Table 1.
TMJ-focused OSCE scores by learning group
| Exam element (/total possible score) | Article only Mean (SD) Median (IQR) |
Module Mean (SD) Median (IQR) |
P value (Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSCE total score (/18) | 11.09 (3.27) | 13.54 (1.91) | 0.059 |
| 11 (8 to 15) | 14 (12 to 15) | ||
| History taking (/4) | 2.82 (1.08) | 3.09 (0.94) | 0.581 |
| 3 (2 to 4) | 3 (2 to 4) | ||
| Palpation (/3) | 2.27 (0.90) | 2 (0.63) | 0.214 |
| 2 (2 to 3) | 2 (2 to 2) | ||
| Mandibular deviation (/4) | 2.09 (1.37) | 2.54 (1.13) | 0.418 |
| 2 (1 to 3) | 3 (1 to 3) | ||
| Measurement of MIO (/3) | 2.36 (1.21) | 4.09 (1.38) | 0.005 |
| 3 (2 to 3) | 5 (3 to 5) | ||
| MUMO calculation (/2) | 0.36 (0.81) | 1.45 (0.93) | 0.012 |
| 0 (0 to 0) | 2 (0 to 2) | ||
| Facial Symmetry (/1) | 0.63 (0.50) | 1 (0) | 0.030 |
| 1 (0 to 1) | 1 (1 to 1) | ||
| Profile (/1) | 0.91 (0.30) | 0.81 (0.40) | 0.543 |
| 1 (1 to 1) | 1 (1 to 1) |
OSCE objective structured clinical examination, MIO Maximal incisal opening, MUMO maximal unassisted mouth opening