| Evaluation of a tool to teach medical students direct ophthalmoscopy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19326631 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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INTRODUCTION: With declining exposure to the ophthalmologic examination in medical school, medical students and their instructors need a simple, effective method for teaching direct ophthalmoscopy. OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of canisters as direct ophthalmoscopy teaching aids for medical students. METHODS: Two ounce plastic canisters were designed to simulate an eye with 35 mm fundus photographs placed at the base and an 8mm hole drilled in the center of the cap to simulate a dilated pupil. These tools were used as an optional supplement to the instruction of ophthalmoscopy. Participants included 102 second-year medical students from the Medical College of Wisconsin and 11 residents and instructors from The Eye Institute in Milwaukee, Wis. RESULTS: Effectiveness and ease of use of the canisters were assessed by analyzing questionnaires completed by the medical students and instructors. According to 76% of students and 93% of instructors, the canisters "supplemented their learning/teaching." Most students (90%) and instructors (88%) found them "easy to use." CONCLUSION: This device is a simple and effective tool for teaching direct ophthalmoscopy to medical students. |
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Authors:
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Tracy B Hoeg; Bhavna P Sheth; Dawn S Bragg; Jane D Kivlin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: WMJ : official publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin Volume: 108 ISSN: 1098-1861 ISO Abbreviation: WMJ Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-30 Completed Date: 2009-05-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9716054 Medline TA: WMJ Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 24-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Urgent Care, Onalaska Clinic, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA. exophoria@gmail.com |
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Adult Education, Medical, Undergraduate / methods* Educational Measurement Equipment Design Eye Diseases / diagnosis Female Humans Male Ophthalmology / education* Ophthalmoscopes* Ophthalmoscopy / methods* Questionnaires Teaching / methods* |
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