Interns induction training program – An analysis

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Interns induction training program – An analysis

Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 4

Abstract

Background: Internship is a phase of training where in a graduate is expected to practice skills under supervision so that he/she may be capable of functioning independently. The learning methods have to be, hands on session including practice on simulators. This phase of learning is different from earlier phases in MBBS as it needs performance on patients. The learner - intern need to be prepared to this different and new phase of learning at work place, which demands application and finally performance of the skill on real patients. There are different training programs run by different colleges. There is no significant in depth analysis of these programs. Program evaluation will lead to modifications and develop a more effective and standardised training module for interns. This article is aimed at administration and analysing a training program for interns. Aim: To conduct and evaluate an Induction Training Program designed specifically for interns so as to prepare them for a new phase of learning by initiating the cognitive and integrative phases of skill acquisition. Objective: To conduct interactive orientation classes required for effective performance of the entrusted task during internship. To provide training with skill stations to initiate the cognitive and integrative phases of skill acquisition (acquire initial basic skills training) required before actual performance on patients under supervision. To evaluate the internship induction training program by a Qualitative and Quantitative feedback. Materials and Methods: An induction training program was conducted for 120 interns at the starting of internship for two days. Interactive lecture classes of 40 mints each were organized in the morning followed by training at skill stations in the afternoon. Interns were asked to complete the feedback questionnaire after finishing the training on second day. The feedback is evaluated and analyzed both quantitatively for the grades on likert scale and qualitatively for the open ended questions. Data was analyzed on SPSS version 23. Observations and Results: The cumulative data consisting of the perception of Interns in the form of perception graded on the 5 point likert scale is analysed. The result shows frequency and percentage of the respondents for various levels of agreement along with mean, median, mode and standard deviation for each item. Difference among frequencies of interns responding for various levels of agreement was statistically significant (p < 0.001). The results also show different levels of agreement to various research questions. 71.67% interns strongly agreed and 25% agreed that using skills stations will help in skill development, 59.16% interns strongly agreed and 35.83% agreed that the program will motivate for learning. 62.5% interns strongly agreed and 30.83% agreed that the Interactive lecture sessions gave orientation of skills to be acquired by an Intern. 57.5% Interns strongly agreed and 25.83% agreed that the use of manikins for skill training has removed anxiety and increased the confidence. 76.67% interns strongly agreed and 20%. Interns agreed that the hands-on skill training using manikins must be made part of Internship curriculum. The response for the open ended question Write your reflection on the training program the responses indicate that it was helpful by increased confidence, removing hesitation and fear, awareness and orientation of work in hospital, increased interest to learn. They suggested that more time should be allotted to practice skills, training must be conducted regularly; continue the training in next academic year, skill stations training should be made part of internship curriculum. Conclusions: The intern’s reflections on the training program indicate that it was helpful not only to improve clinical procedural skills and knowledge but also the attitude towards the patient care by increasing their confidence, removing hesitation and fear and increasing the interest to learn. The program resulted in increasing the awareness and orientation of work in hospital. Over all 92% interns strongly agreed and suggested the skill stations must be made part of Internship curriculum, indicating that the skill stations were most useful in learning the skills. To take forward the research on training at skill stations, further study is required to assess the transfer of these skills to the wards at application level.

Authors and Affiliations

P V Chalam, Mohd Rasheeduddin Imran, Shruthi B, Madhavai S

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EP ID EP487812
DOI 10.26611/100545
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