Table 2 The acquisition of competence in the self-assessment before and after the course based on a Likert Scale of 1–5 (1 = very competent, 5 = not competent). Averages of values on Likert scale (± Standard deviation)
| Â | before the course | after the course | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
To overtake responsibility | 2.8 | 1.8 | p < 0.05 |
Expert knowledge of pain medicine | 3.2 | 2.0 | p < 0.05 |
Empathy | 1.8 | 1.4 | p < 0.05 |
Relationship building with other people | 1.9 | 1.6 | p < 0.05 |
Communication with patients | 2.1 | 1.5 | p < 0.05 |