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  • Medical Education
  • Health Professions Education
  • Communication Skills Training

Background:

  • Effective communication is crucial for medical professionals.
  • Reflective practice aids in professional development.
  • Evaluating pedagogical strategies for medical students is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of team-based reflection versus individual reflection in enhancing communication skills.
  • To assess the impact of collaborative learning on professional development in medical students.
  • To explore the potential of team-based reflection in medical education.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental study involving second-year MBBS students.
  • Pre- and post-tests to measure communication skills.
  • Implementation of individual and team-based reflective activities.
  • Statistical analysis using SPSS 27 and the REFLECT rubric.

Main Results:

  • Both team-based and individual reflection groups showed significant improvement in communication skills (p < 0.000).
  • Team-based reflection demonstrated comparable effectiveness to individual reflection.
  • No significant difference was found between the two reflection methods.

Conclusions:

  • Team-based reflection is a viable and effective alternative to individual reflection for enhancing medical students' communication skills.
  • This approach supports collaborative learning and professional development.
  • Team-based reflection may offer practical advantages for educators, including reduced assessment time and improved feedback mechanisms.