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  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Retinoscopy is a fundamental clinical skill in optometry and ophthalmology.
  • Acquiring proficiency in retinoscopy is often challenging for students due to its complexity.
  • The skill integrates procedural techniques with declarative knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the strategies employed by novices, third-year students, and experts during retinoscopy.
  • To identify key learning stages that can inform and improve teaching practices for retinoscopy.
  • To understand the cognitive processes underlying expert performance in retinoscopy.

Main Methods:

  • A protocol-based approach was utilized to record verbalizations and cognitive strategies.
  • Participants included novices, third-year optometry students, and expert retinoscopists.
  • Data were analyzed using 'problem space' analysis to understand strategy differences.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in retinoscopy performance and strategy use were observed across skill levels.
  • Experts demonstrated higher accuracy and employed distinct, goal-directed strategies.
  • The presence of specific strategies was a significant predictor of retinoscopy accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Metacognitive strategies and a strong theoretical knowledge base are crucial for effective clinical skill acquisition.
  • Understanding expert strategies provides a pedagogical framework for teaching retinoscopy.
  • Targeted teaching interventions focusing on metacognition and foundational knowledge can enhance student learning outcomes.