Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2021, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (7): 642-646.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20201221-01746

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The application and evaluation of objective structured clinical examination in midwife skill training courses

Yao Jiasi1, Chen Haiying1, Li Xia2, Chen Hongyue3, Chen Chunning1   

  1. 1Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050030, China;
    2Department of Obstetrics, Shijiazhuang Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050031, China;
    3Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050030, China
  • Received:2020-12-21 Online:2021-07-01 Published:2021-06-29
  • Contact: Chen Chunning, Email: cc781209@163.com, Tel: 0086-311-86265853
  • Supported by:
    Hebei Province Research Project of Humanities and Social Science (GH201005);Hebei Medical University Humanities and Social Science Project of 2019(SKJC201814);Hebei Medical University Education and Teaching Reform Project of 2020(2020130)

Abstract: Objective To apply the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) in midwifery skills training courses among midwifery students and to discuss the potential effects of OSCE among midwifery students. Methods In June 2019, a total of 30 midwifery students enrolled in 2017 from Hebei Medical University were selected. Literature review and expert discussion were used to construct test stations. Standardized patients were enrolled and trained for the exam. Students were asked to evaluate the examination by filling a survey questionnaire. Results Five test stations were used and three of them used standardized patients(SP). Students final scores of the exam ranged from 88.60 to 96.80, with an average of 92.21. The satisfaction score of the exam from students was (63.37±6.47). The scores of students given by SP in the three stations were(80.13±2.22), (81.96±1.15) and (83.83±1.02) respectively. Conclusions OSCE gave comprehensive and scientific evaluation of students' midwifery skills. The feedback from SP may optimize the feedback to trainers and thus provide the evidence for the improvement of midwifery students' training aiming at their core competency.

Key words: Midwifery, Objective structured clinical examination, Standardized patients, Application

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