Impact of Critical Care Training on Pharmacy Students in Egypt
Author Information
Author(s): Moustafa Hebatallah Ahmed, Hamid Alaa Essawy, Hassoub Gehad, Kassem Amira B.
Primary Institution: Badr University in Cairo, Egypt
Hypothesis
Does critical care training improve pharmacy students' knowledge, self-efficacy, and satisfaction?
Conclusion
The study shows that critical care training significantly enhances pharmacy students' knowledge, self-efficacy, and satisfaction.
Supporting Evidence
- Self-efficacy and self-esteem scores significantly increased post-training.
- Overall knowledge scores improved from baseline to post-course.
- Course satisfaction average score was 45.08 out of 50.
Takeaway
This study found that a short training course helped pharmacy students feel more confident and knowledgeable about critical care.
Methodology
Pharmacy students participated in a 10-day critical care training course and completed questionnaires to assess knowledge, self-efficacy, and satisfaction.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and a short follow-up period, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
72 pharmacy students, 77.8% female, mean age 22.26 years, from four Egyptian universities.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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