
The Definitive Guide to the OSCE
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination as a performance assessment.
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
Published on 6. August 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-7020-5550-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book highlights the basic concepts underpinning the OSCE, its development and implementation in practice. Practical guidelines and tips are provided based on the authors' extensive experience gained over 40 years. Case studies are included to illustrate the OSCE's use in a wide range of settings and professions to assess the expected learning outcomes. The text is supplemented with personal accounts and anecdotes.
Used globally in all phases of education in the different healthcare professions, the OSCE was first described by the lead author, Harden, in 1975 and it is now the gold standard for performance assessment.
"This book is an invaluable addition. It pulls together in one place pretty well everything that is known about the OSCE; what works and what doesn't. It is a welcome addition to the bookshelf of any educational leader." Geoff Norman's Foreword
This book provides a full understanding of the basic concepts underpinning the OSCE and shows how to implement an OSCE effectively and efficiently in a variety of contexts.
It includes case studies demonstrating the use of the OSCE in practice in a range of different fields.
Practical guidelines and tips are provided based on the authors' extensive experience.
Used globally in all phases of education in the different healthcare professions, the OSCE was first described by the lead author, Harden, in 1975 and it is now the gold standard for performance assessment.
"This book is an invaluable addition. It pulls together in one place pretty well everything that is known about the OSCE; what works and what doesn't. It is a welcome addition to the bookshelf of any educational leader." Geoff Norman's Foreword
This book provides a full understanding of the basic concepts underpinning the OSCE and shows how to implement an OSCE effectively and efficiently in a variety of contexts.
It includes case studies demonstrating the use of the OSCE in practice in a range of different fields.
Practical guidelines and tips are provided based on the authors' extensive experience.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
650 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-5550-8 (9780702055508)
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Ronald M. Harden OBE MD FRCP(Glas) FRCSEd FRCPC | Pat Lilley BA (Hons) | Madalena Patricio
The Definitive Guide to the OSCE
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination as a performance assessment.
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Persons
Professor Ronald M Harden is recognised as a leading international expert in medical education with experience as a teacher, curriculum developer, and teaching dean of a medical school. He is currently General Secretary of AMEE, an International Association for Medical Education.
Author
Professor (Emeritus) Medical Education, University of Dundee, UK, Editor Medical Teacher, UK
Associate Fellow, University of Dundee, UK
Professor of Education,Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Portugal.
Content
An introduction to the Objective Structured Clinical Examination
What is an OSCE?
The inside story of the development of the OSCE
The OSCE as the gold standard for performance assessment
How the OSCE can contribute to the education programme
What is assessed in an OSCE?
Implementation of an OSCE
Choosing a format for an OSCE
The setting for an OSCE
The patient
The examiner
Implementing an OSCE
Evaluating the examinee's performance
Providing feedback to the learner
The examinee's perspective
Evaluating an OSCE
Costs and implementing an OSCE with limited resources
Some final thoughts
Limitations of the OSCE
Conclusions and looking to the future
Examples of the use of the OSCE in different settings and contexts: case studies
What is an OSCE?
The inside story of the development of the OSCE
The OSCE as the gold standard for performance assessment
How the OSCE can contribute to the education programme
What is assessed in an OSCE?
Implementation of an OSCE
Choosing a format for an OSCE
The setting for an OSCE
The patient
The examiner
Implementing an OSCE
Evaluating the examinee's performance
Providing feedback to the learner
The examinee's perspective
Evaluating an OSCE
Costs and implementing an OSCE with limited resources
Some final thoughts
Limitations of the OSCE
Conclusions and looking to the future
Examples of the use of the OSCE in different settings and contexts: case studies