Table 2.
Responses of the participants (n=231)
| Statement | Response no. (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree/agree | Neutral | Disagree/strongly disagree | |
| I. Perceptions of faculty effort in preparing the students | |||
| 1. The instructions of the virtual OSCE (protocol) were clear. | 195 (84.4) | 29 (12.6) | 7 (3.0) |
| 2. The briefing regarding the overall process of the virtual OSCE before the exam was clear and helpful. | 201 (87.0) | 22 (9.5) | 8 (3.5) |
| 3. The trial-run session with the examiner helped familiarize me with the flow of virtual OSCE. | 184 (79.7) | 35 (15.2) | 12 (5.1) |
| 4. The prior communication with the examiner during the trial-run session helped to reduce my level of stress. | 140 (60.6) | 66 (28.6) | 25 (10.8) |
| II. Perceptions of the operation of the virtual OSCE | |||
| 5. The time provided to complete each task of the virtual OSCE was adequate. | 75 (32.5) | 66 (28.6) | 90 (38.9) |
| 6. Overall, the flow and conduct of the virtual OSCE were smooth and appropriate. | 123 (53.2) | 66 (28.6) | 42 (18.2) |
| III. Comparison between the conventional OSCE and the virtual OSCE | |||
| 7. The virtual OSCE was more convenient to me than the conventional one, as I did not have to move from one room to another. | 79 (34.2) | 44 (19.0) | 108 (46.8) |
| 8. The virtual OSCE was less stressful as compared to the conventional OSCE. | 85 (36.8) | 44 (19.0) | 102 (44.2) |
| 9. I feel that it would be more convenient to interact face to face with the examiners rather than a video call. | 124 (53.7) | 80 (34.6) | 27 (11.7) |
| 10. I feel that the virtual OSCE was as helpful as the conventional OSCE to gain clinical pharmacy-related skills. | 88 (38.1) | 78 (33.8) | 65 (28.1) |
| 11. The virtual OSCE allowed me to demonstrate my knowledge and skills to the same extent as I do in the conventional OSCE. | 84 (36.4) | 70 (30.3) | 77 (33.3) |
| 12. It was easier to perform the tasks needed in the virtual OSCE than in the conventional OSCE. | 80 (34.7) | 56 (24.2) | 95 (41.1) |
| 13. I believe that my achievement would be somewhat similar if the OSCE was conducted through face-to-face interactions with the examiner. | 69 (29.9) | 82 (35.5) | 80 (34.6) |
| IV. Technical issues and faculty support in the operation of the virtual OSCE | |||
| 14. The quality of my internet connection and speed significantly affected my virtual OSCE experience. | 120 (51.9) | 54 (23.4) | 57 (24.7) |
| 15. I believe the examiner provided support (e.g., giving extra time or providing an alternative platform) if any technical problems occurred during the virtual OSCE session. | 157 (68.1) | 56 (24.2) | 18 (7.7) |
| V. Perception on normalizing the virtual OSCE in the future | |||
| 16. I prefer that all future OSCEs be conducted virtually. | 32 (13.9) | 84 (36.4) | 115 (49.7) |
| 17. I feel that the virtual OSCE has helped give me more confidence to deal with patients/healthcare professionals in the future. | 63 (27.3) | 90 (39.0) | 78 (33.8) |
OSCE, objective structured clinical examination.