Abstract
Objectives: To establish the knowledge and skill of performing and learning the interpretation of spirometry so that the Indian medical graduate is able to perform and integrate the knowledge of spirometry. Methods: The study involved undergraduate medical interns posted in the department of medicine in our institution. In this study interns were given competency based training of spirometry. For the learning they were given 1 hour theory as well as practical class demonstrating spirometry. After the class the students performed spirometry and the procedural skills were assessed by directly observed procedural skills (DOPS). After the Performance of the test the interns were given Post-test Questionnaire in which there was significant improvement in their knowledge about spirometry and interpretation of its results. Result: Highly significant improvement in learning and demonstration of skill of performing and interpretation of the result of spirometry was seen. Hence signifying the need of competency based training in internship. Conclusion: Learning of spirometry and its interpretation helped the intern to demonstrate adequate skills of performing spirometry and acquire knowledge regarding the utility of spirometer in diagnosing and management of respiratory disorders. These competency based trainings show the effectiveness of hands on training to interns to acquire the desired skills.
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