VIRTUAL OSCE: A REVIEW

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593942316111

• Palavras-chave: Education, Simulation Training, Medical Informatics.

• Keywords: Education, Simulation Training, Medical Informatics.

• Abstract:

  INTRODUCTION: The OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) is an assessment methodology that simulates clinical situations to test clinical and communication skills (Smee S, Coetzee K, Bartman I, Roy M, Monteiro S, 2022), and the virtual modality is important due to its flexibility and accessibility, especially in challenging contexts; however, the lack of literature and standardization of the virtual OSCE represents an obstacle to its widespread implementation and consistent evaluation (Saad SL, et al, 2022). OBJECTIVE: Find articles and studies in the literature on the use, effectiveness and validity of the virtual OSCE in Brazil and around the world, through a literature review, using the PUBMED and SCIELO databases. METHODS: This study carried out a literature review using the prism methodology, using the PUBMED and SCIELO databases. 

  RESULTS: The results were based on the analysis of criteria such as number of patients, platforms used and professional classes in the health sector. The articles showed positive feedback from the virtual OSCE in students and teachers, and also addressed heterogeneous difficulties and their impact on implementation. CONCLUSION: The virtual OSCE is an effective and valid approach to clinical competency training and assessment, offering benefits such as flexibility and multimedia capabilities. However, it is necessary to overcome challenges such as lack of standardization, online fatigue and ensure adequate onboarding and training. Implementation of the virtual OSCE with guidelines and standards is recommended, as well as additional research to strengthen the evidence and guide its sustainable implementation.