Deconstructing the Joint Examination: A Novel Approach to Teaching Introductory Musculoskeletal Physical Examination Skills for Medical Students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are very common, but suboptimal teaching of MSK medicine occurs and expert clinicians agree that MSK physical examination (PE) skills can be confusing and complicated for medical students. An innovative approach in introductory teaching of MSK PE skills was developed using constructivist theory for second-year medical students.

Methods

We implemented the MSK PE curriculum innovation in the second year of a four-year MD program, utilizing a standard framework with spaced practice and clinician coaching. We evaluated this curriculum by comparing the innovation group (n = 123) to a historical control group (n = 134) using an anonymous survey and OSCE station scores. Data analysis included repeated measures analysis of v

SUBMITTER: Yu JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7473186 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature