Use of epidemiological research database software (“Epi Info”) for the computerisation of student registration and examination results
Background: Traditional methods of examining medical students are still important. Manual collation of examination marks (with the use of calculators to obtain results) is tedious and time-consuming. This paper illustrates the use of Epi-Info research software by applying it to the processing of stu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2006-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medicine and Health Development |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijmhdev.com/article.asp?issn=2635-3695;year=2006;volume=11;issue=1;spage=36;epage=39;aulast=Chijioke;type=0 |
| Summary: | Background: Traditional methods of examining medical students are still important. Manual collation of examination marks (with the use of calculators to obtain results) is tedious and time-consuming. This paper illustrates the use of Epi-Info research software by applying it to the processing of student registration and examination results.
Methods: Students' registration details are entered into the Epi-Info record file provided. Specially designed programs then generate files for entry of examination marks, computation of final results and printing out of marks and results for vetting and cross-checking at examiners' meetings.
Results: Sample print-outs of collated examination marks and the computed final results are provided.
Conclusion: Computerisation eases the work load posed by the processing of registration details and examination results. However the importance of maintaining data confidentiality and cross-checking computer outputs with original records of marks cannot by overemphasized. |
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| ISSN: | 2635-3695 |