“A Study to Assess the effectiveness of station-based skill training model through Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) on obstetrical assessment on Nursing students at selected Nursing colleges at Anand- Kheda district.”

Abstract

Present paper based on pre-test post-test study to assess the effectiveness of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) on obstetrical assessment on Nursing students at selected Nursing colleges at Anand- Kheda district, was carried out by the final year student of Dinsha Patel College of Nursing, Nadiad. The statement of the study was: “A Study to Assess the effectiveness of station-based skill training model through Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) on obstetrical assessment on Nursing students at selected Nursing colleges at Anand- Kheda district.” The objectives of the study were: (1) To assess the obstetrical assessment score by OSCE. (2) To evaluate the effectiveness of OSCE on obstetrical assessment among nursing students. Research design: Quasi experimental one  group pretest- post-test design research design with Quantitative research approach was used for research study. The researcher used convenient sampling technique for selecting the 40 samples. The tool used in the study were: Structure demographic questionnaires for Section-A & WHO standardized checklist for obstetrics assessment & management of obstetrical emergency. Validity of Tool was assessed by 7 experts. Assessment of the tool was ascertained by the chi-Square formula. Data analysis & Results: In Demographic variables- 16(40%) students were having age 21;  29(72.5%) were female students; 25(62.5 %) Hindu students  ; 14(35%) Final Year B.sc Nursing students, 13(32.5%) First year P.b.B.sc students & 13(32.5%) GNM Students; 21(52.5%) students were living in urban area ; All students-40(100%) having previous knowledge about obstetrical assessment;  34(85%) Students Having hands on experience during clinical training on obstetrical training ; 29(72.5%) Students agreed with having availability of advance models at their college/Institute; 34(85%) students agreed about teachers are doing bedside teaching for procedures on obstetrical assessment; OBG M.Sc. teachers during posting- 14(35%) agreed students; 22(55%) Teachers are doing demonstration of midwifery related  procedure in clinical  & 32(80%) in laboratory area; 15(37.5%) Students are doing redemonstration of midwifery related procedures by student in clinical area  & 21(52.5%) in laboratory area; 26(65%)  students knowing about OSCE & 13(32.5%) students having experience of been through OSCE examination. In Analysis and interpretation of collected data; In both Stations, In Post-OSCE Test, Average score & Average percentage was higher than Pre-OSCE Test score. There was any specific significant increase. This Reveals about effectiveness of OSCE. In Chi-Square (X²) Test, there was significant association between demographic variables-Nursing program, OBG M.Sc. teachers during posting, Demonstration of midwifery related  procedure by teachers in clinical area, Redemonstration of midwifery related procedures by student in clinical area, Experience of been through OSCE examination & Pre OSCE-Test.  Interpretation & Conclusion: In Paired t test analysis for the significance of Pre OSCE-Test and Post OSCE Test; In both Stations, Mean Post OSCE Test score was higher than the mean Pre OSCE-Test score and the paired t-test value greater than the tabulated ‘t’ . This was statistically proved. Hence the Investigator concluded that there was significant increase. So , this reveals that, OSCE is one of the best methods for Evaluation and  to improve clinical practice & decision-making skills in medical field.