Assessment of the quality of studies by the students of health sciences. Lithuanian case
Assessment of the quality of studies by the students of health sciences. Lithuanian case
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Background. The aim of the study is to evaluate the satisfaction of students who have graduated from the health sciences studies with the quality of studies and to identify the main factors that caused the satisfaction with studies. Methods. A survey was conducted in May 2017 using a quantitative research strategy. The questionnaire consisted of 3 parts: career perspective, study quality, and student activity (awareness and participation). Students (n=160) who were completing their bachelor degree in health science studies at a Lithuanian university participated in the study. Results. Summarizing all the categories that determine the quality of studies, some criteria can be distinguished that correlate most strongly with the quality of studies. These criteria are: teachers inspire interest in their subject (r = 0.659), teachers encourage formulation of questions that require research, solve real problems (r = 0.649), studies promote my self-expression, reveal various abilities (r = 0.633), teachers devote sufficient time to creative self-study tasks (r = 0.615), teachers explain the material of their subjects comprehensibly and consistently (r = 0.614). Conclusions. Students are generally satisfied with their studies.
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Health sciences, quality of studies, study process
