Perceptions Of Efficacy Research Articles

Topical steroid use for suppression of hypergranulation in burns: Trends across the Atlantic.

Hypergranulated wounds from thermal injury remain a complex and debilitating problem for burn patients. Currently, there is no standard therapy to prevent or treat hypergranulation following burn injury. Many centers use topical corticosteroids; however, their use seems to be geographically dependent and controversial. The primary aim of this study was to quantify the current use of topical corticosteroids for post-burn hypergranulation in North America (NA) and Europe, while secondarily assessing for perceptions of safety and efficacy. We designed a survey that was distributed to the members of the European and American Burn Associations. Data was extracted and analyzed using SPSS software. A total of 165 respondents completed the survey (90 and 75 for the European and NA members, respectively). Seventy-one of the 90 (78.9%) European respondents reported they routinely use topical steroids for suppression of hypergranulation tissue in burns, versus 25 of the 75 (33.3%) NA respondents (p<0.001). European respondents, compared to NA respondents, were significantly more likely to consider topical steroid use safe (100% vs. 74.4%, p <0.001) and effective (98.6% vs. 66.7%, p < 0.001) for treatment of hypergranulated burn wounds. There was no significant difference in reported systemic effects seen after topical steroid use when comparing NA respondents and European respondents (6.5% vs. 6.9%, p > 0.10). The results of this study suggest that the use of steroids for hypergranulation tissue in burn care is more prevalent in Europe than NA, which may be due to discordant views on safety and efficacy despite minimal reported adverse effects.

EXPRESS: Color Me Effective: the Impact of Color Saturation on Perceptions of Potency and Product Efficacy

Consumers use observable cues, like color, to help them evaluate products. This research establishes that consumers infer greater product efficacy from higher color saturation across seven lab experiments (n = 2,745), a web scraping study, and a field experiment. The studies provide evidence that this belief stems from learned associations between color saturation and potency and is applied to both consumable and durable products. Moreover, consumers overgeneralize this intuition beyond a product’s actual color to a product’s packaging color and the background color used in its advertisements. Two studies support the proposed process with evidence via moderation, while another study identifies consumption goal as a boundary condition, such that high saturation decreases perceived efficacy and purchase intent when consumers search for a gentle (vs. strong) product. The effect is not limited to pre-purchase perceptions but also influences perceptions after actual product use. The effect is established across six hues while holding color lightness constant and has multiple downstream consequences, including purchase intent and consumption amount. The findings have implications for marketers who make product design choices like color choices for products, their packaging, and advertisements, and in instances where consumers may be harmed from underuse or overuse.

The who, when, and why of pacifier use.

Social and familial consequences of pacifier use remain poorly understood. The present study attempts to shed more light on the characteristics of parents using pacifiers with their infants and to explore how pacifier use affects perceptions of infant emotionality, maternal stress, and parental efficacy. The study sample consisted of 428 mothers (range: 17-49 years) of infants (0-36 months) who completed a comprehensive questionnaire assessing infant and parent characteristics as well as parenting practices and pacifier use. We compared attitudes toward pacifiers, parenting stress, children's levels of reactivity and self-regulation, and maternal efficacy among Pacifier Users, Never-Users, and families that Tried-Pacifiers. The reported results reveal benefits of pacifier use for the family relationships, namely reduced parenting stress (p = 0.018), better parent-child dynamics (p < 0.001), and more positive perceptions of child's affectivity (p = 0.006), which are all important aspects of infant development. Our findings highlight developmental benefits of pacifier use, a practice that is known to have both positive and negative long-term consequences for healthy child development. It is, therefore, important for health professionals to have discussions about the pros and cons of pacifier use with parents. The study provides novel insights into how and why mothers use pacifiers and into the psychological consequences of this practice. We found pacifier use is associated with less maternal stress, better mother-child dynamics, and more positive perceptions of child's affectivity. Our findings document developmental benefits of pacifier use adding a new perspective to the debate on pacifiers. Doctors, health visitors, pediatric nurses, and midwives may consider this evidence when advising parents on pacifier use.

Perception of Utility and Efficacy of Implementation of TEC-MED Model of Care for Frail Older People and Their Caregivers: A Qualitative Study.

The global population is ageing, and healthcare systems continue to adopt outdated social models of ageing that do not respond to older people's needs. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of participants in the implementation of the Transcultural social-ethical-care (TEC-MED) model for integrated community care. A qualitative descriptive research study was conducted. Qualitative data were collected through individual interviews and focus groups with purposive sampling. We gathered experiences from five older people, five informal caregivers, two training agents (nurses), six healthcare professionals and eight stakeholders (senior management of businesses, public administrators, researchers and educators). Four themes were extracted: TEC-MED as a new model of home care, TEC-MED model outcome, key role of training agent and platform and resources. Overall, all the participants were satisfied with the model and various positive outcomes were found. The TEC-MED model of care was inclusive and personalised and bridged the communication and integration gaps between different services for the care of dependent older people and their caregivers in the community. Recommendations were made for improvements to the model. New models of care that are inclusive, personalised and integrated are necessary to respond to the multiple needs of the older people. A model that integrates the multiple skills of healthcare professionals is an optimum solution in the care of the older people and their caregivers in Mediterranean countries. Similar research is imperative for other healthcare systems to help them prepare adequately to respond effectively to the needs of present and new generations of older people. The TEC-MED model presents a promising approach to addressing the complex care needs of older people and their caregivers by fostering inclusivity, personalisation and integration across services. For nursing practice, this model emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and the role of nurses in facilitating the adoption of new care strategies. Implementing such models in everyday practice could improve the quality of care provided to older adults, enhancing communication between healthcare providers and ensuring that care is more aligned with the individual needs of patients. Furthermore, integrating digital platforms and targeted resources, as highlighted in the TEC-MED model, can aid in overcoming existing barriers in healthcare systems, improving the coordination of care at the community level.

Clinical inertia in onychomycosis treatment: results from the Illuminating Dialogues and Insights in Onychomycosis Management (IDIOM) survey.

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail that can serve as a reservoir for tinea infections in other parts of the body and can be transmitted to other individuals. As the disease progresses, it can lead to functional impairment, such as difficulties in walking, and negatively impact the psychosocial aspects of quality of life. Onychomycosis treatment, especially topical, is long-term, and adequate follow-up is essential for cure. However, the realities and issues of patient-physician communication after treatment initiation, including patients' perception of efficacy, treatment satisfaction, and reconsideration of the treatment approach, remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the realities and issues associated with onychomycosis treatment, focusing on topical therapies, through a web-based survey of patients with onychomycosis and dermatologists. The duration of topical treatment was prolonged, with 30.5% of patients undergoing topical therapy for more than 2 years. Of these, 54.5% had not perceived clear efficacy. In addition, 93.7% of all patients with onychomycosis expressed a desire to change their treatment if it was ineffective. However, only 29.9% of patients receiving topical treatment discussed changing their treatment with their physicians, and only 7.3% ultimately changed their treatment. These findings indicate that the review of treatment strategies was insufficient. Furthermore, the satisfaction rate among patients treated with oral medications was higher than that of patients treated with topical medication. Despite dermatologists' awareness of low patient satisfaction with topical treatments, approximately 40% recommended alternative topical therapies when the initial topical treatment was ineffective. These results suggest clinical inertia in the treatment of onychomycosis stemming from a lack of appropriate intensification of treatment. In managing onychomycosis, the patient and dermatologist must share a common understanding of the importance of regular evaluation and the optimization of treatment regimens during treatment and must work side by side toward a cure.

The influence of partisan news on climate mitigation support: An investigation into the mediating role of perceived risk and efficacy.

Perceptions of efficacy play a central role in motivating people to engage in climate actions. However, there has been little investigation into how different climate efficacy beliefs are formed and how they may be associated with support for climate mitigation policies. This study, based on the motivated control framework, examines how risk perceptions may differentially be associated with four types of efficacy constructs (self-efficacy, personal outcome expectancy, collective efficacy, and collective outcome efficacy). It also places the motivated control framework in the context of the partisan information sphere and examines how exposure to partisan news may influence mitigation policy support through the mediators of risk perceptions and the efficacy constructs. Results suggest that liberal- and conservative-leaning news exposure, respectively, associate with higher and lower supports for policies. Overall, risk perception was a significant mediator, and the mediating function of efficacy varied depending on the specific construct being examined. For liberal news use, increased risk perceptions had a positive association with policy support through self-efficacy and collective outcome expectancy but also had an unexpected negative association with policy support through personal outcome expectancy and collective efficacy. For conservative news use, decreased risk perceptions resulted in further decreased beliefs of self-efficacy and collective outcome expectancy, resulting in lower levels of support for climate policies. We also find that political ideology is a significant moderator for the mediation model. Implications for climate change communication are discussed.

The Effects of an Oral Supplementation of a Natural Keratin Hydrolysate on Skin Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study in Healthy Women.

Keratin hydrolysates are active components used in food supplements to alleviate aging signs on skin, hair, and nails. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluates a novel keratin hydrolysate obtained from poultry feathers. This feather keratin hydrolysate (FKH) results in a characteristic mix of free L-amino acids (≥ 83.5%). FKH was administered as a food supplement to a panel of adult women showing aging physiological signs. Participants were randomly assigned in three groups to receive daily dosages of 500 or 1000 mg of FKH or placebo for 90 days. Parameters of skin roughness, wrinkle features, deep skin moisturization, skin maximum elongation and elasticity, skin thickness, skin anisotropy, skin density, gloss of skin, hair and nails, and nail hardness were evaluated. Subjects also answered a questionnaire related to the treatment efficacy perception. Both FKH treatments showed a significant improvement of all parameters compared to day 0 and to placebo, with an exception for fiber anisotropy and fiber density which showed a significant improvement compared to day 0 and a tendency to improve compared to placebo. These measurements were bolstered by the results of a self-assessment questionnaire, showing an overall set of positive answers for both treatments compared to placebo. Oral supplementation of FKH for 90 days is associated with an improvement in the appearance of facial skin, hair, and nails. This study highlights the benefits of free L-amino acids mix as potential aminobiotics and not just as building blocks of proteins, suggesting a new perspective of nutricosmetic food.

The itinerary of children in search of healthcare: A scoping review and proposal of an explanatory model.

This scoping review mapped the academic literature focused on the therapeutic itinerary of children who seek care in health services and proposed an explanatory model to expand the concept and classification of these health itineraries. A total of 789 articles were reviewed, of which 28 were eligible for inclusion. In these 28 it was possible to observe that the child's therapeutic itinerary is more than a physical path, but also encompasses all choices within a specific social and cultural environment in which the child is inserted. Our proposal is to expand the concept beyond the therapeutic, classifying the itinerary also according to the objective, the decision-making agent, respect for the presence of company, the health subsystem used, according to the physical continuity of the itinerary, the perception of efficacy of the patient, the nature of the illness, the administration of healthcare, the means of transport used, the person providing information about the itinerary, the planning of the itinerary and its completeness. Knowing the child's itineraries toward healthcare allows the development of innovative discourses and practices for future public policies, through which the principles of comprehensiveness and resoluteness in children's health would be strengthened. There is still a need to deepen knowledge about the meanings and feelings regarding their interpretations of the events suffered in childhood.

Patient perceptions of lisdexamfetamine as a treatment for binge eating disorder: An exploratory qualitative and quantitative analysis

Lisdexamfetamine (LDX) is the only medication to have gained FDA approval for the treatment of binge eating disorder (BED). LDX treatment is generally effective at reducing binge eating symptoms but is associated with several unwanted side effects. How BED patients perceive the therapeutic benefits vs. associated side effects of LDX has not been explored. We carried out thematic analysis of 111 online reviews posted to the website Drugs.com by persons prescribed LDX to treat BED. We also explored how qualitative themes were associated with perceptions of efficacy on a quantitative (1-10 scale) scale. Themes associated with higher efficacy ratings included improved binge eating outcomes, enhanced focus/concentration, as well as weight loss (χ2 tests, p’s<0.05). Lower efficacy ratings were associated with themes that included development of physiological tolerance to LDX, insomnia, return of binge eating in the evening, loss of energy in the afternoon/evening (‘crashing’), and weight gain (χ2 tests, p’s<0.05). Limitations of the study include representativeness of the data and self-reported BED diagnosis. Together, these data provide novel insights into individual experiences with LDX as a treatment for BED and their association with perceived efficacy. The causal nature of these relationships should be tested in future studies, as well as any implications for medication adherence.

Experimental Study of the Promotional Implications of Proprietary Prescription Drug Names.

The meaning and characteristics embedded in proprietary drug names have the potential to affect name recall, perceptions of drug benefits and risks, and attitudes toward a drug. In this study, we examined: (1) whether names that reference the drug's medical indication affect consumers' and primary care physicians' (PCPs') perceptions of the drug and (2) whether names that overstate the drug's efficacy affect consumers' and PCPs' perceptions of the drug. We conducted an online experiment with 455 PCPs and 450 consumers to test the effects of fictitious proprietary prescription drug names. Participants were randomized to view one neutral drug name, one name that overstated the drug's efficacy, and five names that referenced the drug's medical indication. Names that referenced the drug's medical indication and names that overstated the drug's benefit both influenced perceptions of efficacy and risk compared to neutral names. For several outcomes, names evoking medical indications had similar effects to those designed to overstate the drug's efficacy. The patterns of effects were similar for PCPs and consumers. Findings suggest drug names alone can be sufficient to produce attitudes and risk and benefit perceptions about drugs, even in the absence of any information beyond the drug's medical indication.

Research into intergenerational differences among Chinese female tourists consuming Thai cosmetics

Consumers, particularly women, pursue beauty and health in order to uphold their image within society, which has contributed to consistent demand for cosmetics. The cosmetics market, driven by globalization and cultural exchange, sees Thai cosmetics gaining popularity among Chinese women. There has been a significant rise in the popularity of Thai cosmetics, known for their natural ingredients and innovative formulations. With a growing interest in cross-cultural consumer behaviour, particularly in the context of skincare and make-up products, understanding how different age groups perceive and choose Thai cosmetics is crucial for effective marketing strategies. The main issue is the development of consumer preferences over time among Chinese women who have only recently been given the opportunity to choose among many brands. This qualitative study explores the intergenerational differences in Chinese female consumers’ preferences for Thai cosmetics, aiming to uncover rich insights into their perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours. The target population is female Chinese who have visited Thailand and purchased or used Thai-branded cosmetics. Key themes emerge regarding the perception of product efficacy, the cultural authenticity and the role of digital media and trends in influencing product choices. Findings highlight nuanced generational preferences, with older cohorts emphasizing trust and familiarity with established brands, while younger cohorts prioritize innovation, sustainability, and personalized beauty experiences. These insights provide valuable implications for marketers seeking to tailor strategies and product offerings to engage effectively diverse generational segments within the competitive cosmetics market.

Identifying the psychological effects of nocebo education: results from two pre-registered experiments

Providing treatment side effect information to patients increases the risk of harm due to the nocebo effect. Nocebo education, in which patients learn about nocebo effects, is a novel strategy that can be used across a variety of situations and individuals to decrease unpleasant treatment side effects. It is currently unclear which psychological changes are induced by nocebo education, which is information required to maximize this intervention. Two pre-registered studies investigated the effects of nocebo education on side effect expectations, side effect control beliefs, feelings toward treatments, intentions to avoid or seek side effect information, and perceptions of treatment efficacy. In Study 1 (N = 220), adult participants either watched or did not watch a nocebo education intervention video prior to reading vignettes about receiving a surgical treatment for pain and a medication for pain. Study 2 (N = 252) was similar to Study 1, with the inclusion of a health behavior video control group and participants only reading about a medication treatment for pain. In both experiments, nocebo education reduced global side effect expectations and increased side effect self-efficacy beliefs. Nocebo education also increased intentions to avoid side effect information and decreased intentions to seek more side effect information. Evidence was inconclusive on whether nocebo education changes affective associations with the treatments. The findings demonstrate that nocebo education has a multi-faceted influence with the potential to change patient behavior. The results can be used to improve the management of adverse treatment side effects.

Herbal Products: Considerations and Educational Resources for Oncology Nurses.

The use of herbal products, one component of the growing field of integrative cancer care, is a common yet controversial practice. This article distinguishes nursing issues specific to patient safety when herbal products are used during cancer treatment and identifies available evidence-based resources to enhance patient and professional comprehension. PubMed®, CINAHL®, and Google Scholar™ databases were searched for literature published between 2018 and 2024 specific to the clinical sequelae of the use of herbal products and their interactions with antineoplastic drugs, as well as patient and healthcare providers' perceptions of efficacy and safety. Patients have misconceptions about the use of herbal products and are generally unaware of these products' potential contraindications when taken in conjunction with antineoplastics. Providers seldom inquire about patients' use of these products and may lack knowledge of their potential interactions with prescription medicines.

German sugar beet farmers’ intention to use autonomous field robots for seeding and weeding

Robotic weed control is not yet widely adopted, despite its technological availability and proven economics and sustainability in crop cultivation by replacing seasonal labor and synthetic pesticides. This impedes technologically enabled changes toward more sustainable agricultural systems. Given that adopting robotics for the weeding process requires changing existing systems, farmers' appraisals for the new and the current weeding technology may constitute barriers. However, this dualism has been largely ignored by previous studies. Based on a duality approach, we investigate farmers’ beliefs, and adaptive and maladaptive appraisals of current and new robotic weeding in sugar beets. The main variable of interest is their behavioral intention to adopt weeding robots. For our sample of German farmers, we identify the main enablers perceived efficacy of the robots and social norms. The main barrier are maladaptive rewards from traditional weeding. We recommend policy incentives to promote large-scale uptake of new and more sustainable robotic technologies. To improve efficacy perceptions of such robotic systems public demonstrations/talks are mostly relevant. Maladaptive rewards can be reduced, for instance, by notifying about the dependency of the current practices on future availability of synthetic inputs or seasonal workers.

The Influence of Leadership Styles on the Efficiency of Higher Educational Institutions in Himachal Pradesh

The primary objective of this current study is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which various leadership styles influence the overall organisational effectiveness of higher education institutions. Furthermore, the goal of the research is to determine whether demographic variables have an impact on the evaluation of organisational efficacy and the perceptions of leadership of individuals within these institutions. Data were meticulously collected from a sample of 215 teachers in Himachal Pradesh, India, who held a variety of positions at both private and public higher educational institutions. This was done in order to attain these objectives. The results of this study provide compelling insights: Initially, it is clear that demographic variables, at least to a certain extent, influence perceptions of organisational efficacy and leadership within higher education institutions. These variables include, but are not limited to, age, gender, educational background, and years of experience. Secondly, the research emphasizes a substantial correlation between the organisational efficacy of these institutions and the transactional style of leadership. In the context of higher education in Himachal Pradesh, transactional leadership is a significant influence on organisational efficacy, as it is defined by a focus on structured rewards and explicit communication of expectations. These results enhance comprehension of the manner in which demographic factors and leadership dynamics interact to influence the operational efficiency of educational institutions in this region.

Development and Psychometric Testing of the: Efficacy Perception Scale for Suicide Risk Management for Oncology Nurses

ObjectivesOncology patients are one of the groups with high suicide risk and it is emphasized that oncology nurses' suicide risk management knowledge and skills are insufficient. Several studies have underlined the need to create training programs specifically for oncology nurses to increase their level of awareness, knowledge, skill, and efficacy in recognizing and managing suicide risk. A valid and reliable scale is required to assess the efficacy of suicide risk management for oncology nurses. This study aimed to develop the Efficacy Perception Scale for Suicide Risk Management for Oncology Nurses and evaluate its psychometric properties. MethodsThis methodological study was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, the authors conducted a literature review and qualitative study and examined other efficacy scales to generate items. In the second stage, the validity and reliability of the 26 items were determined. The scale content was validated based on feedback from 10 experts. Exploratory analysis of the scale was conducted with the data of 234 oncology nurses. Internal consistency and 2-week test-retest stability measured reliability. ResultsThe scale's items met the required level of content validity (content validity rate = 0,62), were found to be understandable by 15 nurse (face validity), and all 26 items were retained in the item pool. The exploratory factor analysis extracted a unifactorial solution for the scale. The value of Cronbach's alpha for the scale was 0.96, and the inter-class reliability coefficient was 0.92. ConclusionThe scale is a valid and reliable scale that might be used to assess the efficacy perception of oncology nurses for suicide risk management. Implications for Nursing PracticeThe assessment of oncology nurses' perceptions of efficacy in suicide risk management may enable the identification of training needs and the development of the content of suicide prevention trainings in parallel with the needs of nurses.

Toward Sham Interventions for Behavioral Voice Treatment Outcome Research in Female Students Without Dysphonia

Objectives/HypothesisTo develop sham voice treatment techniques to be used in voice treatment outcomes research, and to investigate their effectiveness as sham. This entails that the techniques induce no changes in voice or voice physiology, yet still lead to a perception of efficacy. Study DesignProspective randomized blinded controlled study MethodsThree distinct sham intervention protocols (SIPs) were conceptualized as placebic comparators for three common voice treatment approaches with focus on vocalization (SIP1), respiration (SIP2), and manipulation (SIP3). Forty-eight female students participated in the study. Each participant attended ten 30-minute sessions over five weeks, including a baseline evaluation, three sessions of one SIP, an inter-SIP voice assessment, three sessions of a second SIP, and a final post-SIPs assessment. Auditory-perceptual and instrumental voice evaluations were used as voice treatment outcomes measures. The participants' perception of voice-related quality of life was evaluated using the French Voice Handicap Index (VHIFR). Frequentist as well as Bayesian statistical methods were applied for group comparisons. The effects of combining two SIPs, the potential influence of SIP order, and experimenter/clinician effects were also investigated. ResultsThe respiration-based SIP2 showed changes only in sound intensity level on sustained vowel across the three sham intervention sessions. In contrast, the vocalization-based SIP1 impacted sound intensity level on sustained vowel, sound intensity level on read text, and maximum phonation time. The manipulation-based SIP3 affected smoothed cepstral peak prominence on read text, Acoustic Voice Quality Index, and Dysphonia Severity Index. SIP2 thus demonstrated the highest alignment with the study's objectives, followed by SIP1 and SIP3. GRBASI ratings revealed no statistical differences for any SIP. VHIFr decreased significantly after all three SIPs. Combining the SIPs generally replicated the effects observed when each SIP was used individually. There was no order effect or experimenter/clinician effect on the results. ConclusionsThis study demonstrated significant changes in participants' perceived voice quality (measured with VHIFr) across various sham intervention protocols, despite minimal impact on objective voice function measures. Further investigation is necessary to establish one or more protocols as genuinely sham interventions.

The Political Implications of Economic Lives: Listening to AVP Respondents’ Perceptions of Efficacy

The Political Implications of Economic Lives: Listening to AVP Respondents’ Perceptions of Efficacy

The Effects of Exergaming on Fear of Falling and the Balance Function in Anxious and Non-Anxious Older Adults: A Pilot Study

ABSTRACT Background Anxiety can exacerbate fear of falling and balance issues, potentially affecting intervention efficacy. This study examines exergaming’s impact on fear of falling and balance in anxious and non-anxious older adults. Materials and Methods Twenty older adults (10 anxious, 10 non-anxious) participated in six weeks of balance-oriented gaming. Fear of falling was assessed using the Falls Efficacy Scale and the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale. Balance was measured with the Berg Balance Scale and the Timed Up and Go Test before, after, and six weeks post-intervention. Results Both groups showed significant improvements in balance and mobility, sustained during follow-up. However, only the non-anxious group exhibited significant reductions in fear of falling and increased balance confidence. Anxiety was linked to reduced enjoyment, lower efficacy perception, and heightened tension during the intervention. Conclusion Exergaming improves balance and reduces fear of falling in non-anxious older adults. Anxiety may diminish these benefits. Clinical implications Assessing anxiety levels is crucial when prescribing exergaming interventions. Tailoring treatments to address anxiety could enhance outcomes.

Enhancing medical students critical thinking skills through ChatGPT: An empirical study with medical students.

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of ChatGPT in critical thinking skills among medical students. This cross-sectional survey study recruited 392 medical students from three public universities in Saudi Arabia. Participants completed an online questionnaire assessing perceptions of ChatGPT's impact on critical thinking skills. Data were analyzed using SPSS, employing descriptive statistics, t-tests, analysis of variance, and Cronbach's alpha to evaluate reliability. Significant gender-based differences were found in perceptions of ChatGPT's efficacy, particularly in generating diverse perspectives (P = 0.0407*) and encouraging questioning (P = 0.0277*). Reflective practice perceptions varied significantly by age (P = 0.0302*), while academic backgrounds yielded significant differences across all factors assessed (P < 0.0001*). Overall, 92.6% believed integrating ChatGPT would benefit critical thinking skills. Most participants (N = 174) strongly agreed that ChatGPT improved critical thinking. Integrating ChatGPT into medical education could offer valuable opportunities for fostering critical thinking abilities, albeit with the need for addressing associated challenges and ensuring inclusivity.