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A training program in universal precautions for second-year medical students

R K Sokas1, S Simmens, J Scott

  • 1Department of Medicine, George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC 20037.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Medical students demonstrated improved knowledge and confidence after a universal precautions training program. This essential training covered bloodborne disease risks and safe phlebotomy techniques.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Infection Control
  • Public Health

Background:

  • A universal precautions training program was implemented for second-year medical students in 1991-92.
  • The three-hour session included lectures, demonstrations, and practice on bloodborne disease risks and safe procedures.
  • Focus areas included phlebotomy and intravenous insertion techniques adhering to universal precautions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of a universal precautions training program for medical students.
  • To evaluate changes in students' knowledge and self-assessed preparedness regarding infection control.
  • To identify potential barriers to seeking further training among students.

Main Methods:

  • 135 second-year students attended the lecture; 120 participated in demonstration and practice components.

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  • Pre- and post-session knowledge tests and preparedness ratings (Likert scale) were administered.
  • Paired t-tests analyzed knowledge and preparedness score changes; unpaired t-tests compared volunteer/non-volunteer groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Knowledge scores significantly increased from 64.7% to 88.5% (p = .001) among 103 students completing tests.
    • Self-assessed preparedness scores also improved across all assessed skills, including intravenous insertion and exposure concerns.
    • Volunteers for additional training had higher post-session knowledge scores, indicating a potential gap in uptake by those most in need.

    Conclusions:

    • The universal precautions training significantly enhanced medical students' knowledge base.
    • The program also positively impacted students' perceived competency and preparedness for clinical procedures.
    • Further investigation is warranted into why students who might benefit most from extra training do not volunteer.