Evaluation of Level of Satisfactory Reaction Among Participants Attending the First Session of Masters of Health Professions Education Through level 1 of Kirkpatrick Model

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate participant’s reactions for satisfaction through level 1 of the Kirkpatrick model after 1st contact session of MHPE training Program.

Methodology: This cross- sectional study is carried out through convenience sampling among 18 participants of the MHPE programme during their first contact session from March 8th 2023 to 14th March, 2023. Those students who had at least 80% attendance in the first contact session, and were present on the day of data collection were enrolled in the study. The exclusion criteria included those students with less than 80% attendance, and not willing to participate. In this study, the reaction of the students to the MHPE programme (Level I of Kirkpatrick model) was determined by evaluating five core items.

Results: Out of 18 students, 12 males and 6 females from different areas of specialties were enrolled in the study. Sixteen out of 18 students were overall satisfied, enhanced their knowledge, and showed conscientiousness over relevancy in an emergency. Fifteen out of 18 students mentioned that the content was relevant to their daily job, and 17 out of 18 students stated that they would recommend this course to others.

Conclusion: The present study has shown that overall, participants showed satisfactory reaction towards the first session of MHPE program.