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Table 2 Comparison of the Pre and Post Scores collected on 10-point Likert scale (1 = low/very little; 10 = high/very much

From: Simulation-based interdisciplinary education improves intern attitudes and outlook toward colleagues in other disciplines

 

Interdisciplinary Simulation-based Education (IDSE) Group

Non-IDSE Group

Pre-test mean

Post-test mean

∆ (Mean)

SD

P-Value

CI

Pre-test mean

Post-test mean

∆ (Mean)

SD

P-Value

CI

I am comfortable when learning with interns of different disciplines.

7.491

8.655

1.164

1.80

< 0.0001*

(0.6762,1.6510)

6.833

6.833

0.000

1.54

1.000

(−0.9768, 0.9768)

I believe that other medical disciplines work well with my discipline.

7.754

8.448

0.691

1.82

0.0069*

(0.1977, 1.1841)

7.750

7.583

−0.167

1.12

0.615

(−0.8749. 0.5415)

Learning together with other disciplines improves collegial interactions.

8.281

9.103

0.855

1.58

0.0002*

(0.4274, 1.2817)

8.333

8.750

0.417

1.38

0.318

(−0.4595, 1.2928)

I have the opportunity in residency to learn side by side with other disciplines.

8.158

8.500

0.345

2.03

0.2123

(−0.2032, 0.8941)

8.333

8.000

−0.333

1.07

0.305

(−1.0151, 0.3485)

I believe that other disciplines view my discipline in a negative light.

5.375

5.281

−0.302

2.74

0.4254

(−1.0559, 0.4522)

3.500

4.333

0.833

1.95

0.166

(−0.4033, 2.0699)

I believe that other disciplines view my discipline in a positive light.

5.965

6.690

0.764

1.83

0.0031*

(0.2702, 1.2571)

7.333

6.750

− 0.583

1.08

0.089

(−1.2718, 0.1052)

I feel respected by residents in other disciplines within my hospital system.

7.596

8.034

0.436

1.46

0.0312*

(−1.7750, 0.0689)

7.333

6.917

−0.417

1.38

0.318

(−1.2928, 0.4595)

The 4Cs has created a venue that is beneficial to interdisciplinary interactions.

7.754

9.121

1.418

1.73

< 0.0001*

(0.981, 1.855)

      
  1. *significant values