NURSING STUDENTS‘ PERCEPTION ON OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED PRACTICAL EXAMINATION (OSPE) IN A SELECTED INSTITUTE, GUWAHATI, ASSAM

Ms. Rikupar Iawim; Ms. Betbhalin Mary Mukhim; Ms. Jolene Nongkynrih

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

NURSING STUDENTS‘ PERCEPTION ON OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED PRACTICAL EXAMINATION (OSPE) IN A SELECTED INSTITUTE, GUWAHATI, ASSAM

Ms. Rikupar Iawim, Ms. Betbhalin Mary Mukhim, Ms. Jolene Nongkynrih

Abstract :

The assessment of practical knowledge involves oral, spot or objective structured practical examinations (OSPE). The major aspect of this study is the OSPE. The objective of the study was to determine the nursing students’ perception on OSPE.

Methods: In this study descriptive survey design was adopted to determine the nursing students’ perception on OSPE. Purposive sampling technique was used to select samplesof 542^ndYr BSC Nursing Student of Sankar Madhab College of Nursing. The data collection was done into two phases after the informed consent was taken from the student. For the OSPE, students were oriented by an OSPE map and a written instruction list before the start of the exams. The OSPE consisted of five stations on In(2 Observed station, 2 unobserved station and a Rest Station) of 3 minutes each

Results: The findings reveal a positive perception towards information received on OSPE (94%), atmosphere of OSPE (80%), stations of OSPE (90%), conduct of examination on OSPE (90%) and overall view on OSPE (94%). Inspite of the limited use of OSPE in India, the current study showed a positive perception towards OSPE as a fair, unbiased, valid, reliable assessment method

Conclusion: OSPE is a process where importance is given to individual competence. It leads to an improvement in practical skills satisfaction of assessment and confidence in performing the skills.