Table 1 Coding themes and definitions used to analyze student survey responses
From: An online evidence based medicine exercise prompts reflection in third year medical students
Theme name | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
Clarification of results | Reported that data graphs, explanation and presentation were clarified in the debriefing session; significance and validity of data presented were put into context | “The graphs and charts were hard to interpret without explanation, but made perfect sense once explained” |
Showing group variation | Reported gaining insight into differences among group members; gained awareness of personal ratings | “It helped me compare myself to the rest of the group” |
Evaluate myself and decision making | Reported personal insights regarding the use of EBM; visualization, thinking, and clarification about EBM related to decisions | “Gave me a good perspective on constructive ways to evaluate myself and decisions throughout my career” |
Understanding EBM exercise purpose | Reported improved understanding of purpose and significance of exercise, alternative ways to learn EBM basics | “Putting the information in a broader context of decision making was helpful” |
Other EBM actions | Reported actions that will be pursued by the student that include collaborative decision making, EBM readings, observation of others, gaining confidence in abilities, do nothing and not sure | “make more effort to understand and interpret data,” “ask more questions” |