Semmelweis Reflex: An Age-Old Prejudice.

摘要: Background Semmelweis reflex is a human behavioral tendency to stick preexisting beliefs and reject fresh ideas that contradict them (despite adequate evidence). We aim familiarize the readers with term not only has significant historical background but also grave clinical implications. Methods A keyword search for “Semmelweis reflex,” “Belief perseverance,” “handwashing,” “Idea rejection” was conducted using PubMed Central, MEDLINE, Google SCHOLAR. Literature published in paper-based journals books searched. All manuscripts pertaining these keywords were thoroughly analyzed this review. Results The first section of our paper briefs story Ignaz brushes on contributions other intellectual researchers rebuffed initially. discussion further explains root cause dismissal, an inherent bias against uncertainty may be at core fear new ideas. Finally, review explores means by which we can prevent ourselves from being victim rejection. Conclusions age-old prejudice explored With careful thorough study design, scientific rigor, critical self-analysis manuscript, one avoid victimized reflex. dual edged nature lays unveiled when its importance highlighted prematurely accepted medical failures. Understanding any idea goes through grill critically perceived encourages scientist hold original thought as it rather practice changing.