Does Learner Self-Efficacy Influence Accurate Identification of Heart Sound Descriptions?
J Physician Assist Educ
; 33(3): 239-243, 2022 Sep 01.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35856641
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Although physician assistant (PA) training includes cardiac instruction, there is a lack of theory-based research investigating skill and behavioral development in PA students. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between self-efficacy and ability to correctly identify heart sounds.METHODS:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 2 cohorts of PA students at one institution. Students answered self-efficacy items using 5-point Likert-type answers and identified specific heart sounds from text descriptions. Data from 154 students were analyzed using Cronbach's alpha and bivariate statistical tests.RESULTS:
Second-year students identified more heart sounds correctly than first-year students (8 v. 7, Z = -2.64, p = 0.01). Students with more confidence were more likely to correctly identify specific heart sounds.DISCUSSION:
Results are consistent with social cognitive theory showing that self-efficacy may be related to outcome performance in PA students. Educational processes that cultivate self-efficacy may increase proficiency in cardiac auscultation.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Assistentes Médicos
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Ruídos Cardíacos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Physician Assist Educ
Assunto da revista:
EDUCACAO
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article