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Maryam Mushtaq¹, Yusuf Mushtaq², Aishwarya Khanna³

¹College of Medicine, Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Luton, GBR.

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This review explores clinical reasoning in ophthalmology, synthesizing evidence on diagnostic decision-making strategies. It offers insights for improving learning and teaching, emphasizing cognitive theories and deliberate practice for better patient care.

Keywords:

cognitive abilities critical reasoning decision making process diagnostic errors diagnostic reasoning effective decision-making skills evidenced based medical education ophthalmology problem-solving process & performance improvement

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Cognitive Science
Ophthalmology

Background:

Clinical reasoning literature since the 1970s is fragmented, with diverse theories on diagnostic decision-making.
Accurate diagnosis and error prevention are critical, highlighting the importance of understanding how doctors think.
Ophthalmologists require effective learning and teaching strategies in a rapidly evolving field.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the latest evidence in medical education concerning clinical reasoning for ophthalmologists.
To provide insights into optimal strategies for personal learning and educating others in diagnostic decision-making.
To synthesize theories of cognitive science and learning to enhance diagnostic proficiency and reduce errors.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific evidence in medical education.
Exploration of historical and contemporary theories of clinical reasoning, including dual process theory and cognitive load theory.
Discussion of learning frameworks such as the zone of proximal development and self-regulated learning.

Main Results:

Dual process theory distinguishes intuitive (type 1) and analytical (type 2) thinking in diagnosis.
Cognitive load theory emphasizes working memory limitations impacting diagnostic accuracy.
Frameworks like ZPD and SRL, alongside semantic competence and memory interplay, enhance diagnostic skills.
Deliberate practice is crucial for continuous learning and staying updated in ophthalmology.

Conclusions:

Understanding the science of clinical reasoning is fundamental for ophthalmologists.
Effective teaching requires considering cognitive load and dual process theory.
Supervisors must support trainees' self-regulated learning and skill development.
Enhanced clinical reasoning leads to high-quality, evidence-based care and critical thinking in ophthalmology.