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Modified essay question.

P Stratford, H Pierce-Fenn

    Physical Therapy
    |July 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    This study found the modified essay question to be a reliable tool for assessing physical therapy students' clinical reasoning skills. It showed a stronger correlation with in-clinic performance than multiple-choice tests.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Health Professions Education
    • Clinical Reasoning Assessment

    Background:

    • The modified essay question (MEQ) is a tool for assessing clinical reasoning.
    • Evaluating the reliability and validity of the MEQ is crucial for its effective use in health professions education.

    Observation:

    • An 18-item MEQ was developed and pretested with clinical experts.
    • The MEQ was administered to 25 physical therapy students before their orthopedic placement.

    Findings:

    • The MEQ demonstrated a reliability index of .39 (coefficient alpha).
    • MEQ scores correlated more strongly with in-clinic clinical reasoning scores than multiple-choice questions.
    • Preliminary evidence suggests the MEQ is a useful paper-and-pencil tool for evaluating clinical reasoning.

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    Implications:

    • The MEQ shows potential as a valid and reliable assessment tool in physical therapy education.
    • Further research is needed to address study limitations and explore broader applications of the MEQ.