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Carolin Sonne1, Roger Vogelmann, H Lesevic
1Deutsches Herzzentrum München, München, Deutschland.
GMS Zeitschrift Fur Medizinische Ausbildung
|June 6, 2013
Summary
Improving clinical examination courses through structured teaching, handouts, and online materials significantly boosted student satisfaction and self-assessment of skills. These enhancements positively impacted the overall learning experience and confidence in performing physical examinations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Skills Training
Background:
- Student evaluations revealed a need for improvement in the clinical examination course at the Technical University Munich.
- Enhancing the course is crucial for student satisfaction and skill acquisition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess if restructuring and improving the clinical examination course session enhances student satisfaction.
- To determine if targeted measures improve students' self-assessment of acquired clinical examination techniques.
Main Methods:
- A comparative analysis of student evaluations (ratings 1-6) was conducted before and after implementing improvement measures.
- Measures included structured teaching, handouts, and additional online learning materials across three medical departments.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in course introduction, hygiene measures, demonstration clarity, practice opportunities, and feedback.
- Student ratings for handouts, additional learning material advice, and overall learning experience showed marked improvement.
- Self-assessment of acquired clinical examination techniques significantly improved post-intervention (p<0.01).
Conclusions:
- Structured interventions in the clinical examination course led to significant positive changes.
- Improvements were noted in tutor preparation, course structure, and student confidence in physical examinations.
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