The digital pen as a novel device to facilitate the feedback process

Elisabeth A. van HellUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands; ELISABETH A. VAN HELL, PhD, is an Educationalist, Center for Research and Innovation in Medical Education, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands.Correspondence[email protected]

Jan B. M. KuksUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands; JAN B.M. KUKS, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Medical Education and curriculum coordinator, Institute for Medical Education, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands.

Martha J. DekkerUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands; MARTHA J. DEKKER, MD, is the Head of the Clinical Training Center, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands.

Jan C. C. BorleffsUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands; JAN C.C. BORLEFFS MD, PhD, is internist, Professor of Medical Education and Dean of Education at the University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, The Netherlands.

Janke Cohen-SchotanusUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands; JANKE COHEN-SCHOTANUS, PhD, is a Professor of Medical Education and Head of the Center for Research and Innovation in Medical Education, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands.

Abstract

Background: To improve clinical performance assessment, checklist data should be immediately available to students to offer them detailed feedback and be stored in a database for quality assurance purposes.

Aim: To introduce the digital pen as clinical performance assessment tool, report examiner satisfaction and explore the utility of generated checklist data for quality assurance purposes.

Methods: The digital pen technology transmits examiners’ handwritten assessments to a database and exports PDF-files to students’ mailboxes. Descriptive statistical analysis of examiner satisfaction and the generated checklist data was performed.

Results: The examiners were satisfied with the digital pen. Valuable data were obtained to improve objective structured clinical examination stations and rating criteria, identify training needs for future students and provide examiners with feedback on their rating skills.

Conclusion: The digital pen technology is a practical device for sending completed checklists to students and providing valuable data for quality assurance purposes.

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