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¹Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Health Professions Education
Optometry Education

Background:

Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are crucial for assessing clinical competence in healthcare.
Traditional paper-based OSCEs are administration-intensive and offer limited student feedback.
An iPad-based OSCE assessment system was developed and implemented in optometry to enhance feedback delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness and user perceptions of an iPad-based OSCE assessment system.
To determine if the digital system provides timely and specific electronic feedback (e-feedback).
To assess the impact of the system on student self-reflection and learning needs.

Main Methods:

An electronic assessment system mirroring paper-based OSCE features was implemented for a year-3 optometry OSCE.
Student and examiner perceptions were gathered through surveys and focus group interviews.
The system included checklist scores, global scores, and pre-written feedback functionalities.

Main Results:

Over 90% of students found the e-feedback timely, conducive to self-reflection, and appropriate for assessment.
Student focus groups emphasized the value of timely verbal and written feedback.
All examiners expressed satisfaction with the system's features and felt confident using it for evaluations.

Conclusions:

The iPad-based OSCE system efficiently delivers timely feedback, closing the assessment loop for students.
The study provides a model for effective electronic feedback in clinical assessments.
Both students and examiners positively received the digital assessment technology, enhancing the learning experience.