METHODS: In a cohort study, demographics and factors associated with grade fail were explored using test results from theoretical and clinical skills examinations (n = 181) from 2018 to 2022. Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis were used for studying correlations and associations between exam results. Univariable linear and logistic regression models were used for background variable associations with clinical skills exam outcomes.
RESULTS: Higher age was a significant risk factor for failing the clinical skills examination and the OSCE. Higher scores in the theoretical exam reduced the odds of failing the OSCE but were not associated with results in the operative test or the overall results of the clinical skills examination. Regarding the OSCE there was a statistically significant difference within all professional qualifications explored between participants who passed and participants who failed the OSCE.
CONCLUSIONS: Four years of data collection reveal that age and previous theoretical exam results influence the odds of failing the clinical examination. The study results also highlight the necessity of multiple assessment formats to assess clinical and communication skills of foreign-trained dentists.
方法:在一项队列研究中,使用2018年至2022年理论和临床技能考试(n=181)的测试结果,探讨了与等级不及格相关的人口统计学和因素.Pearson相关系数和线性回归分析用于研究考试结果之间的相关性和关联。单变量线性和逻辑回归模型用于背景变量与临床技能考试结果的关联。
结果:较高的年龄是临床技能考试和OSCE失败的重要危险因素。理论考试中的较高分数降低了OSCE失败的几率,但与手术测试的结果或临床技能考试的总体结果无关。关于OSCE,通过OSCE的参与者和未通过OSCE的参与者之间探讨的所有专业资格在统计上都存在显著差异。
结论:四年的数据收集表明,年龄和以前的理论检查结果影响临床检查失败的几率。研究结果还强调了多种评估格式以评估外国训练有素的牙医的临床和沟通技能的必要性。