Applying Herrmann's Brain Quadrant Model to Learning Styles in Anesthesiology Residents

Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

Status: Completed

Conditions: Learning Problem

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: Herrmann Brain Model

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06479044

Herrmann's Brain Quadrant

Details and patient eligibility

About

the ability to learn and adapt to clinical demands is essential in the training of residents. The Herrmann Brain Model categorizes thinking styles based on the preference for utilizing brain quadrants, serving as an applied tool for residents to assess their learning preferences.

Full description

This study delineates the learning styles according to Herrmann's brain quadrant model among anesthesiology residents at the National Western Specialty Hospital, Mexican Social Security Institute. Cross-sectional descriptive study; the Herrmann Brain Dominance Test was administered to anesthesiology residents. Each brain quadrant embodies distinct characteristics, thinking patterns, and approaches to knowledge acquisition. The test comprises 120 multiple-choice items on academic, daily, and professional scenarios. The quadrants are described as follows: LC "Scientific Expert," LL "Organizer-Introvert," RC "Interpersonal Strategist," RL "Imaginative Communicator."

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Anesthesiology residents of the National Western Specialty Hospital, Mexican Social Security Institute

Exclusion criteria

• Residents of other specialties of the National Western Specialty Hospital, Mexican Social Security Institute

Trial design

30 participants in 4 patient groups

LC- Scientific Expert

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: Herrmann Brain Model

LL- Organizer-Introvert

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: Herrmann Brain Model

RC- Interpersonal Strategist

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: Herrmann Brain Model

RL- Imaginative Communicator

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: Herrmann Brain Model