Table 2 |
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| Self-assessment of confidence | ||
| Self-Assessment |
Pre-Test (n = 211) |
Post-Test (n = 211) |
| Identifying clinical signs | ||
| Baby who is sick | 3.69 ± 0.91 | 4.36 ± 0.61* |
| Baby with respiratory distress | 3.83 ± 0.89 | 4.43 ± 0.63* |
| Baby with central cyanosis | 3.51 ± 0.99 | 4.42 ± 0.70* |
| Baby with signs of shock | 3.21 ± 0.94 | 4.05 ± 0.66* |
| Baby with jitteriness/seizures | 3.56 ± 0.97 | 4.38 ± 0.63* |
| Baby needs blood glucose check | 3.45 ± 1.10 | 4.43 ± 0.65* |
| Baby has early signs of infection | 3.04 ± 0.88 | 4.00 ± 0.74* |
| Deciding action to take | ||
| Tests a sick baby needs | 3.36 ± 0.90 | 4.13 ± 0.71* |
| Treatments a sick baby needs | 3.07 ± 0.96 | 3.95 ± 0.73* |
| If baby needs ventilation or CPAP | 3.27 ± 1.01 | 4.21 ± 0.68* |
| Treatment for low glucose | 3.34 ± 1.12 | 4.37 ± 0.77* |
| Performing actions | ||
| Start treatment with IV fluids | 3.54 ± 1.03 | 4.18 ± 0.81* |
| Keep a stable temperature | 3.63 ± 0.98 | 4.40 ± 0.65* |
| Speak with parents about baby | 3.50 ± 0.87 | 4.15 ± 0.72* |
| Total | 47.56 ± 10.37 | 59.21 ± 7.65* |
* Compare with pre-test score, p < 0.01.
Singhal et al. BMC Medical Education 2012 12:44 doi:10.1186/1472-6920-12-44
