Enhancing Emergency Medicine Education: Integrating the Mini-CEX with BOPPPS Teaching Model

Abstract

Abstract Objective: This study aims to evaluate the combined application effects of the Mini-CEX assessment tool and the BOPPPS teaching model in emergency medicine education. Methods: Fifty-eight interns participating in emergency surgery rotations at Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, between October and December 2022, were selected as the study participants. They were randomly divided into a control group (traditional teaching methods) and an observation group (combining the Mini-CEX assessment tool with the BOPPPS teaching model). Assessments were conducted on theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and communication abilities among both groups of students. Additionally, satisfaction surveys were administered, followed by statistical analysis of the results. Results: Significant improvements were observed in the assessment scores of both groups post-teaching compared to pre-teaching evaluations. Moreover, the combined teaching practices integrating the Mini-CEX and BOPPPS models significantly enhanced students' grasp of knowledge and application of skills in emergency medicine compared to traditional teaching methods. Conclusion: The findings of this study underscore the potential value of integrating the Mini-CEX assessment tool with the BOPPPS teaching model in emergency medicine education. This not only offers a novel perspective for teaching practices but also provides insights for future teaching methodologies in the field of medical education.