Examining the educational impact of the mini-CEX: a randomised controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (mini-CEX) as a formative assessment tool among undergraduate medical students, in terms of student perceptions, effects on direct observation and feedback, and educational impact.

Methods

Cluster randomised study of 38 fifth-year medical students during a 16-week clinical placement. Hospitals were randomised to provide a minimum of 8 mini-CEXs per student (intervention arm) or continue with ad-hoc feedback (control arm). After finishing their clinical placement, students completed an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), a written test and a survey.

Results

All participants in the intervention group completed the pre-planned number of assessments, and 60% found them

SUBMITTER: Martinsen SSS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8061047 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature