Saudi Arabia
Research Article
Problem Solving Strategy and Diagnostic Performance at Three Expertise Levels: Does the Problem Solving Approach Matter?
Author(s): Fadi M Munshi, Badr M AlJarallah and Peter H HarasymFadi M Munshi, Badr M AlJarallah and Peter H Harasym
Objective: Saudi Arabia has expanded dramatically in the number of medical schools during the last 10 years. The objective of this study was to explore the knowledge structure, clinical problem solving approach, and diagnostic performance at three levels of expertise in the medical field.
Methods: This study involved twenty three participants. Fifth year medical students, internal medicine residents, and practicing internists were the participating medical staff representing novice, intermediate, and expert levels, consecutively. The data source was a written think aloud protocol on diagnosing a case of hyponatremia.
Result: Diagnostic performance for novices, intermediates, and experts was 0%, 80%, 83%, respectively. At the students’ level, 30% (2/6) had reduced knowledge in this clinical presentation. Seven o.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2332-0893.1000110
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