Knowledge Regarding Evidence-Based Medicine in the 6th year Medical Students of Khon Kaen University
Keywords:
Evidence-based medicine, medical students, medical education, research, critical appraisalAbstract
Background and Objectives: Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) has been packed in the courses of 3rd-5th year of faculty of Medicine at Khon Kaen university, however the study in the year 2011 showed that the KKU medical students had insufficient EBM knowledge and EBM teaching curriculum has been changed. The objective of the research was to study the current EBM knowledge of the KKU externs.
Methods: The descriptive study was conducted in 226 KKU externs during 2017 semester. Both self-administered and online questionnaires were used. SPSS Version 17.0 was used to analyze percentage, median, interquartile range, and 95% CI.
Results: The overall response rate was 62.4 % (141/226). The EBM knowledge median score was 11 (out of 14), 95% CI (11,12), IQR was 3.00. KKU externs read journals 1-2 times/month (78%). Asking focused question was the part they scored best. The abstract was the most read part (58.2%). The KKU externs thought the most EBM-practiced activity was journal club (49.6%), EBM took time with the similar outcome (55.3%), and the obstacle for reading journals was English (78.9%).
Conclusion: Most KKU Externs scored high. However, practicing application can improve their EBM knowledge.
