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. 2021 Nov;25(4):657-663.
doi: 10.1111/eje.12643. Epub 2020 Dec 30.

OSCEGame: A serious game for OSCE training

Alice Germa  1   2   3 , Marjolaine Gosset  2   3 , Céline Gaucher  3   4 , Claire Valencien  5 , Marion Schlumberger  3 , Marie-Laure Colombier  3   6 , Nathan Moreau  3   7 , Loredana Radoï  3   6   8 , Tchilalo Boukpessi  2   3 , Tiphaine Davit-Beal  2   3 , Sibylle Vital  3   6 , Claudine Wulfman  3   4   9
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OSCEGame: A serious game for OSCE training

Alice Germa et al. Eur J Dent Educ. 2021 Nov.

Abstract

Background: Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are amongst the most anxiety-provoking competency assessment methods. An online serious game (OSCEGame) was developed and implemented within the OSCE curriculum. This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of this serious game on preparedness and reducing OSCE-related stress.

Methods: A serious game was designed to help dental students train for OSCEs. Two game courses (4 stations each) were designed according to year of undergraduate training (4th and 5th year), based on 6 pre-existing multi-competency OSCE stations. The OSCEGame was available online on a learning platform 4 to 6 weeks before the summative OSCEs. Game use was evaluated by analysing connection data. Preparedness, stress and time management skills were assessed using a questionnaire following the summative OCSEs. The results of 4th -year students (OSCE naive population) were compared to those of 5th -year students to assess usefulness and benefits of such preparation method.

Results: In total, 97% and 60% of the students in 4th year and 5th year, respectively, used the game. The game was seen as an essential preparation tool to reduce anxiety (for 60% of all students) and increase time management skills (65% of all students). However, significant differences were observed between 4th- and 5th -year students (anxiety reduction: 65% vs. 22%, p < 0.001; time management skills: 59% vs. 41%, p < 0.05) suggesting that it is most useful for OSCE naive students.

Conclusion: This serious game is a useful time efficient online tool, for OSCE preparation, especially in OSCE naive students.

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