Nodding and napping in medical lectures: An instructive systematic review

Kenneth Rockwood; Christopher J. Patterson; David B. Hogan

doi:10.1503/cmaj.051157

Nodding and napping in medical lectures: An instructive systematic review

Kenneth Rockwood, Christopher J. Patterson, David B. Hogan

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A comprehensive, international systematic review, spanning more than 100 years of data collection, suggests that soporific lectures at medical meetings are common, annoying and persistent. Low lights and boring material are prominent risk factors for nodding off during presentations. Extreme remedial measures are warranted.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1502-1503
Number of pages	2
Journal	CMAJ
Volume	173
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.051157
Publication status	Published - Dec 6 2005

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Rockwood, K., Patterson, C. J., & Hogan, D. B. (2005). Nodding and napping in medical lectures: An instructive systematic review. CMAJ, 173(12), 1502-1503. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.051157

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