Teaching Medical Students Developmental Assessment with the Ages and Stages Questionnaire
Author Information
Author(s): Nicol Pam
Primary Institution: University of Western Australia
Hypothesis
Can the Ages and Stages Questionnaire improve medical students' confidence and respect for parental roles in developmental assessment?
Conclusion
The ASQ was shown to be useful in an education program for advanced beginners in developmental assessment.
Supporting Evidence
- Students reported increased understanding of developmental assessment processes.
- Parents felt involved and believed they contributed positively to the students' learning.
- The ASQ tool was preferred by students for its structured approach.
Takeaway
This study taught medical students how to assess child development using a questionnaire that parents fill out, helping both the students and the parents understand children's growth better.
Methodology
An interpretative analysis of student reports and a questionnaire for parents were used to evaluate the program.
Potential Biases
Students may have written what they thought the educator wanted to read, potentially skewing results.
Limitations
The study relied on reflective writing, which may introduce bias, and lacked a validated attitudinal test.
Participant Demographics
Approximately 90 fifth-year medical students from a Western Australian university participated.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p > 0.05
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