MPathic-VR-trained students achieve significantly higher composite scores than computer-based learning students on a subsequent advanced communication OSCE, several days later¶

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Evidence · 1 study · causal r2 · q3 · i1 small
Currency · newest study 2017 · checked against its sources 2026-10-17 (automated, 1 of 1 entry) · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q3 i1 On the global composite of four OSCE rating scales, MPathic-VR students (M=.806) were rated significantly higher than CBL students (M=.752), η2 = 0.0145. → Kron Frederick W. MD 2017

Evidence¶

Kron Frederick W. MD 2017¶

Kron Frederick W. MD, Fetters Michael D. MD, MPH, MA, Scerbo Mark W. PhD, White Casey B. PhD, Lypson Monica L. MD, MHPE, FACP, Padilla Miguel A. PhD, Gliva-McConvey Gayle A., Belfore Lee A. II PhD, West Temple MPA, Wallace Amelia M. BM, Guetterman Timothy C. PhD, Schleicher Lauren S. MA, Kennedy Rebecca A. MS, Mangrulkar Rajesh S. MD, Cleary James F. MD, Marsella Stacy C. PhD, Becker Daniel M. MD. (2017). Using a computer simulation for teaching communication skills: A blinded multisite mixed methods randomized controlled trial. Patient Education and Counseling. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2016.10.024

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ANOVA on the global composite of four OSCE rating items (coefficient alpha = 0.82) in the multisite RCT, with blinded standardized patient instructors rating students several days after training. MPathic-VR students scored "significantly higher (M=.806, SD=.201), than CBL students (M=.752, SD=.198)".

"This analysis indicated a main effect for module, F(1, 414)=6.09, p=.0140, η2 =0.0145. Thus, OSCE evaluators rated the communication skills of MPathic-VR-trained students significantly higher (M=.806, SD=.201), than CBL students (M=.752, SD=.198)."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Communication Skills — outcome: instruction changes it

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