Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2017

Comparative Analysis of OSPE and Traditional practical methods in Physiology

Dr. Kavita Chawla, Dr. Vikas Sachdeva

Abstract :

 INTRODUCTION

Over the years, conventional methods of performance assessment have given rise to several challenges. These could be partially addressed by newer methods like OSPE. The purpose of the study was to introduce OSPE in Physiology undergraduate practical examination.

METHOD

The study was conducted at MLN Medical College, Allahabad for 150 students in First year. Students were first assessed by conventional methods and then subjected to OSPE. A feedback was taken from the students by a questionnaire and student’s performance was compared in two types of exams using Paired T test.

RESULT

76% of students felt that OSPE was better in testing practical skills

DISCUSSION                                                                

The study showed that OSPE was better accepted by students and could be introduced in Physiology.

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Dr. Kavita Chawla, Dr. Vikas Sachdeva, Comparative Analysis of OSPE and Traditional practical methods in Physiology, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-11 | November-2017

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