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Table 4 Comparison of results of questionnaire B between group A und group B at t2 (after 6 weeks, second 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)

7.94 ± 1.18

6.75 ± 1.63

0.01*

 Practical skills (mv ± sd)

8.25 ± 1.00

6.38 ± 1.96

0.01*

 Interests (mv ± sd)

8.13 ± 1.31

7.12 ± 1.75

0.07*

 Further need of education (mv ± sd)

7.87 ± 1.50

7.56 ± 1.41

0.43*

 Reaching the course objectives (mv ± sd)

8.13 ± 1.02

6.44 ± 2.25

0.04*

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

93.8

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)

8.19 ± 1.22

6.81 ± 1.97

0.04*

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

8.25 ± 1.06

6.63 ± 2.03

0.01*

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

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

8.69 ± 1.08

7.37 ± 1.86

0.02*

  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