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Hassen Ben Ghezala1, Aida Benzarti2, Amira Ben Jazia1
1Multipurpose and toxicological medical resuscitation service. Centre Mahmoud Yaacoub d'assistance médicale urgente de Tunis. Montfleury 1089 Tunis, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis. University of Tunis El Manar. Tunisia.
La Tunisie Medicale
|May 27, 2024
Summary
The Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise (mini-CEX) is a feasible formative assessment tool for medical trainees in intensive care units. Both trainees and educators found the method satisfactory, particularly the feedback component.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Skills Assessment
- Healthcare Simulation
Background:
- The Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise (mini-CEX) is a structured assessment method in medical education.
- It involves observing trainees in clinical scenarios and providing feedback.
- This study explores its application in a specific high-acuity setting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of using mini-CEX for formative assessment.
- To evaluate its utility for 5th-year medical trainees.
- To determine its applicability in a teaching intensive care unit (ICU).
Main Methods:
- A single-center, qualitative study was conducted in an ICU.
- Seven core clinical skills were assessed using mini-CEX.
- Trainee performance was rated on a 9-point scale, with subsequent feedback from trainees and educators.
Main Results:
- Most trainees (11/12) were satisfied with the mini-CEX process, valuing the feedback.
- Students showed varied performance across skill areas, with counselling, clinical judgment, and management planning noted.
- Educators, despite initial unfamiliarity, agreed to incorporate mini-CEX into the curriculum, but not for summative evaluation.
Conclusions:
- The mini-CEX is a viable tool for medical education in an ICU setting.
- Both medical trainees and clinical educators reported satisfaction with the mini-CEX method.
- The study supports the use of mini-CEX for formative feedback in clinical training.