Development and validation of a structured feedback questionnaire from postgraduates on various elements of postgraduate medical curriculum

Sugumar, Ramya; Kumar, Archana Prabu; Maheshkumar, K; Padmavathi, R; Ramachandran, P. Veeraraghavan; Ravichandran, Latha; Anandan, Sambandam; Vijayaraghavan, P. V.

doi:10.1016/j.mjafi.2021.01.013

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“…For instance, the description "I have known the basic knowledge required in clinical work for several years, and I came to learn mainly because I want to know how to do research. " was marked to a coded statement "Improve scientific research capabilities"; (4) These steps were repeated for each description; (5) The coded statements were collected and organized into a few themes or subthemes. For instance, coded statements "Improve scientific research capabilities" and "Enlighten thinking and broaden horizon" were grouped into a theme of "Clear learning cognition and goals".…”

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“…For students, course quality is directly related to the construction of knowledge structures, the shaping of innovation capabilities, and the improvement of overall quality. Given these factors, ensuring course quality is essential for nurturing and improving their professional knowledge and skills [4,5]. As such, it is an irreplaceable key aspect of postgraduate education [6,7].…”

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Learning needs of nursing postgraduates in Southwest China based on Hutchinson’s learning needs theory: a qualitative research

Zhang

Zhu

et al. 2023

BMC Med Educ

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Background The process of education is mutual. The learning needs of students need to be paid attention to and can affect the learning outcome. In order to make nursing postgraduates’ curriculum better, meet the learning needs of students, and help to achieve the learning objectives of students, this study based on Hutchinson’s learning needs theory, aims to collect the learning experience of nursing graduates, as well as the gap between learning needs and target needs, and explore the benefits and barriers of nursing graduates in the curriculum learning. It may provide beneficial reference for further optimizing teaching content and improving teaching methods. Methods This study was designed as a qualitative research. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 17 nursing postgraduates in the only two universities in Chongqing, Southwest China, 2021. Semi-structured, in-depth individual interviews were conducted to explore how they subjectively experience the benefits and demands of the professional curriculum. Data was analyzed using Colaizzi’s seven-step analysis. Results Three main themes “clear learning cognition and goals,” “positive learning attitude,” and “the gap between learning goals and actual needs” were identified from the original data. Respectively, Subthemes concerning the first theme included “improve scientific research capabilities, enlighten thinking and broaden your horizons, and learn new knowledge and new skills.” Subthemes of the second theme were “improve abilities in practice and actively seek diversification of course content and format.” Subthemes of the third theme included “the course has a certain depth and breadth, but the course study does not meet the needs of scientific research, the course contents are theoretical, not knowing how to use the research method in certain conditions.” Conclusions The learning needs of nursing postgraduates in Southwest China could be divided into two parts: benefits and barriers, among which the benefits were participants had clear learning goals and positive learning attitudes. When curriculum could not meet their needs, they actively sought methods (e.g., networks or off-campus resources) to close the gap between those needs and their goals. Follow-up educators should focus on learning needs and build curricula by optimizing the contents and methods of existing teaching resources.

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Learning needs of nursing postgraduates in Southwest China based on Hutchinson’s learning needs theory: a qualitative research

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Zhu

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BMC Med Educ

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“…[ 22 ] The following CFA indices were used to evaluate model fitness: root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), standardised root mean square residuals (SRMR), goodnessoffit index (GFI); comparative fit index (CFI), approximate goodness of fit indices (AGFI), normed fit index (NFI), 2; degrees of freedom (df) and its subsequent ratio with 2/df. [ 23 24 ] After evaluating the model fit, we calculated average variance extracted (AVE) for discriminant validity. Analysis of moment structure (AMOS) was performed to evaluate the relationship between the structural path and factors by structural equation modeling with AMOS software version.…”

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Validation of Expanded form of Lubben Social Network Scale among Community-Dwelling Geriatric Population in India

Bincy

Logaraj

Anatharaman

2022

Indian Journal of Community Medicine

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Background: For assessing social networks in the elderly and the social support they receive and to predict social isolation, a proper valid and reliable short-scale screening tool is necessary. The present study aims to estimate the internal consistency and structural validity of the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-18) among community-dwelling Indian older adults. Materials and Methods: We have administered the LSNS-18 scale to 500 older adults (>60 years) and performed confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling for the validation. Cronbach's alpha was done for estimating the internal consistency. Results: The LSNS-18 was easily answerable and the only minimum time is required for administration. CFA identified three domains with six items for each domain that demonstrated a good fit for the older adults with the internal consistency of 0.91. Conclusion: These findings suggest that LSNS-18 may be a valid tool for assessing the social network of the elderly and help to predict the risk for isolation in this vulnerable group.

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“…Continuous variable was compared using paired t test, and categorical data was compared using chi-square test or exact probability method. Cronbach’s alpha was computed for the internal reliability scores for each scale ( 21 ).…”

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Effect of Bhramari Pranayama intervention on stress, anxiety, depression and sleep quality among COVID 19 patients in home isolation

Jagadeesan

Archana

Rajendran

et al. 2022

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

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Development and validation of a structured feedback questionnaire from postgraduates on various elements of postgraduate medical curriculum

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Learning needs of nursing postgraduates in Southwest China based on Hutchinson’s learning needs theory: a qualitative research

Learning needs of nursing postgraduates in Southwest China based on Hutchinson’s learning needs theory: a qualitative research

Validation of Expanded form of Lubben Social Network Scale among Community-Dwelling Geriatric Population in India

Effect of Bhramari Pranayama intervention on stress, anxiety, depression and sleep quality among COVID 19 patients in home isolation

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