Impact of abolishment of PMDC on Basic Medical & Dental Sciences Faculty Career Path of a Federally Chartered Public Sector Medical University- A Questionnaire Validation Study
Journal Title: Pakistan Biomedical Journal - Year 2021, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Ascertain validity of a questionnaire which measures the impact of abolishment of PM&DC on Basic Medical & Dental Sciences Faculty Career Path of a Federally Chartered Public Sector Medical University. Methods: Cross sectional study conducted on a pre-defined population at a given point in time. Study setting was Army Medical College, Rawalpindi. Target population for pilot testing was basic sciences faculty of Army Medical College, Rawalpindi. 12 items questionnaire was designed using Likert scale with 5 options response set. Content validity was assured by expert opinion. Results: Inter item correlation represented by Cronbach’s alpha was p=0.839. Conclusion: The 12 item questionnaire appropriately measures the attitudes and beliefs of basic sciences faculty regarding their career path after abolishment of PM&DC
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Muhammad Abid Iqbal1*, Mehvish Ashfaq2, Bushra Riaz3, Danish Hassan Khan4, Nouman Ahmed4 and Saleha Shahid5
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