Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Jan 7, 2020
Open Peer Review Period: Jan 7, 2020 - Mar 3, 2020
Date Accepted: May 13, 2020
(closed for review but you can still tweet)
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Using new technology during an OSCE of medical student
ABSTRACT
Background:
The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is a new test that evaluates the clinical competencies of sixth-year medical students in Spain.
Objective:
In this framework the main goal is to explore possible applications and usefulness of portable eye tracking systems in the context of this new kind of tests, particularly questions related to attention and engagement.
Methods:
We used the portable Tobii Glasses 2 eye tracker, which monitors, in real time, the image and sounds perceived by the people wearing the device. We performed both a qualitative and quantitative analysis on the fields of vision and gaze points attracting attention as well as the visual itinerary.
Results:
The greatest utility of portable systems lies in patient simulators and mannequin stations. This technology proved to be useful to better identify the areas of the medical images that were provided. Portable eye trackers offer the opportunity to improve the objective evaluation of candidates and the self-evaluation of the used stations and medical simulations by examiners
Conclusions:
Our preliminary results suggest what elements of the OSCE are most amenable to evaluation through eye tracking and provide insights for the design of future studies in this field.
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