046 15 Minute Reinforcement Test Restores Murmur Recognition Skills in Medical Students

Abstract

a range of specific issues or questions, interesting and engaging for young children, suitable for boys and girls. RESULTS: One activity format evaluated for each response type. Art sketches reported activities. Port/Starboard game modified for self-perceptions. Aladdin’s magic lamp elicited desired future changes/wishes. Mr. Potato Head craft conveyed recommendations to others. Use of these methods was explored in both one-on-one and group formats (Table 1). Accuracy of the responses was evaluated through comparisons to child and parent verbal responses. Most children (50% to 100%) were able and willing to perform the art, craft and game activities. Responses obtained through these methods were comparable to parent and child verbal reports. Younger children (4 to 7 years) had difficulty completing the “desires and wishes” and “recommendations to others” activities in a group setting, but were successful when playing individually with the researcher. Older children (7 to 9 years) were successful in a group setting, with some older children being reluctant to perform the art and craft activities in a one-on-one setting. CONCLUSION: Games, arts and crafts are feasible research methods to enable young children to convey their thoughts, perceptions and experiences. Feasibility and receptiveness vary with age and individual interests, so the availability of multiple methods and allowing the child a choice of activity format is important. The effectiveness of these methods provide enhanced opportunities for researchers to explore issues directly with young children, avoiding the limitations of parent proxy reports.