31Oct 2024

OSCE RELATED ANXIETY IN ASSOCIATION WITH PERCEIVED VS ACTUAL PERFORMANCE

  • Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
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Objectives: The study investigates the impact of anxiety on medical students performance in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), focusing on the relationship between self-perceived and actual performance.

Methods: Conducted among 5th-year medical students at Taif University, the study used an online questionnaire with the PHQ-4 scale to measure anxiety and depression. The aim was to correlate these levels with students self-assessment and actual performance in OSCEs.

Results: The study analyzed responses from 62 students. The average self-reported anxiety level was 8.95 ± 1.348 on a 10-point scale, with 64.5% of students reporting severe anxiety and depression. No significant gender differences in anxiety and depression severity were noted (p=0.308). Higher levels of anxiety and depression were reported by students who perceived their grades as lower, although this was not statistically significant (p=0.431). There was no statistically significant correlation between anxiety/depression severity and actual grades (p=0.280).

Conclusions: The study underscores the prevalent issue of anxiety among medical students and its potential influence on their self-perceived performance in critical evaluations like OSCEs. It suggests the necessity for targeted interventions to manage student anxiety, which could enhance self-assessment accuracy and overall performance.


[Ahmad Alzahrani (2024); OSCE RELATED ANXIETY IN ASSOCIATION WITH PERCEIVED VS ACTUAL PERFORMANCE Int. J. of Adv. Res. (Oct). 612-621] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com


Ahmad Alzahrani
Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Taif University P.O.BOX 11099 Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/19679      
DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/19679