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. 2023 Mar 6;9(3):e14263. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14263

Table 4.

The examples of interpretations on feedback conversations in field notes.

Field notes quotation in feedback episodes Interpretation
Clinical supervisor Student Feedback content
Fieldnotes code 11_ Polyclinic
Tuesday, 9.25 a.m.
…. . the patient was still sitting in front of clinical supervisors (CS) and students (S).
CS: Okay, you were unstructured.. so the history-taking was unclear, right? Judgment (V)
Confirmation(V)
Information about limitation
S : <silence> Silence (NV)
CS: You have to get a more profound exploration.. You didn't introduce yourself and didn't ask permission before the examination. You didn't explain what you would do to the patient. Then, you see, your examination, The Rinne and Webber test …. Hmm …
<moderate tone>
Explanation(V)
Judgment(V)
Moderate intonation (NV)
Information about what needs to be improved
CS: I think you won't be correct in the interpretation …..” <looking straight to the student > Judgment(V)
Moderate intonation (NV)
Information about limitation
S : Pardon me, doc. I am sorry, doc.. <looking down, low tone> Ask for permission(V)
Apology (V)
Low intonation (NV)
Fieldnotes code 07_ Polyclinic
Monday, 10.50 a.m.
… … … The patient finished the examination and left the room.
CS: What was the diagnosis? Confirmation (V) Ask questions
S: Pardon me, doc. It was a cataract Ask for permission(V)
Explanation(V)
CS: Okay, any reasons? Approval (V)
Confirmation (V)
Ask questions
S: Pardon me, doctor.
The patient has gradually reduced visual activity. <moderate tone>
Ask for permission(V)
Explanation(V)
CS: Will you decide on the classification also? You have to mention it clearly in your diagnosis. <moderate tone> Confirmation (V)
Explanation(V)
Information about what needs to be improved
S: Pardon me, doctor, it was an immature cataract since the shadow test was positive. Ask for permission(V)
Explanation(V)
CS: True.. but what about your shadow test examination back then? Did it right? Approval (V)
Confirmation (V)
Ask questions
S: Pardon me, doctor, I still have some mistakes, doc. <Moderate tone> Ask for permission(V)
Explanation(V
CS: See.. for conducting the test, you have to ensure the angle is correct, about 45°, for a clearer view. You have to do better in the next exam, okay? <Moderate tone, friendly facial expression> Explanation (V) Information about what needs to be improved
Action plan