scholarly journals Impact of formative assessment on the outcome of summative assessment – a feedback based cross sectional study conducted among basic science medical students enrolled in MD program

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 38-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjib Das ◽  
Kusai M Alsalhanie ◽  
Samal Nauhria ◽  
Vivek R Joshi ◽  
Safeer Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Summative Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Weak Point ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Background: Assessment is an integral part of all forms of learning. Formative assessment in different forms have evolved as a mean to find the learning gaps (what students already know in compare to what they need to know). As a result it becomes possible to give appropriate feedback to the students to close this gap. Summative assessment on the other hand is purposefully designed to make judgments about students’ performance and produce grades.Aims and Objectives: The main purpose of this study is to explore students’ view with regards to the impact of formative assessment on the outcome of summative assessment in basic science MD program.Materials and Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted involving 142 students of an International medical school. A questionnaire was designed, pretested, and finally used to record different opinions of the students and data was collected, analyzed, and interpreted.Results: Majority of the respondents (78%) favored that the feedback collected from formative assessment remains important for them as it helps to fill their learning gaps. Respondents by large (76.8%) also agreed that formative assessment helps the faculty to identify student’s weak point. A huge percentage (80.8%) of respondents was in agreement that formative assessment inspires them for deep learning and regular study. However, a fair number of respondents (36.4%) thought that frequently scheduled formative assessment impede their independent learning thus negatively impact their performance in summative exam.Conclusion: Formative assessment if scheduled properly can have a positive impact on the summative assessment.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.8(4) 2017 38-43

scholarly journals Teachers' evaluation of formative assessment on summative assessment in undergraduate medical education

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21
Author(s):  
Sakhawat Hossain ◽  
Nazma Begum ◽  
Md Humayun Kabir Talukder
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Summative Assessment ◽  
Formative Assessments ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Student Needs ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Weak Point ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Learning Gap

Background: Assessment is important in all forms of learning. Formative assessments have evolved as a means to adapt to student needs. Summative assessment designed to make judgments about students' performance and produce grades Formative assessment is the assessment that takes place during a course or programming of study whereas summative assessment is normally carried out at or towards the end of a course. Objective: To determine the teachers' view about the influence of formative assessment on the result of summative assessment in undergraduate medical course. Method: This cross sectional descriptive study was carried out from July 2009 to June 2010 over 106 teachers of selected two government and two private medical colleges. A structured and pretested questionnaire included different opinion about the influence of formative assessment on summative assessment was distributed among respondents and data were collected for analysis. Results: This study revealed that majority of the teachers (77%) considered feedback from formative assessment to students is important to close up the learning gap. Eighty two percent teachers were in agreement that through formative assessment teachers identified students' weak point and 69% supported that formative assessment motivates the students for deep learning and regular study. However, frequent formative assessment hampers students' independent learning which produces negative effects in summative exam. Conclusion: Formative assessment has got significant effect on summative assessment in various aspects. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjme.v3i1.18591 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.3(1) 2012: 18-21

Multidisciplinary team decision is rare and decreasing in percutaneous vascular interventions despite positive impact on in-hospital outcomes

VASA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian-Alexander Behrendt ◽  
Tilo Kölbel ◽  
Thea Schwaneberg ◽  
Holger Diener ◽  
Ralf Hohnhold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multidisciplinary Team ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Invasive Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Outcomes ◽  
Vascular Intervention ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Team Decision ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. Background: Worldwide prevalence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is increasing and peripheral vascular intervention (PVI) has become the primary invasive treatment. There is evidence that multidisciplinary team decision-making (MTD) has an impact on in-hospital outcomes. This study aims to depict practice patterns and time changes regarding MTD of different medical specialties. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study design. 20,748 invasive, percutaneous PVI of PAD conducted in the metropolitan area of Hamburg (Germany) were consecutively collected between January 2004 and December 2014. Results: MTD prior to PVI was associated with lower odds of early unsuccessful termination of the procedures (Odds Ratio 0.662, p < 0.001). The proportion of MTD decreased over the study period (30.9 % until 2009 vs. 16.6 % from 2010, p < 0.001) while rates of critical limb-threatening ischemia (34.5 % vs. 42.1 %), patients´ age (70 vs. 72 years), PVI below-the-knee (BTK) (13.2 % vs. 22.4 %), and rates of severe TASC C/D lesions BTK (43.2 % vs. 54.2 %) increased (all p < 0.001). Utilization of MTD was different between medical specialties with lowest frequency in procedures performed by internists when compared to other medical specialties (7.1 % vs. 25.7 %, p < 0.001). Conclusions: MTD prior to PVI is associated with technical success of the procedure. Nonetheless, rates of MTD prior to PVI are decreasing during the study period. Future studies should address the impact of multidisciplinary vascular teams on long-term outcomes.

scholarly journals Formative and Summative Assessment in the Light of Students Perceptions

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Chughtai ◽  
Mariya Khalid ◽  
Saira Afridi ◽  
Syed Nasir Shah
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Time Allocation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Summative Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Majority Students

OBJECTIVESTo collect information about the Perceptions of dental students regarding Formative and Summative Assessment in Sardar Begum Dental College.METHODS This cross sectional study was conducted at Sardar Begum Dental College, Peshawar. Pre validated Assessment Experience Questionnaire was used to collect information. All the students of 2nd, 3rd, 4th year BDS and House officers who have joined and continued their bachelors education at Sardar Begum Dental College and Hospital from the first year were invited to participate in this study through Convenience sampling technique after taking verbal and written consent.RESULTSOverall response rate was 29.3% in 2nd Year, 35.1% in 3rd year, 75.7% in 4th Year and 92.7% among house officers.60-70% students opined that formative assessment experiences stimulated deep learning and were useful in the preparation for summative assessment. Majority of the students were satisfied with the atmosphere, structure and conduct of summative assessment. More than 70% admitted that they learn more when preparing for summative assessment near the examination. Almost 60% prefer to have more number of SEQs by claiming that these let them apply deep learning. Despite of accepting the contents of OSCE/OSPE as of good quality, majority students from all the professional years were dissatisfied from the time allocation as well as slides and images placed in each stationCONCLUSIONStudents like formative assessment mainly because of feedback as it helps them in learning as well as preparing for summative assessment. All parts of summative assessment were more satisfactory for the students.

scholarly journals Do Community Free-Medication Service Policy Improve Patient Medication Adherence? A Cross-Sectional Study of Patients With Severe Mental Disorders in Beijing Community

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junli Zhu ◽  
Qingzhi Huang ◽  
Wei Lu ◽  
Yun Chen ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Medication ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Service Policy ◽  
The Impact

Background: Nowadays, mental health problems have become a major concern affecting economic and social development, with severe mental health disorders being the top priority. In 2013, Beijing began to implement the Community Free-Medication Service policy (CFMS). This article aims to evaluate the effect of the policy on medication adherence.Methods: In this study, multi-stage sampling was used to select representative patients as samples. Some of the baseline data were obtained by consulting the archives, and information about patient medication adherence measured by Brooks Medication Adherence Scale was obtained through face-to-face interviews. Logistic regression was used to examine the impact of the policy.Results: Policy participation had a significant positive impact on medication adherence (OR = 1.557). The effect of policy participation on medication adherence in the Medication-only mode and Subsidy-only mode were highly significant, but it was not significant in the Mixed mode.Conclusion: This study found that the CFMS in Beijing as an intervention is effective in improving the medication adherence of community patients. However, the impact of the policy is not consistent among service modes. Reinforcement magnitude and frequency should be considered when designing reinforcement interventions.

scholarly journals The changing face of medical education: The impact and effectiveness of evidence generating community health project in medical students

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
Trushna Shah ◽  
Geetanjali Purohit ◽  
Niraj Pandit ◽  
Ajay George
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Health Project ◽  
The Impact

Background: Evidence-based practice usually refers to gathering quantitative data based upon the best decision about what constitutes effective or efficient practice or what is sometimes referred to as “best practices”. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the student’s perception and learning effectiveness towards Evidence Generating Community Health Projects (EviGenCHIP). Materials and Methods: This study was questionnaire based cross sectional study carried out in SBKS MIRC, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. A total of 110 MBBS students (III Year) participated. After obtaining ethical clearance the data was collected and analyzed. Data was compiled in excel sheet, analyzed for percentage and proportion. Results: In the present study 100 students (90.9%) believed that research in medical fi eld is important. On the contrary 40% students believed that there is no need to know about research methodology. After Evidence Generating Community Health Projects students were sensitized to the importance of protocol writing (56.3%), searching literature (40.9%), structured questionnaires, data collection and its analysis (45%), report writing (52.7%) and presentation as an integral part of research process. Conclusion: Evidence Generating Community Health Projects can be an effective tool for medical education, where they become exposed and sensitized to the research process at undergraduate level. It also improves active learning in public health and research skills. This teaching and learning model can be considered in other medical schools in the country. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i3.10951  Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(3) 2015 72-76     

The impact of accurate documentation of parotid tumor operative reports on secondary surgical procedure

2020 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Piwowarczyk ◽  
Ewelina Bartkowiak ◽  
Jadzia Chou ◽  
Katarzyna Kukawska ◽  
Ludwika Piwowarczyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Referral Center ◽  
Parotid Gland Tumor ◽  
Operative Report ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Study Setting ◽  
Common Variable

Objective: To develop a comprehensive operative report schema based on the accuracy of primary operative reports (OpR) assessed on a department’s experience with parotid gland tumor re-operations. Design: Retrospective cross-sectional study. Setting: A tertiary referral center, the Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Surgery, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland from 2008 to 2017. Subjects: Out of 1154 surgeries, 71 patients underwent reoperation. Their OpR were categorized into accurate and non-accurate, and re-operation field and re-operation course were categorized as anticipated or unanticipated, according to defined criteria. Intervention: None Main outcome measures: The impact of accuracy of the first OpR on re-operation course. Results: In this series, OpR were 39% (14/36) accurate, 61% (22/36) non-accurate. Re-operation fields were 16% (11/71) anticipated, 37% (26/71) unanticipated. Re-operation courses were 37% (26/71) anticipated, 63% (45/71) unanticipated. An anticipated re-operation course followed 20% (5/26) of accurate and 20% (5/26) of non-accurate primary OpR. An unanticipated re-operation course followed 20% (9/45) of accurate and 40% (18/45) of non-accurate OpR. There is no significant relationship between the re-operation course and accuracy of the first OpR (Chi2(1)=0.69; p=0.40466). The most common variable that affected non-accuracy of the OpR was facial nerve function after surgery (6/12). Conclusions: The operative report should be based on clear criteria, robust classification and comprehensive protocol. This will improve follow-up and facilitate the planning of re-operation.

Evaluation of the Electronic Transmission of Medical Findings from Hospitals to Practitioners by Triangulation

2006 ◽  
Vol 45 (02) ◽  
pp. 225-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Ammenwerth ◽  
T. Schabetsberger ◽  
C. Machan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Electronic Communication ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Electronic Networks ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Summary Objectives: The need for regional, cross-institutional electronic networks in health care is steadily growing to support seamless, cooperative health care. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of electronic transmission between hospitals and practitioners in a Tyrolean health care network, and to derive technical and organizational points for improvement. Methods: Between March and August 2004 we carried out a triangulation-based cross-sectional study, combining a qualitative study based on semi-structured, problem-centric interviews with selected practitioners, with a quantitative study based on a standardized questionnaire survey of all the Tyrolean practitioners that receive electronic messages. The survey was designed to confirm the hypotheses which have been systematically derived from the interviews. Results and Conclusions: The results show high satisfaction and positive impact of electronic communication. The triangulation of quantitative and qualitative methods was found to be useful in order to make the definition and confirmation of the hypotheses more transparent.

scholarly journals The lost productivity cost of absenteeism due to COVID-19 in health care workers in Iran: a case study in the hospitals of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Faramarzi ◽  
Javad Javan-Noughabi ◽  
Seyed Saeed Tabatabaee ◽  
Ali Asghar Najafpoor ◽  
Aziz Rezapour
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Productivity Cost ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Lost Productivity ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Human resources management plays an important role in social development and economic growth. Absence from work due to health problems can make obstacles to the growth of economy. This study conducted aimed to estimate the absenteeism costs of COVID-19 among the personnel of hospitals affiliated to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Mashhad, Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between February 19, 2020, and September 21, 2020. The absenteeism costs were calculated using the human capital approach. Finally, we applied the linear regression to assess the impact of variables on the lost productivity of absenteeism due to COVID-19 among the personnel of hospitals affiliated to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Results The results of this study showed that 1958 personnel had COVID-19. The total of absenteeism days in our study were 32,209 days, with an average of 16.44 absenteeism days. Total costs due to absenteeism were estimated to be nearly $1.3 million, with an average of $671.4 per patient. The results of regression model showed that gender (male), age (> 50 years), employment Type (non-permanent) and monthly income had a positive relationship with the absenteeism cost. Also, there are a negative significant relationship between absenteeism cost with job (physicians) and work experience. Conclusions Absenteeism costs of COVID-19 in the hospitals of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences represent a significant economic burden. The findings of our study emphasize the emergency strategies to prevent and control COVID-19 among the healthcare workers. It can decrease the economic impacts of COVID-19 and improve human resources management during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals AVALIAÇÃO DO IMPACTO DA CAPACITAÇÃO NO TRABALHO PARA O CUIDADO DE PESSOAS COM ESTOMIAS

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliano Teixeira Moraes ◽  
Alexandre Ernesto Silva ◽  
Tarcísio Laerte Gontijo ◽  
Renato Ferreira Ribeiro ◽  
Rafaela Das Graças Santiago Faria
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Nurses ◽  
The Impact

Objetivo: Avaliar um processo de capacitação de enfermeiros Atenção Primária da Saúde para o cuidado à saúde da pessoa com estomias produziu impacto no ambiente de trabalho. Método: Estudo transversal, realizado com 32 egressos do processo de capacitação realizado por instituição pública de ensino superior. Foi realizada entrevista e a utilização de um instrumento validado para avaliação do impacto de treinamento. Resultados: Os participantes eram em sua maioria sexo feminino, com idade entre 20 a 40 anos, apresentavam entre 5 e 15 anos de formação e atuavam a menos de 10 anos na Atenção Primária da Saúde. A avaliação demonstrou que a estratégia educativa produziu impacto no trabalho. Conclusão: Estratégias de capacitação que articulam instituições de ensino e serviço favorecem o conhecimento.  Medir o impacto do treinamento no trabalho possibilita avaliar quanto a ação educativa pode propiciar mudança de comportamentos no serviço. Descritores: Estomia; Educação; Capacitação em serviço.EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT CAPACITATION AT WORK FOR THE CARE OF PEOPLE WITH STOMIESObjective: To evaluate the impact of the capacitation of primary health care nurses on the health care of the person with stomies. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 32 Primary Health Care nurses who participated in the training process proposed by a public higher education institution in Divinópolis-MG. An interview was conducted using a validated instrument to evaluate the training impact. Results: The evaluation showed that in 11 of the 12 items of the scale, the percentage of concordants (partial and total) is superior to 62%, which showed positive impact of the training process in the work environment. Conclusion: Training strategies that articulate teaching and service institutions favor knowledge. Measuring the impact of on-the-job training makes it possible to evaluate how much the educational action can lead to a change in behavior in the service.Descriptors: Estomy, Education, Training in service.EVALUACIÓN DEL IMPACTO DE LA CAPACITACIÓN EN EL TRABAJO PARA EL CUIDADO DE PERSONAS CON ESTOMIASObjetivo: Evaluar el impacto de la capacitación de enfermeros de la Atención Primaria de Salud para el cuidado a la salud de la persona con estomias. Metodología: Estudio transversal, realizado con 32 enfermeros de la Atención Primaria de la Salud que participaron del proceso de capacitación propuesto por institución pública de enseñanza superior en Divinópolis-MG. Se realizó una entrevista con la utilización de un instrumento validado para evaluar el impacto de entrenamiento. Resultados: La evaluación demostró que en 11 de los 12 ítems de la escala, el porcentaje de concordantes (parciales y totales) son superiores al 62%, lo que demostró impacto positivo del proceso de capacitación en el ambiente de trabajo. Conclusión: Estrategias de capacitación que articulan instituciones de enseñanza y servicio favorecen el conocimiento. Medir el impacto del entrenamiento en el trabajo posibilita evaluar cuánto la acción educativa puede propiciar cambio de comportamientos en el servicio.Descriptores: Estomia, Educación, Capacitación en servicio.

scholarly journals Knowledge of disaster preparedness among medical professionals in JNU Institute for Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5246
Author(s):  
Nitin Tiwari ◽  
Vishal Bankwar ◽  
Ranjit K. Jha ◽  
Aryak Singh
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disaster Situation ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Impact

Background: Disaster causes widespread destruction, disrupting people's lives and causing human suffering with communities finding it difficult to cope. Human beings may not have the power to stop it but they may have the ability to be prepared and minimize the impact of the disaster. The medical professionals play a pivotal role in a disaster situation and its knowledge is a must during their academics. This study was aimed to assess the level of knowledge of disaster preparedness among medical professionals.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the medical professionals in JNUIMSRC, Jaipur, Rajasthan. A total of 225 people were selected and interviewed. Data was collected using self-administered semi-structured questionnaire and scoring was done for the assessment of knowledge on disaster preparedness. Epi-info software version 7.2.3.1 was used for statistical analysis.Results: Out of a total of 225 respondents, 140 were females and 85 were males. The mean age of respondents was 20±0.58 and most of them were in the 18-24 years age-group (61.33%). A total of 191 (88.9%) respondents had either partial or total lack of knowledge regarding disaster preparedness. Most of the respondents, 195 (86.67%) had a view that there is a need to introduce disaster preparedness training program.Conclusions: The findings revealed that most of the study participants had not attended any training on disaster management and most of them had low knowledge about disaster preparedness. The integration of disaster education into the curriculum is believed to be the most effective strategy. 

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