Influencing factors for rural doctors′ training effect in Shandong province based on pre-intervention theory

Abstract

Objective To identify the influencing factors for rural doctors′ effect, and suggest on the improvement of such training. Methods On the basis of rural doctors′ survey, the theory of pre-intervention was used to probe into the influencing factors for such in five dimensions of attention notice, mega-cognitive strategies, advance organizer, goal orientation, and preparatory information. Results 73.2% of the groups were found with satisfying effect.In the single factor analysis, comparison of effect involving such factors as age, gender, length of work life and pre-intervention revealed statistical significance(P<0.05). As shown in the logistic regression analysis, High in meta-cognitive strategies, Clear goals in goal orientation, Tiered and categorized training in advance organizers, and Practical learning in preparatory information, as well as variants like age would influence rural doctors′ effect significantly. Conclusions The key to better effect lies in better motivation of the trainee, setting correct goals, emphasis on the practicability of contents and, the pertinence of the objects. Key words: Shandong province; Rural doctor; Training effect; Influencing factor; Pre-intervention