From: Effect of phone call distraction on the performance of medical students in an OSCE
Step | Mean Difference | p |
---|---|---|
Medical History | ||
Pain (where, how, when, why) | 0.0136 | .573 |
Vegetative Symptoms (nausea, vomiting, fever, bowel movements) | -0.0408 | .287 |
Prior medical history (prior illnesses, prior operations) | -0.1463 | <.001 |
Medications and allergies | -0.1531 | <.001 |
Physical Examination | ||
Correct positioning of the patient | 0.098 | <.001 |
Inspection (verbalizing the results) | -0.1469 | <.001 |
Auscultation of the abdomen in all four quadrants | -0.0435 | .032 |
Percussion of the abdomen | -0.185 | <.001 |
Palpation of the abdomen (starting in a non-painful region) | -0.0027 | .707 |
Signs (depending on the scenario) | -0.0218 | .195 |
Diverticulitis: rebound tenderness | ||
Cholecystitis: Murphy’s sign | ||
Appendicitis: Blumberg’s sign | ||
Diagnosis | ||
Naming the correct diagnosis and further diagnostic steps | -0.0476 | .136 |
Communication | ||
Communication with the patient (professional behavior, clear communication, showing empathy, hygiene) | -0.0068 | .495 |