The Outcome of Using the Modified Mini-Peer Assessment Tool (mini-PAT) on the Performance of Demonstrators Working at a Public Sector Medical College of Punjab

Performance Outcomes of mini-PAT Use

Abstract

Background: The non-standardization in the existing assessment methods of healthcare workers highlights the need to develop a modified methodology that can assess healthcare professionals working in public/private sector medical colleges based solely on their professional development. Objective: To assess the performance of demonstrators by using a modified mini-PAT at a public sector medical college. Study Design: Quasi experimental study. Settings: Department of Medical Education, Sahiwal Medical College, Sahiwal, Pakistan. Duration: July,2024 to December,2024. Methods: After obtaining approval from the institutional ethical review board and informed consent from the participants, we conducted a quasi-experimental study from July 2024 to December 2024 at Sahiwal Medical College, Sahiwal. After the first round of using mini-PAT on a total of 54 demonstrators, results were collated, and feedback sessions were carried out. We then conducted the second round of assessment using mini-PAT and compared the results with those of the first round through statistical analysis using IBM SPSS version 26. Results: A total of fifty-four (54) demonstrators (42.6% males and 57.4% females) were evaluated through the modified mini-PAT via pre- and post-assessment questionnaires. Both pre- and post-mini-PAT forms were compared through the Related samples Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, and a significant increase in mean values of the scores from 15.00±2.00 to 23.5±3.00 was obtained (p value=0.000). Conclusion: A noticeable variation between pre-feedback and post-feedback mean assessment scores was noted, which gave us the idea regarding the abilities and deficiencies of the demonstrators, their workplace relations with other coworkers, including their teaching and training practices. Educational bodies can also use this tool as a method for assessing professional behaviors.