OSCE use in orthodontic education improves diagnostic accuracy, procedural proficiency, and communication skills through simulated patient interactions¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r3 · q2
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Subclaims¶

q2 i? The OSCE improves diagnostic accuracy, procedural proficiency, and communication skills through simulated patient interactions. → Baxmann Martin 2025

Evidence¶

Baxmann Martin 2025¶

Baxmann Martin, Kárpáti Krisztina, Baráth Zoltán. (2025). A systematic review of the content and delivery of clinical knowledge in orthodontic postgraduate programs. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07361-x

q2 · i? · review · r3

The review reports that "Fields et al. (2007) highlight its role in improving diagnostic accuracy, procedural proficiency, and communication skills through simulated patient interactions". OSCEs ensure consistency across all trainees, mitigating variability caused by differences in patient cases or instructor expectations.

"Fields et al. (2007) highlight its role in improving diagnostic accuracy, procedural proficiency, and communication skills through simulated patient interactions"

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Communication Skills — outcome: instruction changes it

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