Assessment of IOP measurement skills in ophthalmology interns by direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS)
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Glaucoma is second largest cause of preventable blindness in the world. Early diagnosis and management of glaucoma decreases morbidity. Interns Proper training imbibes procedural skills. DOPS procedure gives opportunity for feedback and improvement. Objective of the study was to Analyse interns Pre and Post test knowledge, skills of Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) measurement. Methodology: Study was done on 50 Ophthalmology interns from Nov – Feb 2016. Mentors, Assessors and Interns were sensitised, Pretest feedback was collected. Mentor taught IOP measurement procedure to interns by Peytons 4 step method. Intern practiced for 7 days and on 8th day I DOPS assessment was done followed by assessor feedback. After 7 days of practice, on 15th day second assessment was done and Post test feedback was taken from Intern and Assessor. Results: Pre and Post test Intern feedback analysis showed increase in IOP knowledge (2.0) to (4.1). Tonometer Use (1.0) to (4, 2). Motivation (3.32) to (4.42) p value was significant in all three parameters (<0.001). Assessors Pre and Post test feedback evaluation showed increase in IOP knowledge (2.02) to (4.06), use of Tonometer (1.78) to (4.2) p value was significant. DOPS assessment result analysis between I and II encounter showed increase in the level of achievement from 73% (37) level 3 to 98%(49) level 4. Conclusion: DOPS assessment increased the knowledge, confidence level of intern in measurement of IOP, It can be used as an assessment tool for improvement of intern skills.
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Sudhir Babu Padgul, Beatrice Choppara
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