Table 2 Results of the medication competence evaluation (% correct answers)
Test scores | Correct answers %(SD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2nd semester (n = 327) | 7th semester (n = 338) | Difference between the groups (p-value) | |
Theoretical medication competence Knowledge test (30 items) | 71(14) | 73(10) | ns |
Practical medication competence Medication calculation test (10 items) | 73 (24) | 76 (22) | ns |
Decision making competence Patients vignettes (10 items) | 51 (22) | 62 (18) | <0.001 |
Overall medication competence (50 items) | 68 (13) | 72 (10) | <0.001 |