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Utility of a brief self-efficacy scale in clinical training program evaluation
R Lorenz1, R P Gregory, D L Davis
1University of Illinois at Peoria, USA.
Evaluation & the Health Professions
|August 18, 2000
Summary
Brief self-efficacy scales effectively evaluate clinical training. Post-training self-efficacy in registered dietitians correlated with prior experience, knowledge, and practice changes, demonstrating utility in program assessment.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Behavioral Science
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Self-efficacy is frequently assessed using brief scales with limited validation.
- Its role as a predictor of professional behaviors or an outcome of clinical training is widely studied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of a brief self-efficacy scale for assessing a clinical training program.
- To examine relationships between self-efficacy, skill mastery, training participation, and practice changes.
Main Methods:
- 119 registered dietitians participated in a diabetes training program.
- Self-efficacy ratings were collected pre- and post-training.
- Correlations were analyzed between self-efficacy, prior experience, knowledge, and self-reported practice changes.
Main Results:
- Post-training self-efficacy correlated with prior relevant experience and knowledge post-test scores.
- Significant increases in self-efficacy were observed for all 12 program objectives.
- Self-efficacy for specific objectives positively correlated with self-reported practice changes.
Conclusions:
- Brief self-efficacy assessments can meaningfully contribute to clinical training program evaluation.
- The findings support the use of validated brief scales to measure training outcomes and impact.
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