Strengthening the planning and design of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations

Abstract

Results: Seven recommendations were developed for strengthening OSCEs' planning and design, related to: (1) policy framework, standard operating procedures and stakeholder code of conduct; (2) blueprinting and mapping of the OSCE content; (3) developing a bank of OSCE stations; (4) scoring rubric and standard-setting method selection; (5) examiners and standardised patients' recruitment and training; (6) venue selection; and (7) station piloting. Conclusion:The seven developed recommendations can strengthen the quality of OSCEs in the South African public College of Nursing context. Contribution:The developed recommendations can assist nurse educators in planning and designing to conduct quality OSCEs following piloting and implementation.