A Comparative Study to assess the Opinion and Level of Satisfaction of the Student Nurses regarding Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Traditional Method of Clinical Skills Assessment related to Antenatal Examination
Journal Title: International Journal of Nursing & Midwifery Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: The objective of the study was to assess and compare the opinion and level of satisfaction of student nurses regarding objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and traditional method of clinical skills assessment. Methodology: By using a comparative descriptive design, the study was conducted in the Rufaida College of Nursing and National Skills Training Centre-DAKSH, Delhi. A total of 68 student nurses were selected using purposive sampling technique and were randomly divided into OSCE group (n1 =34) and traditional group (n2 =34). Self-structured observation checklist and evaluation proforma were used to obtain the skills score of OSCE and traditional method respectively. Opinionnaire and satisfaction scale were used to assess the opinion and satisfaction of the subjects regarding OSCE and traditional method of clinical skills assessment. Result: Findings revealed that the mean skills scores of OSCE group (56.67) were higher than the traditional group (35.40) with (z=39.09, p<0.05). Other findings showed that both the groups were having positive opinion 33 (97%), 31 (91%) and highest level of satisfaction 33 (97%), 32 (94%) regarding OSCE and traditional method respectively. Conclusion: There was no significant difference in the opinion and satisfaction scores among the students related to OSCE and traditional method of clinical skills, although students scored higher when evaluated by OSCE than traditional method.
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Ms. Ritu Soni
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