Implementation and evaluation of a preceptor educational development programme involving the health cluster colleges at Qatar University
Author | Mukhalalati, Banan |
Author | Elshami, Sara |
Author | Awaisu, Ahmed |
Author | Al-Jayyousi, Ghadir |
Author | Abu-Hijleh, Marwan |
Author | Paravattil, Bridget |
Author | Almahasneh, Randa |
Author | Bawadi, Hiba |
Author | Al-Amri, Kristen |
Author | Al-Khal, Abdullatif |
Available date | 2022-08-22T04:33:52Z |
Publication Date | 2022-01-01 |
Publication Name | International Journal of Health Planning and Management |
Identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpm.3544 |
Citation | Mukhalalati, B, Elshami, S, Awaisu, A, et al. Implementation and evaluation of a preceptor educational development programme involving the health cluster colleges at Qatar University. Int J Health Plann Mgmt. 2022; 1- XXX. https://doi.org/10.1002/hpm.3544 |
ISSN | 07496753 |
Abstract | Background: ‘The Practice Educators' Academy Programme’ is an innovative educational intervention developed following a preceptor-focussed needs assessment. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the programme's effect on self-efficacy and knowledge amongst multi-disciplinary clinical preceptors who precept students across the Health Cluster in Qatar University. The secondary aim was to assess the preceptors' satisfaction with the programme's comprehensiveness, appropriateness, and relevance. Methods: This is a longitudinal study, with the same participants followed at different time points (i.e., pretest-posttest interventional design). The sample size was calculated to represent 10% of the sample expected for the main study, utilising a stratified convenience sampling technique. Preceptor self-efficacy was assessed using the Preceptor Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, a validated 21-item questionnaire. Preceptor knowledge was assessed through a 25-item multiple-choice question test. Satisfaction with programme content and delivery was assessed through a 14-item questionnaire with open comments. Results: Thirty pretest-posttest respondents for the PSEQ assessment, and 26 pretest-posttest respondents for the knowledge assessment were appropriately matched and analysed. Participation in the self-efficacy questionnaire resulted in a statistically significant increase in their posttest median score (pretest-to-posttest: 3.3-to-3.6, p = 0.001). Participation in the knowledge assessment resulted in a statistically significant increased posttest mean score (pretest-to-posttest: 10.2-to-15.7, p < 0.001). Participants indicated high levels of satisfaction with the programme (average score = 4.42/5). Conclusions: Our findings suggest the programme is effective as demonstrated through a significant improvement in preceptors' self-efficacy and knowledge. Recommendations for future iterations include placing greater focus on active learning strategies, and inter-disciplinary interactions. |
Sponsor | This work was funded by Qatar University under-Qatar University Internal Grant: National Research Capacity Building Program [grant number: QUCP-CPH-2018/2019-1]. The funding source had no role or involvement in this research. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Wiley |
Subject | educational intervention health planning and management knowledge preceptor development satisfaction self-efficacy |
Type | Article |
ESSN | 1099-1751 |
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