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A clinical trial, NCT06466993, is currently underway to investigate the effects of relaxing breathing on stress reduction in medical students during Objective and Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). OSCEs are a new part of the certification process for medical students and can be a significant source of stress. The trial aims to compare the effectiveness of standardized relaxing breathing during the rotation of OSCE stations in reducing stress. The trial is currently in the recruitment phase and is expected to be completed by December 17, 2024. This article, published in June 2024 by NewsRx LLC, provides information on hospitals, medical students, clinical research, health and medicine, clinical trials and studies, and health occupations students. It reports on a specific clinical trial with the identifier NCT06466993. The article aims to deliver fact-based news on research and discoveries from around the world. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan found that situational simulation teaching (SSC) effectively improves dental students' non-operational clinical competency and objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) performance. The study involved fifth-year dental students undergoing clerkship training, and a path analysis model was developed and tested to explore the relationship between participation in SSC, academic performance, clerkship performance, and OSCE performance. The results showed that academic performance had a direct effect on OSCE performance and clerkship performance, and SSC teaching had a direct effect on OSCE performance. The researchers suggest implementing SSC teaching before the OSCE to improve communication and cognitive skills. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Lyon 1 examined the associations between coping strategies, health-related behaviors, psychological well-being, and performance among medical students during objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs). The study found that positive thinking, good sleep quality, and higher levels of physical activity were associated with improved well-being before the OSCE. Conversely, avoidance coping behaviors were found to be detrimental to both well-being and performance. The researchers recommend implementing stress management programs and providing support for students who engage in avoidance coping. The study protocol was registered on clinicaltrial.gov. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra aimed to assess the competence of fourth-year medical students in disclosing medical errors. The students participated in an objective standardized clinical examination (OSCE) where they were observed by faculty and received immediate feedback. The study found that students who identified the error were more likely to use proper communication techniques. Overall, the OSCE and case-based experience improved students' comfort, knowledge, and attitudes towards error disclosure. The findings suggest that this approach can be implemented in curricula to teach students about error disclosure. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the University of Ottawa have developed a touchless physical examination station for a virtual Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). The station was pilot-tested with Internal Medicine residents who were asked to verbalize their approach to the physical examination, interpret images and videos, and make a diagnosis. The results showed that the touchless station was feasible, had acceptable psychometric characteristics, and was able to discriminate between residents at different levels of training. This research addresses the need for virtual assessment methods during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Extracted from the article]

For more information on this research see: Pre-COVID and COVID experience of objective structured clinical examination as a learning tool for post-graduate residents in Obstetrics & Gynecology-a quality improvement study. Keywords: Coronavirus; Gynecology; Health and Medicine; Obstetrics; RNA Viruses; Risk and Prevention; Viral; Virology; Women's Health EN Coronavirus Gynecology Health and Medicine Obstetrics RNA Viruses Risk and Prevention Viral Virology Women's Health 265 265 1 07/31/23 20230801 NES 230801 2023 AUG 3 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Women's Health Weekly -- Investigators discuss new findings in coronavirus. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents advice on how opticians can prepare for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in Great Britain. Topics covered include the importance of the OSCE to ensure the competence of health care professionals and details about the format of the exam. Also mentioned is the focus of the exam on assessing the ability of an entry-level optometrist.

The article reports on the growth of the pass rate recorded for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) which was taken by pre-registered optometrists in Great Britain in September 2015.

Clinical Ultrasound, Health Occupations Students, Health and Medicine, Medical Education, Medical Imaging, Medical Students, Professional Education, Ultrasound Research Keywords: Clinical Ultrasound; Health Occupations Students; Health and Medicine; Medical Education; Medical Imaging; Medical Students; Professional Education; Ultrasound Research EN Clinical Ultrasound Health Occupations Students Health and Medicine Medical Education Medical Imaging Medical Students Professional Education Ultrasound Research 1112 1112 1 10/16/23 20231020 NES 231020 2023 OCT 16 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Imaging Week -- Investigators publish new report on ultrasound research. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health Sciences; Health and Medicine; Medical Education; Professional Education EN Health Sciences Health and Medicine Medical Education Professional Education 4846 4846 1 08/21/23 20230825 NES 230825 2023 AUG 25 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Data detailed on health sciences have been presented. Keywords for this news article include: Riphah International University, Health Sciences, Medical Education, Health and Medicine, Professional Education. Health Sciences, Health and Medicine, Medical Education, Professional Education. [Extracted from the article]