Direct Observation of Procedural Skills as an Assessment Tool in Acupuncture Skills Training for International Students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the global recognition of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture has gained widespread acceptance. However, training and assessing procedural skills in acupuncture, particularly for international students, remain challenging. The Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) is a clinical assessment tool that provides real-time feedback, offering a potential solution to enhance practical skill development.

Objective

This study evaluates the effectiveness of DOPS in improving practical skills, clinical thinking, and overall teaching quality among international acupuncture students.

Methods

The study was conducted at the School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A DOPS-based assessment sca

SUBMITTER: Tang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11937811 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature