A Bloom's Taxonomy-integrated rotation model enhances clinical reasoning and practical skills in optometry interns during ophthalmology rotation: a randomized controlled trial

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Source: Frontiers Medicine

Original: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2026.1746533...

Published: 2026-02-02T00:00:00Z

The study tested a new rotation model integrated with Bloom's taxonomy on 54 optometry trainees during a 12-week ophthalmology rotation. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=30) with this three-phase model (knowledge acquisition → clinical application → synthesis) or a control group (n=24) with traditional training. Both groups had the same content and length of rotation. The evaluation took place through written exams, practical skills tests and experience questionnaires. The experimental group performed better in case analysis, history taking, and practical skills. In it, trainees reported higher satisfaction with problem solving, motivation and quality of feedback. The model improved clinical reasoning, practical skills, and satisfaction over traditional training. It requires further validation in a wider environment.