Evaluation shows direct observation of procedural skills improves practical skills and communication in medical students, indicating wide application potential.
Abstract This investigation evaluates the application of Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) in pediatric clinical skills training, assessing its impact on student performance. The results show that incorporating DOPS into the pediatric training curriculum significantly enhances medical students' practical skills, communication abilities, and humanistic care. DOPS demonstrates superior effectiveness when compared to conventional teaching methods, highlighting its potential for wide application across diverse medical disciplines.
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