Abstract
Background:
Objective structured clinical examination and objective structured practical examination (OSCE/OSPE) is the most popular method for the assessment of clinical skills in nursing education. There are different methods for evaluating clinical competencies in medical field students, among which the objective structured clinical examination/ objective structured practical examination OSCE/OSPE is considered the most reliable and effective way to assess clinical skills.
Aim/Objectives:
Aim of this study was to identify the perception of undergraduate nursing students regarding OSCE/OSPE type of examination.
Methods:
A quantitative descriptive Cross-sectional design was used in this study. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used. Data were collected from 152 students of Northwest College of nursing and Rahman College of nursing through a constructed and modified questionnaire incorporating 5-point Likert type rating scale (Likert scale questioner) consist of 22 items statements.
Result:
The Results showed that Students perceived the OSCE/OSPE exams as a challenging and difficult. Among 152 participants regarding exam difficulty about 70% (n=106) were strongly agree, 20% (n=30) were agree, 7% (n=11) were disagree and 3% (n-=5) were strongly disagree. The study results showed that the OSCE/OSPE examination helps in improving the students Clinical Knowledge, attitude and practice and also improve evidence based practice. The study included 152 participants, out of which 60% (n=92) were strongly agree, 30% (n=31) were agree , 12% (n=19) were disagree and only 6.5 % (n=10) were strongly disagree.
Conclusion:
The study concluded that the OSCE/OSPE exams are challenging and time consuming exams for students but still improve students’ knowledge, attitude and skills. Evidence based practice also improved with these exams. OSCE/OSPE exams should be revivewd and updated to make easy handling by the students.