언어재활사 컴퓨터 기반 국가시험에 대한 인식과 만족도 조사 = Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perceptions and Satisfaction towards Computer-Based National Examination

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Objectives: This study aimed to investigate speech-language pathologists’ perceptions and satisfaction with the computer-based examination after conducting a computer-based examination including a new question type developed in advance of the CBT for speech-language pathologists to lay the foundation for efficient operation of the national examination for speech-language pathologists. Methods: A total of 98 participants (11 males, 87 females) who had taken and passed the national examination for speech-language pathologists within the last 3 years participated in the current examination, and 75 (10 males and 65 females) applicants completed the survey following the examination. Results: Regarding the need to introduce CBT in the national examination for speech-language pathologists, the most common perception was ‘necessary’ (58.7%), and the most common perception was ‘not more time-consuming’ (46.7%) for the computer test compared to the paper test. Satisfaction with the CBT was most likely to be ‘satisfied’ (49.3%), and the convenience of the CBT was equally split between ‘convenient’ (41.3%) and ‘not convenient’ (41.3%) compared to the paper test. Comprehensive assessment of the applicant’s problem-solving skills by simulating realistic clinical situations (73.3%) was perceived as the biggest advantage of the CBT. On the other hand, inconvenience in calculations (62.7%) was perceived as the main disadvantage. Conclusion: Speech-language pathologists perceived the transition to CBT positively and were satisfied with the testing method. However, discomfort in operating the computer and unfamiliarity with the test method were still perceived as difficulties in the CBT. Overall, it is necessary to provide guidance on the test method and ensure technical stability so that the CBT for speech-language pathologists can be systematically implemented.