Assess and Compare Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) versus Traditional Clinical Examination (TCE) regarding Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST II) in terms of Practice.

DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC16.108

Authors: Chetna Kumari, Yogesh Kumar, Srinivasan P, Jyoti Sarin

Abstract:

Background: Using the right method of evaluation plays a considerable role in getting the appropriate result and making the right judgment. Methods: A Quantitative research approach with non experimental Descriptive Comparative design was used. Further cross over design was used in this non experimental study to nullify the carry over effect.160 B.Sc. Nursing students were selected as a sample in the study. Group I included 80 students from B.Sc. Nursing 3rd year and Group II included 80 students from B.Sc. nursing 4th year were selected by using Total Enumerative Sampling technique. Practice checklist was used. In Group I implementation of OSCE and TCE regarding DDST II and In Group II implementation of TCE and OSCE regarding DDST II in terms of students’ practice was carried out. OSCE was carried out with video based station and TCE was carried out on children confined to 3-4 years (36-48 months). Results:-Findings of the study indicate that OSCE was effective in terms of students’ practice in both groups [“t”(79) =8.89 (p<0.05) ] and [“t”(79)=2.71 (p<0.05)].There was no significant association of practice with selected variables. Conclusion: - OSCE was effective in terms of students’ practice regarding DDST II.

Keywords: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), Traditional Clinical Examination (TCE), Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST II), Practice.