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. 2024 Aug 12;24(1):864.
doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-05851-y.

Optimizing resident training in obstetrics and gynecology: a new perspective on the refined Peyton four-step teaching method

Dandan Zhang  1 , Xiaoxue Wang  2 , Xueting Chen  2 , Yingze Lou  2 , Xin Zhou  3 , Kai Zhang  4
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Optimizing resident training in obstetrics and gynecology: a new perspective on the refined Peyton four-step teaching method

Dandan Zhang et al. BMC Med Educ. .

Abstract

Objective: In the surgery-focused field of obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN), the development of residents' skills is paramount. This study aims to evaluate the impact of an enhanced Peyton Four-Step Teaching Model on the foundational skill training of first-year OB-GYN residents.

Methods: Utilizing a cohort study design, we assessed 116 first-year residents from the OB-GYN residency program at Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from June 2021 to June 2023. The 57 residents beginning their training in 2022 were part of the Refined Peyton (RP) group, introduced to the RP method; the 59 residents from 2021 served as the Traditional Teaching-mode (TTM) group, receiving conventional simulation-based instruction. Teaching effectiveness was assessed by comparing theoretical knowledge and skill performance assessments, National Medical Licensing Examination (NMLE) pass rates, direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS) one year post-training, and survey feedback.

Results: The theoretical knowledge scores for both groups were comparable at 78.78 ± 4.08 and 78.70 ± 3.83, with no significant difference (P = 0.76). However, the experimental group demonstrated superior performance in skill operation assessments, first-time NMLE pass rates, and DOPS evaluations one year after training [(77.05 ± 5.39) vs. (84.60 ± 5.65), 100.0% (57/57) vs. 86.4% (51/59), and (75.22 ± 3.56) vs. (82.54 ± 3.43)], as well as higher teaching satisfaction scores [(4.63 ± 0.46) vs. (3.92 ± 0.62)], with all differences being statistically significant (P < 0.05).

Conclusion: The refined Peyton Four-Step Teaching Model significantly improves the immediate acquisition and long-term retention of clinical basic skills among OB-GYN residents, enhancing both teaching efficacy and resident satisfaction.

Keywords: Obstetrics and gynecology; Peyton four-step teaching method; Residents; Skill operation.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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