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Experiential Learning: An Irreplaceable Tool in Osteopathic Student Education

Journal: The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Date: 2014/12, 114(12):Pages: e161-e162. doi: Subito , type of study: cross sectional study

Full text    (https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.7556/jaoa.2014.181/html)

Keywords:

cross sectional study [863]
learning [103]
medical students [659]
OMT [3779]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [3799]
osteopathic medicine [2055]
USA [1707]

Abstract:

Introduction: Second-year students at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) participate in a 10-week osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) clinic. The clinic provides osteopathic diagnosis and treatment in an academic setting to community members free of charge. Our research addressed how experience with patients affect a student's self-perceived skills, desire to continue education of OMM, and use of osteopathic medicine in clinical practice. Hypothesis: Experiential learning in preclinical osteopathic medical education improves a student's perception of osteopathic medicine, confidence in its application, and desire for continued learning within the field. Methods: More than 100 second-year osteopathic medical students from WVSOM participated in a 10-question Likert scale survey before and after their student OMM clinic experience. The survey was anonymously administered via Survey Monkey. Students were divided into groups of 2 and assigned 2 patients from the community to see weekly, for 5 weeks each. The students had 1½ hours to assess, diagnose, treat, and document each visit, all overseen by an osteopathic physician. Data were analyzed using SAS version 9.2. For most analyses, independent 2-sample t tests were used. When the data were not normally distributed, the Mann-Whitney 2-sample nonparametric test was used. Results: Regarding the statement, “I can confidently diagnose somatic dysfunctions correctly and efficiently,” the t test resulted in a P value of <.001. These results were based on a preprogram mean (SD) of 3.56 (0.94) and a postprogram mean (SD) of 3.96 (0.82). The statement, “I can confidently treat somatic dysfunctions” produced similar results with an equivalent P value. In response to the statement, “I will apply to a residency program that has a strong osteopathic focus,” the Mann-Whitney test produced a P value of <.001. These values were based on a preprogram mean (SD) of 2.76 (1.03) and a postprogram mean (SD) of 3.31 (1.06). Similar results were observed regarding the statement, “I will use OMT [osteopathic manipulative treatment] at least once a week as a practicing physician.” Conclusion: This study provided evidence that the preclinical use of OMT increases student's confidence, their desire to continue education in osteopathic residency programs, and their use of OMT in practice. These data suggest that preclinical experiential learning provides significant benefits to osteopathic medical education.


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