The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of clinical skills.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The role of deliberate practice in medical students' development from novice to expert was examined for preclinical skill training.

Methods

Students in years 1-3 completed 34 Likert type items, adapted from a questionnaire about the use of deliberate practice in cognitive learning. Exploratory factor analysis and reliability analysis were used to validate the questionnaire. Analysis of variance examined differences between years and regression analysis the relationship between deliberate practice and skill test results.

Results

875 students participated (90%). Factor analysis yielded four factors: planning, concentration/dedication, repetition/revision, study style/self reflection. Student scores on 'Planning' increased over time, score on sub-scale 'repeti

SUBMITTER: Duvivier RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3293754 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature