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| Year:
2012 |
Month:
July
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Volume:
1 |
Issue:
1 |
Page:
45 - 50 |
Knowledge, Attitude And Perceived Skills Before And After A Clinical Research Module
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Correspondence
P. Ravi Shankar, Rajani Shakya,
Dr. P. Ravi Shankar
KIST Medical College, P.O. Box 14142,
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Ph: 977-1-5201680, Fax: 977-1-5201496
Email: ravi.dr.shankar@gmail.com :
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Introduction: Kathmandu University started a three-year post-baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program in 2010. A clinical research module was recently conducted for the first batch of students during the third semester using facilitator presentations, group activities, presentations and audience elicitation sessions to discuss different aspects. The present study was conducted to study participant’s perception of their knowledge, attitudes and perceived skills with regard to clinical research before and after the module and also obtain suggestions for further ther improvement.
Methods: The study was conducted in November 2011. 12 of the 13 students participated. Perceptions were obtained using a retrospective-pre questionnaire. Gender was noted and responses were coded according to predetermined scale. Knowledge, attitudes and perceived skills scores were calculated before and after the module. The normality of responses was studied using the one-sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and the data was normally distributed. The scores before and after the module were compared using paired samples t-test (p <0.05).
Results: Eight of the twelve respondents (66.6%) were female and four were males. The scores of all individual statements increased after the module. The mean knowledge, attitude and perceived skills scores and the total score increased significantly after the module. The module strengths were group activity and assignments. Internship in a clinical research organization was recommended by all participants.
Conclusions: Student’s knowledge, attitudes and perceived skills about different areas significantly improved at the conclusion of the module. The skills scores as perceived by the students were low. Suggestions can be considered while planning future courses.
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