title: Impact of movie-based simulation training, with or without conventional verbal demonstration on observed OSPE scores in medical undergraduates: a double control study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Movie-based simulation training may be useful in delivering the preclinical observed OSPE curriculum, minimising the need of subjects/patients: however, a double-control trial needs to be performed and optimal timing and duration of training is yet to be defined. Likewise, gender-based response and students' feedback has to be assessed. The objective of this study was to compare the movie-based and traditional verbal demonstration teaching methodologies.
  
  
  METHODS
  Second-year medical undergraduates (n = 90) of Avicenna Medical College were randomised to movie-based simulation training (group B, n = 30), traditional verbal training alone (group C, n=30), and a combination (group A, n = 30). The scores were marked by observers using a standardised key and were compared for performance at 2 observed OSPE stations.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Group B and A performed significantly better than group C on station 1 and 2. Gender factor did not seem to influence the score. A total of 99% students reported that combination of the 2 teaching modes is the best option. They believed it offers more clear understanding with interest (61%), long term memory (21%), use of both senses; seeing & hearing (10%) & better focus of attention (3%).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Even half an hour of movie-based simulation training with traditional instructor-based training may improve student performance significantly, and the students prefer a combination of the both.
authors.forename: Samina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Malik
authors.forename: Reema
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zaheer
authors.forename: Muhammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bilal
mesh_terms: D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000379:methods; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005246:Feedback; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009040:Motion Pictures; D010154:Pakistan; D010827:Physiology / Q000193:education*; D013337:Students, Medical; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D014706:Verbal Learning