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Andreas Frithioff^1,2, Mads Juhl Guldager¹, Steven Arild Wuyts Andersen^1,2,3

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Systematic training in handheld otoscopy improves learner outcomes across various medical specialties. While diverse methods exist, workshops are common, and most studies show positive effects on knowledge and skills.

Keywords:

assessment competency-based medical education handheld otoscopy otology technical skills training

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Background:

Otoscopy is a fundamental clinical skill.
Competency in otoscopy is crucial for numerous medical specialties.
Evidence-based training methods are needed to ensure proficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review existing medical education literature.
To evaluate training interventions for handheld otoscopy skills.
To identify effective educational strategies and outcomes.

Main Methods:

Conducted a PRISMA-guided systematic literature search across major databases.
Included studies reporting on handheld otoscopy training and/or assessment.
Extracted data on study design, interventions, and educational outcomes.
Assessed evidence quality using Kirkpatrick's model.

Main Results:

Included 33 studies from 6064 initial records.
Identified training modalities: workshops, physical simulators, e-learning, and smartphone-based methods.
Workshops, involving lectures and peer practice, were most frequent.
Most studies reported positive impacts on learner attitude, knowledge, or skills.
Educational outcomes primarily assessed at lower Kirkpatrick levels.

Conclusions:

Systematic otoscopy training benefits learners irrespective of their level.
Heterogeneity among studies hinders direct comparison of interventions.
Relative effectiveness of different training methods remains undetermined.