scholarly journals Students’ perception and scores in Paediatrics end-of-clerkship and final professional Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): A comparative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabeen Abid Khan ◽  
Sahira Aaraj ◽  
Sidra Talat ◽  
Nismat Javed
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examination ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objectives: This study aims to understand students’ perception of the usefulness of end-of-clerkship (EOC) as compared to professional exam Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) and to compare student performance in both examinations. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of medical students who were studying in the final year at Shifa College of Medicine, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, and appeared in both end-of-clerkship and final professional exams. The study was conducted in October 2019. The data was collected through a self-constructed questionnaire. The scores of all participants were also recorded. The data obtained was analyzed on IBM’s statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 23 (IBM, Armonk, NY). Descriptive statistics were used for qualitative variables. Mean and standard deviation was calculated for quantitative variables. Chi-square test was also applied to assess for significant differences. Results: Out of 115 participants, 57 (49.6%) were males and 58 (50.4%) were females. Most of the participants (75.7%) agreed that both OSCEs were well-structured. Participants found that both the exams give a good cross-section of paediatrics and allowed them to learn something new (p=0.00). 45% of participants perceived that the end-of-clerkship OSCE exam helped in orienting them for the final professional exam by identifying their weaknesses. Conclusion: Although the EOC OSCE served as a good preparatory exercise, it did not alleviate the stress levels. However, the results in both OSCEs were comparable and students were satisfied with the current weightage of marks distribution. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.2.3422 How to cite this:Khan SA, Aaraj S, Talat S, Javed N. Students’ perception and scores in Paediatrics end-of-clerkship and final professional Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): A comparative study. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(2):---------.  doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.2.3422 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals Diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of uterine synechiae managed by hysteroscopy in the gyanecological endoscopic surgery and human reproductive teaching hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Etienne Belinga ◽  
Isidore Tompeen ◽  
Claude Cyrille Noa Ndoua ◽  
Junie Metogo Ntsama ◽  
Sandrine Mendibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Past History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Preoperative Diagnostic ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Human Reproductive ◽  
History Of

Background: Uterine synechiae refers to a total or partial union of the inner walls of the uterus resulting from endometrial trauma. It is a cause of reproductive failure. Until now, synechia was not optimally treated and has remained understudied in Cameroon. Objective of present study was to Evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of uterine synechiae treated by hysteroscopy.Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study with an analytical component from January 1st 2015 to July 31st 2017 at Yaounde. All patients diagnosed with uterine synechiae and treated with hysteroscopy were our sample. Sampling was consecutive. The chi-square test was used for the comparison of qualitative variables and Fisher's test for ANOVA variance analysis. The comparison of the averages was made by the Student's test. P-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: Hysteroscopies were indicated for uterine synechiae in 14.50%. Nulliparous were 56.67%. A history of curettage/aspiration was present in 66.66%. All of the patients had a form of infertility and 83.33% had menstrual disorders. Hysterosalpingography showed a better sensitivity (88%). After hysteroscopic treatment, 63.30% had a complete anatomical restitution. There is a significant correlation between the stage of severity of synechia and anatomical restitution (p=0.008; Spearman correlation coefficient=-0.477).Conclusions: Uterine synechiae represent one-sixth of all indications for hysteroscopy and present clinically as menstrual disorder associated with infertility. A past history of uterine curettage is common. Hysterosalpingography has a better preoperative diagnostic sensitivity. Hysteroscopy allows optimal treatment.

scholarly journals Applying ESPGHAN and WGO Guidelines of Celiac Disease on Iraqi Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Challenge Test ◽  
Disease Diagnosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
City Hospital ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: The goal of the study is to check the degree to which the physicians and pediatricians can apply ESPGHAN and WGO criteria of celiac disease (CD) on their patients in Karbala city. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Karbala city hospitals (Al-Hussein-medical city hospital, the pediatric teaching hospital) for the period from August 2017 to February 2018. A random selection of one hundred eight CD patients was carried out and the clinical data including the biopsy results were collected directly from patients or their family members via a questionnaire sheets. Statistically, the quantitative variables were analyzed using non-parametric t-test and the qualitative variables were analyzed using Chi-square test. Results: The study shows that of the total 108 patients, only n=43 (39.8%) of candidates who did biopsy even with tTG IgA>10 fold ULN (200 RU/ml and more) due to the shortage in EMA/HLA tests recommended by ASPGHAN to omit duodenal biopsy., while n=51 (47.2%) accomplished only one of the triple tests (only tTG IgA>10 fold ULN) suggested by ASPGHAN and then applied challenge test and n=14 (12.9) achieved non of the triple tests (tTG IgA antibody titer>5 fold ULN, but <10 fold ULN). On the other hand, the WGO guideline is more suitable if properly applied as it considers tTG (IgA) a convenient substituent of EMA test where high tTG (IgA) serum level being diagnostic and to be confirmed by the available DGP (IgA and IgG) antibodies. Conclusion: The WGO guideline for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients is more applicable for the areas with limited facilities, while ESPGHAN guideline for pediatrics can be applied to a less degree. Generally in Iraq there is a delay in disease diagnosis due to many reasons to be evaluated.

scholarly journals COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COMPLETED SUICIDE BASED ON SEASON AND DISEASES IN BUSHEHR PROVINCE, (2006-2015)

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-291
Author(s):  
Montazeri Mahmood ◽  
Hiyam Hosseini ◽  
Behroz Jokar
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Completed Suicide ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Minimum Number ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Comparative Study

Suicide, an act in which individuals sacrifice voluntarily themselves, is considered as a serious psychosocial problem. The main objective of the present study was to determine the comparative study of completed suicide based on season and diseases in Bushehr during 2006-2015. This consideration has been done as a retrospective cross-sectional study; the data were collected by the check list. After coordination to the medico legal 343 cases of completed suicide lead to death over a ten year period from 2006 to 2015 were extracted and the data were analyses by SPSS software. Completed suicides were most prevalent in spring 29.7% (102), whereas least prevalent in autumn 20.1% (69). There was no significantly in different seasons in year (P=0.065). But, was a statistically significant difference observed in the different gender and different seasons of the year (P=0.001). The maximum number of completed suicides 10.2% (35) was observed in April, while the minimum number 6.1% (21) was reported in September and October, too. The value Chi square test was statistically significant differences diseases and different seasons (P=0. 001). The psychological disease was observed most in spring and winter seasons. Also was a significant relationship between season of the year and the method of suicide (P=0.001). The number of completed suicides was higher in moderate and cold seasons.

scholarly journals Investigation of healthy living strategies in elderly who achieved to live long and healthy

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Turgut Şahinöz ◽  
Saime Şahinöz
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Average Life Expectancy ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Healthy Nutrition ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits

Objective: To determine the lifestyles, healthy living strategies and socio-cultural characteristics of elderly people who lived long and healthy. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study. This study was conducted on 472 elderly patients, aged 80 years and over, selected by random sampling method. The socio-demographic characteristics and daily living activities of the elderly were determined by face to face interview technique using the “Elderly Questionnaire” developed by the researchers in 2018. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Based on the average age (84) of the elderly in the research group, it was seen that they were able to exceed the average life expectancy of their fathers (72) and mothers (73). It has been found that the participants live 11-12 years longer than their parents. It was also found that more than half (51.9%) of the elderly have the habit of walking regularly every day. It was determined that the elderly mostly consumed vegetables and fruits (88.5%), milk and dairy products and meat, respectively. Conclusion: The elderly stated that natural and healthy nutrition, working and staying away from stress in the top three places as the reason of their long and healthy life. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.36.3.1838 How to cite this:Sahinoz T, Sahinoz S. Investigation of healthy living strategies in elderly who achieved to live long and healthy. Pak J Med Sci. 2020;36(3):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.36.3.1838 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis Between Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Conventional Examination (CE) As a Formative Evaluation Tool in Pediatrics in Semester Examination for Final MBBS Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Mondal ◽  
S Sarkar ◽  
M Nandi ◽  
A Hazra
Keyword(s):  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examination ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background The use of objective structured clinical examination in pediatrics is not common in undergraduate evaluation process. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of objective structured clinical examination as compare to conventional examination as formative assessment tool in Pediatrics. Methods We conducted a cross sectional comparative study in defined population of 9th semester MBBS students to evaluate the effectiveness of objective structured clinical examination as comparison to conventional examination as formative assessment tool in Pediatrics. We analyzed the perception of objective structured clinical examination among the students. Results Fifty-two students appeared for the objective structured clinical examination evaluation on the first day and 42 turned up for conventional examination on the next day. The 42 students who turned up for both examinations were asked to respond to the perception evaluation questionnaire. Comparison of the two examination styles showed that students fared better in objective structured clinical examination than in conventional examination both with respect to mean total score (p < 0.001) as well as mean percentage score. Out of the 42 subjects who appeared in both examinations, all passed in objective structured clinical examination and 35 passed in conventional examination – this difference was significant by McNemar’s chi-square test (p = 0.016). 73.8% of the students opined in favor of objective structured clinical examination as a better formative assessment tool whereas 9.5% students preferred conventional examination. Conclusions Objective structured clinical examination a statistically significant better evaluation tool with comparison to conventional examination. KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL JOURNAL  VOL.10 | NO. 1 | ISSUE 37 | JAN - MAR 2012 | 62-65 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i1.6917

Assessment of Awareness of Health Rights among patients Coming to OPD of Services Hospital, Lahore

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1983-1987
Author(s):  
Marium Munir ◽  
Rabiah Mahwish ◽  
Maria Nasir ◽  
Muhammad Ahsan ◽  
Maryam Malik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients Rights ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Right ◽  
Health Rights

Background: Patients’ rights are the basic human rights and essential part of modern healthcare practice. The interaction between the patients and doctors is governed by the rights of the patients. Thus every patient has the right to be informed about their health rights. Aim: To assess the patients’ awareness of their rights in outdoor patients of Services Hospital, Lahore according to Patients’ rights charter (PRC) by Punjab Healthcare Commission. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done. The research sample of 200 outdoor patients was specified. Data was collected by interviewing the patients and questionnaire according to patients’ rights charter by Punjab Healthcare Commission was filled. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 25. For quantitative variable mean and standard deviation was calculated and for qualitative variables Chi-square test was applied. Results: Out of 200 patients, 173(86.50%) patients were not aware of the Patients’ rights charter. Media was the major source of awareness of patients’ rights for 111(55.50%) patients. Maximum awareness was about the right to be treated with empathy, respect and nobility irrespective of any discrimination, 188(94%) were aware of this right. While the least awareness was about the right to be made full aware of full identity and professional status of healthcare provider, only 106(53%) were aware about this right. A statistically significant relation (P≤0.05) was found between awareness of patients and their gender, educational status, occupation and average income/month. Conclusion: Overall awareness of patients of their rights was unsatisfactory. Patients should be educated about their basic health rights and how they must be treated in hospitals. Keywords: Patients’ rights, Punjab Healthcare Commission Charter.

scholarly journals Dyslipidemia in Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Patients With or Without Micro Albuminuria

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
Naimatullah Khan ◽  
Javed Iqbal Khan ◽  
Tariq Mehmood ◽  
Aqeel Peter
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
P Value ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: To assess the dyslipidemia in newly diagnosed diabetic patients and compare it with or without micro albuminuria. Study Design and Setting: Cross-sectional study at Department of Medicine, Military Hospital Rawalpindi from 01 March 2015 to 31 August 2015. Methodology: A total of 150 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included after taking informed consent and approval from hospital ethical committee. Blood sample was obtained from each patient and samples were sent to hospital laboratory and reports were assessed by pathologist. Presence or absence of microalbuminuria, trigiyceridemia (200-499 mg/dl), raised LDL-C (>160 mg/dl) and decreased HDL-C (<40 mg/dl) were noted by researcher himself on a pre-designed performa. The collected data was analyzed statistically by using SPSS version 12.Quantitative variables like age, TG, LDL HDL levels were presented in form of mean ± S.D. Qualitative variables like gender, diabetes mellitus, micro albuminuria and dyslipidemia were presented as frequencies and percentages. Chi-square test was applied to find association between dyslipidemia and micro albuminuria. P value = 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: Mean ± SD of age was 47.97±7.08 years. Out of 150 patients 60% were male and 40% were female. Dyslipidemia was found in 42% patients. Highly significant association was found between dyslipidemia and micro albuminuria, i.e. (P=0.0001). Conclusion: The frequency of dyslipidemia among newly diagnosed diabetic patients with micro albuminuria was significantly higher than in subjects without micro albuminuria

IDENTIFIKASI SERTA HUBUNGAN KONSTRUKSI SUMUR GALI TERHADAP KANDUNGAN COLIFORM PADA AIR SUMUR GALI DI DUSUN JIKEN KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Dini Yuliansari
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Coliform Bacteria ◽  
Well Water ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Variable ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Dug Wells ◽  
Dug Well ◽  
The Relationship

The well is one of the source water used for bathing, washing, and drinking by the citizens in Jiken Hamlet, Rarang Village, Terara Sub-District. Poor dug well construction conditions can affect the amount of coliform bacteria contained in the dug well water. The purpose of this study is to identify the construction of dug wells and the content of coliform bacteria in dug well water and determine the relationship between dug well construction and the content of coliform bacteria. This research is analytic with a cross sectional study design. The results were obtained from 11 samples of dug wells which were observed in construction and the coliform content was known that all samples did not requirements as good dug well construction. Coliform content test results showed that as many as 5 dug well water samples did not pass the clean water quality standards. The results of data analysis with the chi-square test variable construction of dug wells with coliform content variable  showed 0,172 > 0,05, then the concluded is the dug well not suitable to use by people in that area as a source of water for daily needs.

Socio-Demographic Factors and Health-Related Behaviors Associated with Gerontology

GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 359-370
Author(s):  
Dr. Ravi S. Dalawai
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Insight Into

Indian population is in growing trend from 942.2 million in 1994 to 1.36 billion in 2019.Among this six per cent of India's population was of the age 65 and above (UNFPA, 2019). Today the work culture is totally changed. Both husband and wife are forced to work in the current scenario and unable to take care of their parents. The changing structure created increased problems for old age people leads to loneliness, psychological, physical health and financial insecurity. The study paper provides insight into the social and demographic factor and health related sickness of the oldest people. This research explained the cross-sectional study included a representative sample (n=116) of adults aged ≥60 years. The sample was chosen using a four-stage stratified random-cluster survey sampling method .The Chi Square test and ANOVA test was analyzed using SPSS20.

Prevalence of Childhood Obesity In Northeastern Ontario: A Cross-sectional Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Foyez Haque ◽  
Alberto G. de la Rocha ◽  
Betty Ann Horbul ◽  
Patricia Desroches ◽  
Craig Orrell
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northern Ontario ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Chi Square Test

Purpose: In Canada, the incidence of childhood obesity has tripled within the past 20 years. The prevalence of obesity in the Timmins, Ontario, student population was studied to gain knowledge for program planning and resource allocation, and to compare Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria with Cole’s international criteria for childhood obesity. Methods: Anthropometric measurements of 801 students were taken. Students were chosen from randomly selected schools for each grade. Data were analyzed according to age, gender, and ethnicity. Data were also compared with other studies. Intragroup comparisons were performed using hypothesis testing for significance with the z table and chi-square test. Results: Overweight and obesity prevalence was 28% according to CDC criteria. No statistical difference was found between genders or among ethnic groups, or between this study and other Canadian studies. In comparison with the CDC criteria, Cole’s international criteria indicated less obesity and increased overweight prevalence. These differences were not statistically significant. Conclusions: The findings suggest that in the northern Ontario community of Timmins, the prevalence of childhood obesity is of epidemic proportions. When the findings are shared with different agencies, this study will help the health unit to take necessary public health measures to curb the epidemic.

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