title: An evaluation of the self-study process.
abstract: Results of an evaluation of the self-study process in clinical laboratory sciences education accreditation are presented. The evaluation included questionnaires for program officials and site surveyors, follow-up personal interviews, and comparisons of time required to critique and prepare analytical reports for self-studies. The primary goals of the study were to determine the usefulness and validity of the self-study process. The results indicate generally positive trends and identify components in need of further refinement.
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000592:standards*; D003479:Curriculum; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005246:Feedback; D006077:Government Agencies; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States