Validation and perception of a key feature problem examination in neurology.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To validate a newly-developed Key Feature Problem Examination (KFPE) in neurology, and to examine how it is perceived by students. METHODS:We have developed a formative KFPE containing 12 key feature problems and 44 key feature items. The key feature problems covered four typical clinical situations. The items were presented in short- and long-menu question formats. Third- and fourth-year medical students undergoing the Neurology Course at our department participated in this study. The students' perception of the KFPE was assessed via a questionnaire. Students also had to pass a summative multiple-choice question examination (MCQE) containing 39 Type-A questions. All key feature and multiple-choice questions were classified using a modified Bloom's taxonomy. RESULTS:The results f

SUBMITTER: Grumer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6799971 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature