ArticleJournal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale2017
Improving learning and confidence through small group, structured otoscopy teaching: a prospective interventional study.
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- A randomised trial to assess the educational benefit of a smartphone otoscope in undergraduate medical training.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2021Trial
- Diagnostic accuracy of otitis media with and without a fictitious AI support among physicians in primary care and medical students.Scandinavian journal of primary health care · 2026Article
- A Low-Cost, Easily Implementable Model for Multiskill Hands-On Training in Otolaryngology Education.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2026Article
- Study on the role of otological endoscopic technique in otology teaching.American journal of stem cells · 2024Article
- Endoscopic ear examination improves self-reported confidence in ear examination skills among undergraduate medical students compared with handheld otoscopy.GMS journal for medical education · 2022Article
- Undergraduate audiology students' perceived competence and confidence in conducting otoscopic examination following video otoscopic training.BMC medical education · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundOtologic diseases are common and associated with significant health care costs. While accurate diagnosis relies on physical exam, existing studies have highlighted a lack of comfort among trainees with regards to otoscopy. As such, dedicated otoscopy teaching time was incorporated into the undergraduate medical curriculum in the form of a small group teaching session. In this study, we aimed to examine the effect of a small-group, structured teaching session on medical students' confidence with and learning of otoscopic examination.
methodsUsing a prospective study design, an otolaryngologist delivered an one-hour, small group workshop to medical learners. The workshop included introduction and demonstration of otoscopy and pneumatic otoscopy followed by practice with peer feedback. A survey exploring students' confidence with otoscopy and recall of anatomical landmarks was distributed before(T1), immediately after(T2), and 1 month following the session(T3).
resultsOne hundred and twenty five learners participated from February 2016 to February 2017. Forty nine participants with complete data over T1-T3 demonstrated significant improvement over time in confidence (Wilk's lambda = .09, F(2,48) = 253.31 p < .001, η
conclusionsA small-group, structured teaching session had positive effects on students' confidence with otoscopy and identification of otologic landmarks. Dedicated otoscopy teaching sessions may be a beneficial addition to the undergraduate medical curriculum.
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