Table 3.
Summary of satisfaction with the instructors and the appropriateness of the overall training program (n = 197).
| Parameter | Strongly disagree, n (%) | Disagree, n (%) | Neutral, n (%) | Agree, n (%) | Strongly agree, n (%) | Mean (SD) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall the training program was of great interest to all trainees. | 13 (6.6) | 14 (7.1) | 49 (24.9) | 77 (39.1) | 44 (22.3) | 3.63 (1.11) | < .001 |
| The Program was well managed and venue was comfortable | 14 (7.1) | 22 (11.2) | 40 (20.3) | 80 (40.6) | 41 (20.8) | 3.57 (1.15) | < .001 |
| The instructors presented the materials satisfactorily and it was easy to understand | 4 (2) | 4 (2) | 49 (24.9) | 98 (49.7) | 42 (21.3) | 3.86 (0.84) | < .001 |
| The instructors encouraged participants to ask questions | 4 (2) | 0 (0) | 20 (10.2) | 96 (48.7) | 77 (39.1) | 4.23 (0.79) | < .001 |
| Several relevant cases/examples/live situations were discussed | 4 (2) | 4 (2) | 22 (11.2) | 104 (52.8) | 63 (32) | 4.11 (0.83) | < .001 |
| This training was helpful in upgrading my skills | 6 (3) | 13 (6.6) | 41 (20.8) | 78 (39.6) | 59 (29.9) | 3.87 (1.02) | < .001 |
| The training programs help in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical pharmacy practice | 8 (4.1) | 13 (6.6) | 37 (18.8) | 81 (41.1) | 58 (29.4) | 3.85 (1.05) | < .001 |
| The training contributes to a large extent in improving the confidence and commitment of the students | 6 (3) | 16 (8.1) | 49 (24.9) | 74 (37.6) | 52 (26.4) | 3.76 (1.03) | < .001 |
| The length of the training was appropriate. | 27 (13.7) | 37 (18.8) | 51 (25.9) | 52 (26.4) | 30 (15.2) | 3.11 (1.27) | .008 |
| The pace of the training program was appropriate | 25 (12.7) | 25 (12.7) | 51 (25.9) | 67 (34) | 29 (14.7) | 3.25 (1.23) | < .001 |
| The training content was relevant to the objectives | 6 (3) | 7 (3.6) | 36 (18.3) | 97 (49.2) | 51 (25.9) | 3.91 (0.93) | < .001 |