■与沙特药剂师执照考试(SPLE)通过率相关的因素数据有限。这项研究的目的是调查可能预测他们在SPLE上取得成功的学生特征和学习成绩特征。
■这是一项单机构回顾性队列研究,其中包括2019年至2021年的药学毕业生。人口统计,学术,收集每个毕业生的SPLE数据。二元逻辑回归用于探索潜在预测因子与首次SPLE通过状态之间的关联。然后进行逐步回归以建立多个逻辑模型。
■共有494名毕业生被纳入研究。雌性,PharmD毕业生,且按时毕业者通过SPLE的几率较高(分别为P=0.0065,P=0.0003和P<0.0001).GPA每增加0.5,通过SPLE的几率增加3.5倍(OR3.53;95%CI,2.83-4.42;P<0.0001)。在大学入学前进行的测试中,整体高中成绩,一般能力测验(GAT)评分,合格分数与较高的SPLE首次通过率显著相关.当进行多元logistic回归分析时,GPA和GAT评分是SPLE首次通过率较高的唯一重要预测因素(分别为P<0.0001和P=0.0002)。
■当前的研究表明,较高的SPLE首次通过率与几个因素之间存在关联,最重要的是GPA和GAT分数。需要进一步的研究,因为它有可能在审查药房入院标准时告知决定。
UNASSIGNED: Limited data are available on factors that are associated with passing rates for the Saudi Pharmacist Licensure Examination (SPLE). The aim of this study is to investigate student characteristics and academic performance characteristics that may predict their success on SPLE.
UNASSIGNED: This was a single-institution retrospective cohort study, which included pharmacy graduates from 2019 to 2021. Demographic, academic, and SPLE data were collected for each graduate. Binary logistic regression was used to explore the association between potential predictors and first-time SPLE pass status. A stepwise regression was then performed to develop multiple logistic models.
UNASSIGNED: A total of 494 graduates were included in the study. Females, PharmD graduates, and on-time graduation had higher odds of passing SPLE (P = 0.0065, P = 0.0003, and P < 0.0001, respectively). For each 0.5 increase in GPA, the odds of passing SPLE increase by 3.5 times (OR 3.53; 95 % CI, 2.83-4.42; P < 0.0001). Of the tests taken prior to university admission, the overall high school score, general aptitude test (GAT) score, and qualifying score were significantly associated with higher SPLE first-time pass rates. When multiple logistic regression analysis was performed, GPA and GAT scores were the only significant predictors for higher SPLE first-time pass rates (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.0002, respectively).
UNASSIGNED: The current research has shown that there is an association between higher SPLE first-time pass rates and several factors, most importantly the GPA and GAT score. Further research is needed, as it has the potential to inform the decision when reviewing pharmacy admission criteria.