Proceedings of the 12th International Academic Conference, Prague

PERCEPTION OF EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN A MEDICAL EDUCATION CENTER, YALA HOSPITAL, THAILAND

NORMAN MUDOR, ADHHIYAH MUDOR

Abstract:

The aim of this study was to investigate the perceived educational environment in medical education center, Yala hospital, Thailand and possible perceptual difference among difference determinant groups. A descriptive cross sectional quantitative study was conducted on fourth, fifth and sixth year medical students using Dundee Ready Education Environment (DREEM). DREEM items focus on five sub-domains related to learning, teachers, academic, atmosphere and social perception. The determinants are gender; religion, year of class, having fail and professional attitude. The results were analyzed and interpreted in relation to standard norm of DREEM and determinants. A 92.5% response rate was obtained. The results indicated that overall the DREEM score was positive (123.8/200=62%). The five sub-domains score were also positive, its range from 59.7% - 64.9%. Gender was significant with three domains: teachers, academic and atmosphere perception sub-domain. Professional attitude was significant with atmosphere perception sub-domain

Keywords: educational environment, DREEM, undergraduate medical students, medical education

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