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Research Objective

To evaluate the perception of postgraduate trainees of ophthalmology about the One Minute Preceptorship (OMP) model.

Methodology

A mixed-methods study was conducted with 10 postgraduate FCPS trainees in Ophthalmology. Participants practiced the OMP model for one month in an outpatient clinic. Data was collected using a questionnaire with ten closed-ended and three open-ended questions, assessing the efficacy of OMP in improving practical skills. Quantitative data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 20, and qualitative data was analyzed using NVIVO 10.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD
    A["Obtain Ethical Approval"] --> B["Recruit 10 Postgraduate Ophthalmology Trainees"];
    B --> C["Introduce and Practice One Minute Preceptorship for 1 Month"];
    C --> D["Administer Questionnaire: 10 Closed-Ended, 3 Open-Ended Questions"];
    D --> E["Collect Informed Consent"];
    E --> F["Analyze Quantitative Data using SPSS"];
    E --> G["Analyze Qualitative Data using NVIVO"];
    F --> H["Synthesize Findings"];
    G --> H;
    H --> I["Draw Conclusions and Discuss Results"];                    

Discussion

The OMP model's effectiveness in improving clinical diagnosis, problem-solving, and prompt management aligns with previous studies. While it enhances various micro-skills, the qualitative analysis revealed an uneven distribution of time, with less time for detailed discussion and feedback. The study highlights the OMP model's role in the "Teaching and facilitating learning" domain of professional standards for medical educators.

Key Findings

The OMP model was perceived as an effective tool for improving case presentation skills (90%), identifying disease presentation (70%), clinical diagnosis (60%), identification of risk factors (80%), and understanding the management plan (70%). Qualitative analysis indicated improved clinical evaluation skills, more efficient time consumption, prompt clinical diagnosis, and enhanced self-reflection. However, some participants noted limited time for discussion and feedback.

Conclusion

The OMP model can be effectively employed as a learning and teaching tool in outpatient clinical settings for postgraduate ophthalmology training. It aids in improving case presentation, clinical diagnosis, risk factor identification, and management planning, while promoting focused history-taking and efficient case discussion. Further research into its efficacy in other specialties is recommended.

Fact Check

* The study was conducted from June 2020 to December 2020.
* Ten postgraduate FCPS trainees in Ophthalmology participated in the study.
* The OMP model was found to improve case presentation skills in 90% of participants.

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