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Table 3 Comparison of results of questionnaire B between group A und group B at t1 after the first interview

From: Comparison of PRISM and numeric scale for self-assessment of learning progress during a clinical course in undergraduate dental students

 

Group A (PRISM, n = 18)

Group B (numeric scale, n = 18)

P-value

The interview was helpful for me to self-reflect my competencies regarding the following issues (0 = not helpful – 10 = very helpful)

 Theoretical knowledge (mv ± sd)

7.38 ± 1.63

6.88 ± 1.86

0.49*

 Practical skills (mv ± sd)

7.69 ± 1.54

6.50 ± 1.79

0.04*

 Interests (mv ± sd)

7.31 ± 1.49

6.69 ± 2.60

0.70*

 Further need of education (mv ± sd)

8.06 ± 1.84

7.31 ± 1.58

0.14*

 Reaching the course objectives (mv ± sd)

7.31 ± 1.70

6.63 ± 1.86

0.22*

 Will you draw personal consequences from the interview? (%)

93.3

75.0

0.33**

How much do you agree with the following statements (0 = not at all – 10 = completely)?

 The interview was appropriate for self-reflection (mv ± sd)

7.81 ± 1.52

6.50 ± 1.86

0.04*

 The used instrument is appropriate for self-reflection (mv ± sd)

8.19 ± 1.28

6.56 ± 2.19

0.02*

How high do you rate (0 = very low – 10 = very high)?

… the benefit of the combination of interview and instrument (mv ± sd)

8.50 ± 1.10

7.31 ± 1.70

0.03*

  1. Mv mean value, sd standard deviation
  2. *Mann–Whitney-U test
  3. **Fisher test, significant results (significance level P < 0.05) are highlighted in bold