Perspectives, benefits and challenges of a live OSCE during the COVID-19 pandemic in a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic mandated fundamental changes to student evaluations, including the administration of the observed structured clinical examination (OSCE). This study aims to conduct an in-person OSCE to verify students’ practical skills under necessary infection control practices and the impact of face masks on student–patient interactions.

Design

Cross-sectional design.

Setting

The OSCE at Medical School of Tuebingen takes place in October 2020.

Participants

A total of 149 students (third year of study) completed the survey (RR=80.1%). It was their first OSCE.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Primary outcome measure was how this type of OSCE was evaluated by participating students in regard to preparati

SUBMITTER: Loda T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9170794 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature