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[Evaluation of experience-oriented hospital practical training by an examination]
Katsuya Suemaru1, Kana Takeichi, Takumi Yamaguchi
1Division of Pharmacy, Ehime University Hospital, Toon City, Japan. suemaru@m.ehime-u.ac.jp
Yakugaku Zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
|December 2, 2008
Summary
Experience-oriented hospital training significantly boosts undergraduate students' clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills. This practical curriculum enhances learning outcomes, preparing future healthcare professionals effectively.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pharmacy Education
Context:
- Ehime University Hospital offers a four-week practical training course for undergraduate students.
- The curriculum includes 18 programs focused on experiential learning, such as drug counseling, evidence-based medicine, and adverse drug reaction avoidance.
Purpose:
- To objectively evaluate the educational effects of the hospital practical training curriculum.
- To assess improvements in clinical knowledge and problem-solving abilities using pre- and post-training examinations.
Summary:
- Written examinations demonstrated a significant 9.5% increase in clinical knowledge scores (p<0.01) and a 28.8% rise in problem-solving accuracy (p<0.001).
- The number of student responses also increased significantly by approximately 1.5-fold (p<0.001), indicating enhanced engagement and comprehension.
Impact:
- Experience-oriented programs in hospital practical training demonstrably enhance students' clinical knowledge and problem-solving capabilities.
- The findings support the effectiveness of practical, case-based learning in medical and pharmacy education.
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