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Identifying strengths and weaknesses in the utilization of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in a
Paula L McWilliam1, Carol A Botwinski
1University of New Hampshire, Department of Nursing, Durham, USA. paula.mcwilliam@unh.edu
Nursing Education Perspectives
|March 16, 2012
Summary
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) effectively assesses nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Skills Assessment
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is integral to nursing education for evaluating clinical skills.
- It assesses the application of theoretical knowledge to simulated patient care scenarios.
- This study examines OSCE's effectiveness within a specific nursing program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify strengths and weaknesses in the current OSCE implementation.
- To evaluate the impact of standardized patient (SP) training and selection.
- To assess data collection methods and the Nursing Interview Interaction Scale (NIIS).
Main Methods:
- An evaluation methodology was employed.
- Interviews were conducted with faculty facilitators and standardized patients.
- Focus areas included performance data collection, SP training, and scale modification.
Main Results:
- Appropriate SP selection and training are crucial for OSCE validity.
- Effective data collection tools enhance the reliability of OSCE.
- The Nursing Interview Interaction Scale (NIIS) requires modification for optimal use.
Conclusions:
- OSCE, when implemented with proper SP training and robust data collection, is a valid and reliable method for assessing nursing students' clinical competencies.
- Optimizing OSCE requires attention to standardized patient preparation and assessment tools.
- This evaluation provides insights for refining OSCE in nursing programs.
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