Effectiveness of Practical Lab Classes of Basic Sciences for Doctors during Clinical Practice: KAP
Muhammad Zaeem1, Hafiz Muhammad Faizan Javed2*, Usama Ashraf3 , Muhammad Umar Shahzad4, Talha Asif5, Zaroon Bin Sajjad6, Noor-Ul-Ain7, Saleeha sajjad8,Sumera Ehsan9
1,2*,3,4,5,6,9Allied Hospital Faisalabad, Pakistan
7,8The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan
Citation: Zaeem M, javed HMF, Ashraf U, Shahzad MU, Asif T et al (2021) Effectiveness of Practical Lab Classes of Basic Sciences for Doctors during Clinical Practice: KAP. SciTech Biomed-Pharma Sciences 2021.
Received: August 03, 2021 Accepted: August 05, 2021 Published: August 05, 2021
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to assess how beneficial are practical lab classes of basic sciences for medical practitioners during their clinical practice.
Methods: A cross-sectional study using non-probability convenient sampling was conducted among 150 practicing doctors in FMU, Allied and DHQ Hospital, Faisalabad, the subject selection criteria being medical practitioners licensed under PMDC, Pakistan. The sample size was chosen to approximate the sample size used in two similar studies referenced as 8 and 10. After getting ethical approval, a pre- tested validated questionnaire was used for data collection in May 2019. Results were analyzed using SPSS-25.
Results: 141 (94%) doctors agreed that practical curriculum needs revision. 96 (64%) doctors believed that current practical curriculum is not in pace with recent medical advances. 135 (90%) doctors agreed that interpretation of tests like Hb level, ESR is more crucial than their performance. 121 (80.7%) doctors believed that practical hours can be best utilized in learning clinical skills. 141 (94%) doctors believed that 3D models should be preferred rather giving more time to dissection. 116 (77.3%) doctors believed that pharmacy practicals are outdated. 92 (61.4%) participants agreed that amphibian dissection is non-essential for doctors. 144 (96%) doctors agreed that interpretation of biochemistry practicals like AST/ALT is more crucial than their performance.
Conclusion: The study claims that there is an indispensable need to revise the practical curriculum which is lagging behind the recent advancements. These lab hours should be better utilized in learning clinical skills.
Keywords: Medical curriculum, Practicals revision, Basic sciences