Does access to a portable ophthalmoscope improve skill acquisition in direct ophthalmoscopy? A method comparison study in undergraduate medical education

Abstract Background Direct ophthalmoscopy (DO) is an essential skill for medical graduates but there are multiple barriers to learning this. Medical students and junior doctors typically lack confidence in DO. Most students do not own an ophthalmoscope and learn via ward devices that vary in design...

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Main Authors: J. A. Gilmour-White, A. Picton, A. Blaikie, A. K. Denniston, R. Blanch, J. Coleman, P. I. Murray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-019-1644-5