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MEDICAL TEACHER
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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/0142159X.2023.2273782
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Teaching and Learning; simulation; learning outcomes; communication skills; instructional design; phase of education; undergraduate; decision making
Klark, an online medical education tool, was found to enhance students' confidence and competence in history-taking. Majority of participants reported that Klark was helpful and impactful, and expressed willingness to recommend it to others. Additionally, students' performance in Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) stations improved after using Klark.
PurposeKlark is a novel online medical education tool (www.klark-cases.com) where students take histories from virtual patients with common presentations from multiple specialities. We investigated whether Klark could enhance student confidence and competence in history-taking, and whether students find Klark helpful.MethodsA single cohort of first-year clinical medical students had access to Klark for three weeks. At both ends of the trial, participants were asked to complete feedback forms and participate in two mock Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) history stations. Outcome measures included self-reported confidence and competence in history-taking, performance in OSCE stations, and qualitative user experience data.ResultsSeventy participants successfully completed a case on Klark (mean 18.7), of which 63 (90% user retention) completed >= 2 cases. Self-reported competence (p < 0.001) and confidence (p < 0.001) improved. Participants found Klark to be helpful, impactful, and would recommend it to other students. OSCE scores improved for medical (57% vs. 69%, p < 0.001) and surgical (58% vs. 70%, p < 0.001) histories.ConclusionsKlark improved competence and confidence in history-taking. Students found it helpful and chose to continue using the platform. By developing confidence and competence at their own pace in the Klark simulated environment, students can then maximise benefit from in-person clinical opportunities.
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