title: Effect of engaging trainees by assessing peer performance: a randomised controlled trial using simulated patient scenarios.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The aim of this study was to explore the learning effect of engaging trainees by assessing peer performance during simulation-based training.
  
  
  METHODS
  Eighty-four final year medical students participated in the study. The intervention involved trainees assessing peer performance during training. Outcome measures were in-training performance and performance, both of which were measured two weeks after the course. Trainees' performances were videotaped and assessed by two expert raters using a checklist that included a global rating. Trainees' satisfaction with the training was also evaluated.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The intervention group obtained a significantly higher overall in-training performance score than the control group: mean checklist score 20.87 (SD 2.51) versus 19.14 (SD 2.65) P = 0.003 and mean global rating 3.25 SD (0.99) versus 2.95 (SD 1.09) P = 0.014. Postcourse performance did not show any significant difference between the two groups. Trainees who assessed peer performance were more satisfied with the training than those who did not: mean 6.36 (SD 1.00) versus 5.74 (SD 1.33) P = 0.025.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Engaging trainees in the assessment of peer performance had an immediate effect on in-training performance, but not on the learning outcome measured two weeks later. Trainees had a positive attitude towards the training format.
authors: Centre for Clinical Education (CEKU), University of Copenhagen and Capital Region of Denmark, Rigshospitalet, Teilumbygningen, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: Charlotte Loumann
authors: CL
authors: Krogh
authors: Department of Anesthesia and The Wilson Centre, 200 Elizabeth Street, 1ES-565, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2C4.
authors: Charlotte
authors: C
authors: Ringsted
authors: Centre for Clinical Education (CEKU), University of Copenhagen and Capital Region of Denmark, Rigshospitalet, Teilumbygningen, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: Charles B
authors: CB
authors: Kromann
authors: Centre for Clinical Education (CEKU), University of Copenhagen and Capital Region of Denmark, Rigshospitalet, Teilumbygningen, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: Maria Birkvad
authors: MB
authors: Rasmussen
authors: Centre for Clinical Education (CEKU), University of Copenhagen and Capital Region of Denmark, Rigshospitalet, Teilumbygningen, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: Tobias
authors: T
authors: Todsen
authors: Centre for Clinical Education (CEKU), University of Copenhagen and Capital Region of Denmark, Rigshospitalet, Teilumbygningen, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: Rasmus Lundhus
authors: RL
authors: Jørgensen
authors: Department of Anaesthesiology, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics, Rigshospitalet and Copenhagen University, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: Rikke Borre
authors: RB
authors: Jacobsen
authors: Department of Anaesthesiology, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics, Rigshospitalet and Copenhagen University, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: Jørgen B
authors: JB
authors: Dahl
authors: Centre for Clinical Education (CEKU), University of Copenhagen and Capital Region of Denmark, Rigshospitalet, Teilumbygningen, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: Lars
authors: L
authors: Konge
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis