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Evaluation of an objective structured clinical examination
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|May 1, 1982
Summary
The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is a valid and reliable assessment tool for undergraduate pediatric training. Students found the OSCE effective, providing valuable feedback and positive reception.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatric Training
Background:
- Traditional assessment methods in undergraduate pediatric training may lack comprehensive evaluation.
- There is a need for valid and reliable assessment tools in clinical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in fourth-year undergraduate pediatric training.
- To compare OSCE results with traditional assessment methods.
Main Methods:
- Introduction of an OSCE at the end of the fourth-year undergraduate pediatric training program.
- Comparison of OSCE assessment outcomes with results from a traditional assessment method.
Main Results:
- The OSCE demonstrated validity and reliability as an assessment tool.
- The OSCE provided constructive feedback to students.
- Students responded positively to the OSCE format.
Conclusions:
- The OSCE is a valuable and well-received assessment method for undergraduate pediatric education.
- OSCE implementation enhances the assessment process in pediatric clinical training.