4 step process:

1- identify a central concern

2 - research a strategy to address central concern - reference sources
3 - implement change to strategy to address
4- reassess if change strategy has been successful

Reflection:

I want to improve my confidence and efficiency when performing Orthopedic testing for the
various regions.

While researching online I found studies that show how repetitively doing quizzes can help with
memory and retention of topics (Yang, Razo & Persky, 2019), (Boitshwarelo, Reedy & Billany, 2017). I
created an online quiz using quizlet with all of the orthopedic tests for each region and a fillable
answer box. To receive the correct mark for each question you must describe the test correctly
and the tissues/structures it is testing as well as what a positive test represents. Furthermore,
each question is timed to be able to accurately assess and measure efficiency as well.

I decided to complete the quiz 3 times a week for 4 weeks.

An improvement was clearly demonstrated with a top mark of 54% in week one compared to a
top mark of 96% in week 4. Furthermore, the fastest time of completion achieved in week one
was 15 minutes compared to week 4 which was 9 minutes. This can be seen in the attached
appendix of quiz results.
References:

Boitshwarelo, B., Reedy, A., & Billany, T. (2017). Envisioning the use of online tests in assessing
twenty-first century learning: a literature review. Research And Practice In Technology Enhanced
Learning, 12(1). doi: 10.1186/s41039-017-0055-7

Yang, B., Razo, J., & Persky, A. (2019). Using Testing as a Learning Tool. American Journal Of
Pharmaceutical Education, 83(9), 7324. doi: 10.5688/ajpe7324

Appendix 1:

Top Mark % Time completed

Week 1 54% 15 minutes 26 seconds

Week 2 65% 12 minutes 15 seconds

Week 3 86% 11 minutes 3 seconds

Week 4 96% 9 minutes 5 seconds