Table 1 Students’ views on the new assignment (N = 30) (Scale 1–5; 1 = Totally disagree; 5 = Totally agree)
Question | Mean score (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
Authentic task | The assignment gave me more insight into the influence of the four dimensions on the care (to be) provided. | 3.27 (0.77) |
The content of the assignment was in keeping with my prior knowledge and skills. | 4.03 (0.67) | |
The assignment encouraged me to think about my future role as a physician. | 3.50 (0.82) | |
I found it instructive to interview a real patient. | 3.80 (0.93) | |
Four dimensions | I dared to discuss the four dimensions of care with the patient. | 4.20 (0.55) |
I talked to the patient about the physical dimension. | 4.40 (0.86) | |
I talked to the patient about the psychological dimension. | 4.57 (0.56) | |
I talked to the patient about the social dimension. | 4.63 (0.49) | |
I talked to the patient about the spiritual dimension. | 3.43 (1.19) | |
Peer feedback | I found it instructive to give peer feedback. | 3.13 (0.68) |
I found it instructive to receive peer feedback. | 3.40 (0.72) | |
I trust the peer feedback I received from my fellow students. | 4.27 (0.69) | |
I found it useful to read the reports by my fellow students. | 3.73 (0.64) | |
Reflection | I found it instructive to write the interview report. | 3.20 (0.81) |
I found it instructive to discuss my interview with the patient in the group. | 4.00 (0.70) | |
I learned a lot from the “4D interview” assignment. | 3.40 (0.81) |