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Research skills acquisition by interns: a case study

R K Bansal1

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Pramukhswami Medical College, Gujarat, India.

Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
|October 15, 1998
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A structured training program significantly boosted medical interns' research skills. Participants showed a dramatic increase in knowledge scores, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in enhancing essential national health research capabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Research Skills
  • Public Health Training

Background:

  • Medical interns require robust research skills for effective healthcare delivery.
  • The Essential National Health Research (ENHR) framework emphasizes the need for skilled researchers in national health initiatives.
  • Pramukhswami Medical College aimed to enhance interns' research competencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a holistic, structured training program on medical interns' research skill acquisition.
  • To assess the improvement in knowledge scores related to research skills among interns.
  • To gather participant feedback for program refinement.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 13 medical interns participated in the structured training program.

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  • Pre- and post-training knowledge scores were assessed using standardized tests.
  • Participant feedback and suggestions were collected and analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant improvement in mean knowledge scores was observed, increasing from 16.4 +/- 11.0 (pretest) to 87.1 +/- 19.9 (posttest).
    • The training program effectively enhanced interns' understanding and application of research methodologies.
    • Interns provided valuable feedback, highlighting areas for future program enhancement.

    Conclusions:

    • The holistic structured training program proved highly effective in improving medical interns' research skills and knowledge.
    • The findings support the integration of such programs to align with Essential National Health Research objectives.
    • Continuous program evaluation and incorporation of feedback are crucial for sustained impact.