We conducted a trial course based on the model-core curriculum for trainees over a period of 2.5 months,investigating temporal changes in the level of mastery acquired during practical training on medicine management guidance.Trainees were asked to evaluate their level of mastery based on a specific behavioral objective comprising 24 items and the results were subjected to correspondence structural (CS) analysis.We then evaluated the usefulness of CS analysis as a means of ascertaining trainees’levels of mastery and temporal changes in mastery awareness,and also regarding usefulness as a technique for evaluating study results.
We found that this type of analysis aided the formulation of a concrete plan regarding areas for improvement,which enhance the practical training experience,the visit questionnaire and the mastery level questionnaire.Furthermore,a comparison of temporal changes in improvement levels based on CS analysis aided understanding of trainees’mastery levels and changes in mastery awareness.The CS analysis technique was therefore useful in evaluating the results of the study we conducted during the period of the trial course on medicine management guidance.
