pilot study using QI methodology, it demonstrates proof of concept and supports wider evaluation including multicenter trials and delayed retention testing to mitigate neurophobia and strengthen workforce readiness.

CureusVol. 17(10)
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Innovations in Medical Education
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