Electrocardiography Interpretation Competency of Medical Interns: Experience from Two Ethiopian Medical Schools
Joint Authors
Getachew, Melaku
Beyene, Temesgen
Kebede, Sofia
Source
Emergency Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-05-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Electrocardiography (ECG) is the graphical display of electrical potential differences of an electric field originating in the heart.
Interpretation of ECG is a core clinical skill in the department of emergency medicine.
The main aim of this survey was to assess competency of ECG interpretation among 2018 graduating class medical students in Addis Ababa University and Haramaya University.
Methodology.
A cross-sectional survey was conducted on medical interns at Addis Ababa University and Haramaya University.
Data had been collected from October 01, 2018, to October 30, 2018, by using structured questionnaires.
Data were entered, cleaned, edited, and analyzed by using SPSS version 25.0 statistical software.
Descriptive statistics, cross-tabs, chi-squared test, Mann–Whitney U test, and binary logistic regression were utilized.
Results.
Two-hundred and two graduating medical students were involved on this survey, out of which 61.3% (95% CI 56.3–66.3%) and 32.75% (95% CI 28.25–37.25) were able to correctly interpret the primary ECG parameters and the arrest rhythm of ECG abnormalities, respectively.
The ability to detect from common emergency ECG abnormalities of anterioseptal ST segment elevation myocardial infraction, atrial fibrillation, and first-degree atrioventricular block was 42.6%, 39.1%, and 32.1%, respectively.
Conclusion.
This survey showed graduating medical students had low competency in ECG interpretations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Getachew, Melaku& Beyene, Temesgen& Kebede, Sofia. 2020. Electrocardiography Interpretation Competency of Medical Interns: Experience from Two Ethiopian Medical Schools. Emergency Medicine International،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1159121
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Getachew, Melaku…[et al.]. Electrocardiography Interpretation Competency of Medical Interns: Experience from Two Ethiopian Medical Schools. Emergency Medicine International No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1159121
American Medical Association (AMA)
Getachew, Melaku& Beyene, Temesgen& Kebede, Sofia. Electrocardiography Interpretation Competency of Medical Interns: Experience from Two Ethiopian Medical Schools. Emergency Medicine International. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1159121
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1159121