Table 3 Retrospective questionnaire: exploratory comparison of differences in mean pre - post scores between student groups (see Additional File 1: Appendix 2 for complete list of questions)
Question | Patient educator group mean differences post - pre score (sd) Maximum difference = 3 n = 42 | Physician tutor group mean differences post-pre score (sd) Maximum difference = 3 n = 40 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Overall techniques of MSK examination | 1.10 (0.76) | 0.70 (0.69) | 0.016 |
2. Inspection for erythema, swelling & deformity | 0.88 (0.76) | 0.43 (0.64) | 0.004 |
3. Performing active ROM | 0.86 (0.78) | 0.43 (0.50) | 0.004 |
10. Overall approach to elbows | 1.02 (0.78) | 0.93 (1.39) | 0.014 |
11. Overall approach to shoulders | 1.10 (0.85) | 0.55 (0.64) | 0.002 |
12. Overall approach to hips | 0.98 (0.81) | 0.60 (0.63) | 0.022 |
14. Overall approach to feet | 0.83 (0.85) | 0.43 (0.50) | 0.010 |
15. Identifying normal vs. abnormal | 0.98 (1.07) | 0.60 (0.55) | 0.050 |
17. Identifying when special physical exam manoeuvres should be done | 0.79 (1.07) | 0.35 (0.53) | 0.023 |
19. Identifying how lives of patients with MSK concerns may be affected | 1.19 (1.11) | 0.40 (0.71) | 0.000 |
20. Demonstrating concern for patient comfort during MSK exam. | 1.05 (1.55) | 0.43 (0.90) | 0.000 |
21. Using feedback from a patient I'm examining to further my learning | 1.12 (1.49) | 0.50 (0.82) | 0.023 |