Exploration and construction of competency training model for non-orthopedics residents in orthopedics base

Objective To explore and establish a new competency training model for non-orthopedics residents, and to enhance their learning effectiveness and clinical competency during the orthopedics training.Methods A comparison was made between the residents who received traditional teaching methods in 2022 (control group) with those who received the competency training model using the objective-based teaching method in 2023 (observation group). After the training, both groups underwent comprehensive assessments, including basic operational skills and theoretical examinations. Additionally, a questionnaire was used to evaluate the teaching effectiveness and self-assessment of the residents.Results A total of 97 resident were included with 50 in the control group and 47 in the observation group. The observation group performed better than the control group in both the theoretical knowledge exam and practical skill assessments, including debridement and suturing, plaster fixation, and bone traction. Additionally, the observation group scored higher in evaluations of teaching content and methods, teaching effectiveness, overall impression, and total scores across all evaluation items. In terms of self-assessments, the observation group also performed better in learning interest, self-learning ability, clinical thinking ability, expression ability, and communication skills. The differences were statistically significant (P