Table 1.
Evaluation Item or Instrument ** | Pre-Course {Median, [95% CI]} | Post-Course {Median, [95% CI]} | p Value |
---|---|---|---|
Self-Rated Knowledge Items | |||
Knowledge of Jazz | 2 [2, 3] | 4 [4, 5] | <0.001 |
Enjoyment of Jazz | 4 [4, 5] | 5 [4, 6] | 0.002 |
Understanding of Improvisation | 4 [3, 4] | 5 [5, 6] | <0.001 |
Understanding of Patient–Physician Communication | 5 [5, 6] | 6 [6, 6] | 0.003 |
Self-Rated Ability to Perform Tasks Related to Course Objectives | 5.2 [5.0, 5.5] | 5.5 [5.2, 5.7] | 0.005 |
PPOS Score *** (6-point scale) | 4.3 [4.2, 4.5] | 4.3 [4.2, 4.6] | 0.6 |
MAAS Score *** (6-point scale) | 3.9 [3.7, 4.1] | 3.8 [3.4, 4.1] | 0.2 |
Communication Confidence Score *** (6-point scale) | 4.0 [3.9, 4.1] | 4.3 [4.1, 4.4] | 0.01 |
* Comparison of student knowledge and attitudinal self-assessments before and after the course; ** All surveys used a seven-point scale except where otherwise noted; *** PPOS = Patient–Practitioner Orientation Scale, MAAS = Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Communication Confidence Score items adapted from the Harvard Communications Skills Form.