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Table 4 Cross-evaluation on significance of associated factors in the two student groups based on the weakest and highest results on medication competence evaluation

From: Factors associated with nursing students’ medication competence at the beginning and end of their education

Associated factor

Quartile difference in total

Quartile difference 2nd semester

Quartile difference 7th semester

Age

xx

ns

x

Gender

ns

x

ns

Previous degree in nursing

ns

ns

ns

Matricular exam in mathematics

xx

xx

 

Long syllabus in mathematics

xxx

xx

 

Failed medication calculation test

x

xx

x

Participation in supportive medication calculation education

xxx

xx

ns

Failed theoretical exam on basics of medication management

x

ns

ns

Perception of pharmacology easy

xxx

xx

x

Satisfaction on amount of current education

ns

ns

ns

High abilities of self-regulated learning

xxx

ns

xx

Less lack of regulation in learning

xxx

x

xx

Perceives mathematics as easy

xxx

xxx

xx

Good grade in mathematics

xxx

xxx

ns

Good grade on exam on theoretical basis of medication management

xxx

xxx

x

Good study motivation in studying medication care

xxx

ns

xxx

Active participation in studying medication care

xxx

x

xx

Self-confidence in medication management

xxx

xx

x

Semester

xxx

-

-

Possibility to apply theory in clinical practice (only 7th semester)

ns

-

ns

The Medication Passport in use

ns

ns

ns

The use of a calculator

x

ns

x

The number of clinical practice placements

xxx

ns

ns

Perceives the Medication Passport as useful (only 7th semester)

ns

-

ns

Work experience prior and during nursing education

ns

ns

ns

  1. Statistical difference x =0.05, xx = 0.01, xxx = 0.001, ns = no statistical difference