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Evaluation of a computerized assessment package for general practitioner trainees

J B Donald1, D Thomson

  • 1Department of General Practice, University of Edinburgh.

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A new computer assessment tool significantly improved general practitioner trainees' knowledge throughout their training year. This digital program effectively identified knowledge gaps and was positively received by trainees.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Professions Education

Background:

  • General practitioner (GP) trainees require effective methods to assess knowledge and identify learning needs.
  • Traditional assessment methods may not always provide immediate feedback or adapt to individual learning progress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a computerized assessment package for GP trainees.
  • To measure the impact of teaching and identify knowledge weaknesses in trainees.
  • To provide instant feedback and compare trainee performance with peer groups.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an electronic assessment package including background details, confidence scales, multiple-choice questions across 11 areas, and a patient management problem.
  • Trainees completed the assessment twice: at the beginning and end of their training year.

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  • Results were compared between consecutive trainee cohorts and analyzed for knowledge improvement.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant increases in knowledge were observed in nearly all topic areas between the initial and final assessments.
    • 63% of trainees found the computer package useful for identifying knowledge deficiencies.
    • The assessment tool was perceived as effective and acceptable by trainees.

    Conclusions:

    • The computerized assessment package is an effective and acceptable tool for evaluating GP trainee knowledge.
    • The program successfully facilitated learning by pinpointing areas for improvement and providing comparative feedback.
    • This digital approach enhances the assessment process in medical education.