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Not Applicable
Conditions
Otoscopic examination with inconspicuous tympanic membrane findings, otitis media, tympanic membrane perforation
Registration Number
DRKS00027178
Lead Sponsor
Hals- Nasen- Ohrenheilkunde
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
173
Inclusion Criteria

Students enrolled in the clinical part of their studies at the University of Freiburg who regularly attend the ENT module.
Age of majority
Presentation of a written consent after detailed information about the presented study. (Information about the possibility of study participation and recruitment will be given during the introductory lecture for medical students in the ENT module. Participation is voluntary and willingness to participate can be withdrawn at any time without the need to give a reason).

Exclusion Criteria

Students not enrolled at the University of Freiburg.
Students of the preclinical section.
Students who have already completed a clinical elective in otorhinolaryngology.
Students who have already successfully completed the ENT class.
Students with already completed participation in the ENT module, with final examination still pending.
Students without consent to participate in the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The primary outcome is the observed part of the tympanum in %.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time for a full otoscopic examination.<br>Number of correct items of the OSATS checklist.<br>Professional procedure of the ear investigation.<br>Subjective gain of knowledge and competence.<br>Satisfaction concerning the classes in order of an evaluation afterwards.
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