The Application of Peer-assisted Physical Examination in Orthopedic Trainee Teaching
Objective To explore the value of peer-assisted physical examination in orthopedic trainee teaching.Methods A total of 48 trainees at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery,the Second Affiliated Hospital,School of Medicine,Zhejiang University from July 2021 to December 2021were enrolled in this study.All the 48 students were randomly divided into two groups:the experimental group and control group,with 24 students in each group.The control group completed the course training in a conventional way and were introduced the key points of orthopedic physical examination in the form of lectures.The experimental group used conventional teaching combined with peer-assisted physical examination(trainee physical examination in pairs)to complete the course training.The teaching effects were evaluated by clinical tests and questionnaire survey.Results The scores of theoretical case analysis,practical operation,and the self-assessment results of satisfaction in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion Peer-assisted physical examination is helpful to improve the effects of orthopedic trainee teaching and enhance students'comprehensive clinical application ability.