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Table 4 Advantages of learning using paintings for medical students

From: Student feedback on the use of paintings in Sparshanam, the Medical Humanities module at KIST Medical College, Nepal

Stated Advantage

Number of respondents (Percentage of total) N = 78

Promotes empathy & feelings

23 (29.5)

Creative & enjoyable activity

17 (21.8)

Increases thinking capacity

10 (12.8)

Provides opportunity to share ideas with group

7 (9)

Sensitizes students to future scenarios

7 (9)

Underlines importance of doctor-patient relationship

6 (7.7)

Improves power of imagination

6 (7.7)

Refreshing break from theory classes

6 (7.7)

Promotes lateral thinking

5 (6.4)