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Table 1 Lower limb examination assessment criteria showing significant performance differences

From: A randomized controlled pilot trial comparing the impact of access to clinical endocrinology video demonstrations with access to usual revision resources on medical student performance of clinical endocrinology skills

Description of criterion

Video group % correct (n) (Total n = 12)

Control group % correct (n) (Total n = 10)

Difference in %

P value

95% CI lower

95% CI upper

% Examiner agreement

Global judgment

91.7 (11)

40.0 (4)

51.7

0.024

17.6

85.8

72.7

Palpates dorsalis pedis pulse correctly bilaterally

91.7 (11)

30.0 (3)

61.7

0.009

29.3

94.1

76.2

Checks light touch sensation correctly

100.0 (12)

30.0 (3)

70.0

0.002

41.6

98.4

57.2

Performs knee reflexes

83.3 (10)

30.0 (3)

53.3

0.01

17.9

88.7

95.2

Indicates a plan to test motor function

72.7 (8)

0 (0)

72.7

0.003

46.4

99.0

95.0