Effect of project-based learning method on the Mini-CEX for anesthesiology residency trainees in standardized training
Objective To investigate the efficacy of integrating project-based learning method with the mini-clinical evaluation exercise(Mini-CEX)in the clinical training of anesthesiology residents.MethodsA total of 164 anesthesiology residents,71 males and 93 females,aged 22-26 years,were ran-domly assigned to either a project-based learning method group(group P)or a traditional teaching group(group T),with 82 participants in each.Group P used the project-based learning method,while group T followed traditional lectures.Both groups underwent a standardized learning module on preoperative anesthe-sia evaluation and were assessed using the Mini-CEX across six domains:physical examination,humanistic care,medical history inquiry,communication,preoperative anesthesia education,and clinical judgment.Scores and satisfaction levels were compared between the groups.Results No significant differences were found in physical examination and humanistic care scores.Compared with group T,group P scored signifi-cantly higher in medical history inquiry,communication,preoperative anesthesia education,and clinical judgment(P<0.05),satisfaction with teaching methods and outcomes was also significantly higher in group P(P<0.05).Conclusion Combining project-based learning method with Mini-CEX in anesthesiol-ogy training enhances clinical skills like medical history inquiry,communication,and preoperative education.