Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) as an Assessment Method of Laboratory Practical Skill Sessions in First MBBS Students of Biochemistry: A Research Study in SAIMS, Regional Centre of Medical Education, Indore
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract: OSPE act as a good tool to evaluate skill competency in Biochemistry subject. The first MBBS students admitted for 2014-16 batches of SAIMS, Indore were the subjects for the study. After successfully completing the syllabus, OSPE notification was announced 10 days in advance. A total of 122 students were assessed. Each student was assessed by attending 4 procedure and 8 question stations. Coefficient of reliability of questions administered was done by calculating Cronbach’s alpha. Among 122 students are present & took this OSPE exercise. 15 students failed to achieve an average of 50% or above in the assessment. However, 39 students on an average achieved >75%, 41 students achieved between 65 to 75% and 27 students scored between 50 to 65%. Cronbach's alpha of the questions administered showed to be having high internal consistency with a 0.80 score. 99% of students believed that OSPE helps them to improve and 82% perceived in both learning and evaluation tool. 100% of the faculty agreed or strongly agreed that such assessment tested objectivity, 87.5% felt that is measured practical skills better and 62.5% felt eliminated examiner bias to a greater extent. OSPE was more objective, measured practical skills better and eliminated examiner bias. Student feedback reflects that such assessment helps them to improve practical skills & it is effective tool both for teaching and evaluation of MBBS students of Biochemistry. Keywords:OSPE (objective structured practical examination)/ OSCE(objective structured clinical examination), MCQ (multiple choice question), cognitive domain.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Bindu Sharma, Dr. Shaikh MKS, Dr. DarshanaJain . , Dr. Deepasha Shahi, Dr. Amit Kumar
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