An observation of the peer-assisted learning method in the clinical teaching of vertigo/dizziness-related diseases for standardized residency training students in China

INTERVENTION: The students were randomized using Research Randomizer (https://www.randomizer.org/) into two groups, and VD‐related diseases were taught using lecture‐based learning (control group) or peer‐assisted learning (PAL). An examination paper and a rating scale were used to evaluate students’ performance in the mastery of VD‐related theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, while students’ perceptions, satisfaction, and risk of burnout were also analyzed using a questionnaire. The total duration of intervention for all study arms was 3 weeks and all study arms were followed up for 1 week. CONDITION: Clinical teaching of vertigo/dizziness‐related diseases for SRT students in China ; Not Applicable PRIMARY OUTCOME: ; 1. Mastery of theoretical knowledge measured using a written examination paper within 1 week before and after teaching; 2. Clinical skills examined by analyzing the case of a standardized patient within 1 week before and after teaching; SECONDARY OUTCOME: Student perceptions and satisfaction measured using a researcher‐made questionnaire (3‐point scale with 1 = improved and 3 = not improved, or 3‐point scale with 1 = agree and 3 = disagree) within 1 week after teaching INCLUSION CRITERIA: Active residents employed in four training sites and willing to participate in the training program and assessment procedure