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Practice and Evaluation of Competence in the Application of Monaco Planning System in Undergraduate Radiotherapy
Hongbo Zou1, Qichao Xie1, Bijing Mao1
1Department of Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Objectives:
To explore the efficacy of a novel teaching model based on the Monaco planning system in radiation oncology education.
Methods:
Forty clinical undergraduate medical interns were randomized and equally divided into a control group and an experimental group. The experimental group underwent the Monaco planning system-based teaching model, while the control group received conventional clinical teaching activities. Upon completion of the internship, both groups were simultaneously assessed mini clinical evaluation exercise (Mini-CEX), direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS), and end-of-rotation theoretical and clinical skills assessment. A satisfaction survey was also conducted. The assessment scores were compared to evaluate the teaching effectiveness.
Results:
The experimental group demonstrated significantly better scores than the control group according to the 7 core evaluation indicators of Mini-CEX, DOPS assessment results, final departmental exam performance, and satisfaction scores, with statistically significant differences (P < .05).
Conclusion:
The Monaco planning system-based teaching model significantly enhances clinical competency and learner satisfaction in radiation oncology education compared to traditional methods.
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