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Table 4 Correlation coefficients between checklist, global rating scores, and assessed clinical competence in n = 24 FYMS across both measurement points; Spearman’s correlation coefficient (rs) and p-value

From: Ready to run the wards? – A descriptive follow-up study assessing future doctors’ clinical skills

Clinical Activity

Assessment method

Correlation with assessed clinical competence # [1–5]

rs

p

History taking

checklist rating [%]

.57

.004

 

GCR c [1–6]

.59

.002

Physical examination

checklist rating [%]

.73

<.001

 

IPPIa rating [1–6]

.19

.38

Case presentation

checklist rating [%]

.71

<.001

 

Handoff CEXb [1–9]

.70

<.001

IV cannulation

checklist rating [%]

.85

<.001

 

IPPIa rating [1–6]

.84

<.001

  1. aIntegrated Procedural Protocol Instrument
  2. bClinical Examination Exercise
  3. cGlobal communication rating