Table 2 Overview pre-posttest designs in the literature
From: A pilot study of a practice management training module for medical residents
Number of items (design) | Reliability reported | Timing of posttest | Control group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Crites | 12 (true/false) | No | Immediately after completion | No |
Babitch | 5 (unknown) | No | Immediately after completion | No |
Essex | 65 (true/false) | No | Immediately and one month after completion | Yes |
Hemmer | 20 (unknown) | No | Before last session | No |
Lopresti | 40 (multiple choice and “pick N” questions) | Yes | Unknown | Yes |
Turley | 50 (multiple choice) | No | Unknown | No |
Kerfoot | 26 (multiple choice) | Yes | Immediately and five weeks after completion | Yes |
David | 10 (true/false) | No | Unknown | Yes |