Designing and implementing clinical application skill building through BATLE
Location
Moultrie, GA
Start Date
8-5-2024 1:00 PM
End Date
8-5-2024 4:00 PM
Description
Introduction/Background
A holistic osteopathic philosophy should be used when approaching students' learning and integrating their osteopathic skills into the educational curriculum. Students consistently report needing more confidence and the ability to readily synthesize knowledge to apply osteopathic skills to patients. Addressing this gap necessitates real-time feedback and mentorship to help recognize, understand, and fine-tune for future implementation in the clinical setting.
Methods
Utilizing current students, a Basic Assessment and Treatment Lab Evaluation (BATLE) was designed. It is a small group-style learning tool facilitated by a staff member. An individual with somatic dysfunction is identified, and the students work through diagnosis and treatment. The facilitator guides and verifies findings and provides feedback concerning treatment sequencing and technique refinement. This continues until all group members have participated as patients and providers. Data was collected with an anonymous voluntary survey before and after the completion of the lab.
Results
The data shows that a direct improvement was reported within each skill category assessed, with some skill improvements reported as high as a 25% increase. Of the 39 complete survey responses, 87% of the responses from students reported achieving growth in two or more of the clinical skills practiced during the lab.
Conclusion
BATLE is a simple and effective tool that allows students to practice and learn in real-time alongside clinicians without the pressure of failure or punishment. The demonstrated effectiveness of BATLE could increase the utilization and efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment in the clinical setting by burgeoning students.
Embargo Period
5-23-2024
Designing and implementing clinical application skill building through BATLE
Moultrie, GA
Introduction/Background
A holistic osteopathic philosophy should be used when approaching students' learning and integrating their osteopathic skills into the educational curriculum. Students consistently report needing more confidence and the ability to readily synthesize knowledge to apply osteopathic skills to patients. Addressing this gap necessitates real-time feedback and mentorship to help recognize, understand, and fine-tune for future implementation in the clinical setting.
Methods
Utilizing current students, a Basic Assessment and Treatment Lab Evaluation (BATLE) was designed. It is a small group-style learning tool facilitated by a staff member. An individual with somatic dysfunction is identified, and the students work through diagnosis and treatment. The facilitator guides and verifies findings and provides feedback concerning treatment sequencing and technique refinement. This continues until all group members have participated as patients and providers. Data was collected with an anonymous voluntary survey before and after the completion of the lab.
Results
The data shows that a direct improvement was reported within each skill category assessed, with some skill improvements reported as high as a 25% increase. Of the 39 complete survey responses, 87% of the responses from students reported achieving growth in two or more of the clinical skills practiced during the lab.
Conclusion
BATLE is a simple and effective tool that allows students to practice and learn in real-time alongside clinicians without the pressure of failure or punishment. The demonstrated effectiveness of BATLE could increase the utilization and efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment in the clinical setting by burgeoning students.