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Table 2 Summary of outcome measures and evaluation tools

From: Midwifery students better approximate their self-efficacy in clinical lactation after reflecting in and on their performance in the LactSim OSCE

Outcome

Evaluation tool

Timepoint

Item, administration, scoring

Self-reported confidence in clinical skills relevant to lactation support

Self-efficacy questionnaire

Immediately prior to and after LactSim OSCE

Perceived confidence in clinical lactation skills

28 items [close-ended]

Defined, 7-point Likert scale

Participants’ preparation for and satisfaction with the LactSim OSCE experience

Encounter evaluation

Immediately after LactSim OSCE

How did you prepare for the LactSim OSCE? [multiple choice, close-ended]

Agreement with statements on appropriateness of case scenario content, expectations, time, in-room facilitator feedback, and equipment

Nine questions [close-ended]

o Defined, 7-point Likert scale

Four questions [open-ended]

Self-assessment of clinical performance

“Reflection on Practice” questionnaire–technical skills checklist

Within a month of the LactSim OSCE

Clinical skills a clinician should perform during the LactSim OSCE

21 questions [close-ended]

Yes, no, cannot see, cannot hear, not applicable to my case, unsure

Self-reflection on successes and areas of improvement related to clinical performance

“Reflection on Practice”—written reflection

Within a month of the LactSim OSCE

Two questions [open-ended]

Description of a moment of success in clinical performance (with time stamp)

Description of a moment where improvement in clinical performance is warranted (with time stamp)

Perceived overall ability to perform clinical skills relevant to lactation support

“Reflection on Practice”—perceived overall competency

Within a month of the LactSim OSCE

Agreement with statement on overall ability to perform breastfeeding skills

Defined, 7-point Likert scale