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What is feedback in clinical education?
J M Monica van de Ridder1, Karel M Stokking, William C McGaghie
1Centre for Research and Development, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands. j.m.m.vanderidder@umcutrecht.nl
Medical Education
|January 31, 2008
Summary
This study proposes a clear, research-based definition of feedback in clinical education. It defines feedback as specific information comparing trainee performance to a standard, intended to improve future performance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Education
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- The importance of feedback in clinical education is widely recognized.
- However, a lack of a consensual definition hinders consistent application and research.
- Existing definitions in medical education literature are varied and lack consensus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a consensual, research-based, operational definition of feedback for clinical education.
- To provide a clear definition for educational practice, teacher training, and research.
- To address the inconsistency in feedback definitions within medical education.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a literature search for feedback definitions across general, social science, and medical education sources (1995-2006).
- Analyzed and synthesized various conceptualizations of feedback, including information, reaction, and cycle models.
- Identified key features and discrepancies in existing feedback definitions.
Main Results:
- Identified three core concepts: feedback as information, reaction, or a cycle.
- Most literature conceptualizes feedback solely as information.
- Proposed operational definition: 'Specific information about the comparison between a trainee's observed performance and a standard, given with the intent to improve the trainee's performance.'
Conclusions:
- Inconsistent definitions stem from differing conceptual representations and key features.
- The proposed operational definition offers a standardized framework for feedback in clinical education.
- Further discussion addresses the strengths and weaknesses of this research-based definition.
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