卫生信息管理专业学生实习项目评价：一项混合方法研究

IF 2 4区社会学 Q2 SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY

Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-08-08 DOI:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102677

Nathan Kumasenu Mensah , Godwin Adzakpah , Jonathan Kissi , Christabell Opoku , Emmanuel Osei , Jessica Abakah , Hawawu Ahmed , Hawa Mustapha , Precious Mensah , Richard Okyere Boadu , Daniel Kwame Kwansah Quansah , Hannah Benedicta Taylor-Abdulai

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摘要

实习项目对于弥合理论教育和实际应用之间的差距至关重要。他们为学生提供了职业成功所需的实用技能、相关知识和专业网络。本研究探讨了加纳卫生信息管理（HIM）利益相关者的经验，包括教师、实习生和医院主管。该研究于2024年7月18日至8月30日在加纳16个行政区中的6个行政区的10家医院进行。采用定性（深度访谈）和定量（调查）相结合的并行混合方法设计。科尔布的体验式学习理论提供了一个概念性框架来解释实习生如何通过现实世界的参与来学习。结果79名HIM学生参与了定量调查。在接受调查的实习生中，96.2 % （n = 76）报告说，现场主管可以很容易地解决他们的问题并提供指导。同样比例的实习生表示获得了新知识，大多数实习生表示团队合作能力有了显著提高。未经调整的回归分析确定了影响总体满意度的关键因素，突出了展示超出基本要求的举措的机会，增强就业前景的看法，并有助于产生有意义的结果。深度访谈的定性数据揭示了不遵守日志模块和监管不足等挑战。尽管存在这些问题，但实习生的存在被认为是对设施有利的，因为他们被认为可以提高工作人员的能力。本研究强调了实习在专业发展中的关键作用，同时也引起了人们对关键挑战的关注，如不遵守日志要求、有限的财政支持和项目持续时间。改善实习经验的建议包括确保一致和有效的监督，延长项目期限，坚持日志模块，并为实习生提供经济援助。

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Evaluation of Health Information Management students’ internship program: A mixed methods study

Background

Internship programs are essential for bridging the gap between theoretical education and practical application. They equip students with the practical skills, relevant knowledge, and professional networks necessary for career success. This study explores the experiences of Health Information Management (HIM) stakeholders, including faculty, interns, and hospital supervisors in Ghana.

Methods

The study was conducted across ten hospitals in six of Ghana’s sixteen administrative regions between 18th July and 30th August 2024. A concurrent mixed methods design incorporating qualitative (In-depth interviews) and quantitative (survey) was used. Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory provided the conceptual framework to interpret how interns learn through real-world engagement.

Results

Seventy-nine HIM students participated in the quantitative survey. Of the interns surveyed, 96.2 % (n = 76) reported that site supervisors could readily address their questions and provide guidance. A similar percentage reported gaining new knowledge, with most interns noting significant improvement in teamwork skills. Unadjusted regression analysis identified key factors influencing overall satisfaction, highlighting opportunities to demonstrate initiatives beyond basic requirements, perceptions of enhanced employment prospects, and contributing to meaningful outcomes. Qualitative data from in-depth interviews revealed challenges like non-adherence to logbook modules and inadequate supervision. Despite these issues, the presence of interns was perceived as a benefit to the facilities, as they were seen to enhance staff capacity.

Conclusion

This study highlights the critical role internships play in professional development, while also drawing attention to key challenges such as non-adherence to logbook requirements, limited financial support, and program durations. Recommendations for improving the internship experience include ensuring consistent and effective supervision, extending the program durations, adhering to logbook modules, and providing financial assistance to support interns.

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