Evaluating the Impact of a Good Clinical Practice Workshop on the Knowledge and Attitude of Postgraduate Medical Students
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background Good clinical practice (GCP) is critical for the safety of participants and the quality of data generated during clinical studies. A GCP workshop can enhance the knowledge and attitude of postgraduate medical students towards GCP. Thus, a study was needed to assess the impact of such a workshop. This study aims to assess the impact of such a workshop on GCP for postgraduate medical students. Methodology A GCP workshop was organized for postgraduate medical students. We evaluated the workshop's effectiveness using the Kirkpatrick model of training evaluation. We collected the participant's knowledge and attitude using pre- and post-tests, questionnaires, and their feedback. We applied the Shapiro-Wilk test and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test to the collected data. Results A total of 79 postgraduate students from different academic years participated in the workshop. The Shapiro-Wilk test, z-test, and Wilcoxon Signed Rank test, with p-values < 0.05, clearly outlined the positive impact of the workshop on the participant's knowledge and attitude. Box plots for pre- and post-test responses for knowledge and attitude reinforced this finding. The feedback identified the need for more interactive and case-based workshop delivery. Conclusion This study clearly outlines the positive impact of conducting a workshop on GCP for postgraduate medical students.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.79674
Authors: Ashwini Patel, Surendra K Padarya, Anjali Virani, Puja Singh
Institutions: Bundelkhand Medical College, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407978853