Candidate satisfaction
The general satisfaction with the teaching session was measured on a scale of 1 (very satisfied) to 5 (very dissatisfied). Both groups reported 98% 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied', with a higher proportion of 'very satisfied' in the control group (77% vs. 59%). The Mann–Whitney U Test found no significant difference in overall satisfaction between the control group (Median (Participants rated four aspects of the teaching session: explanation of indications for a pelvic binder, explanation of skill steps, instructor feedback, and practice time. Both groups reported over 90% 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' for all items with no statistically significant differences between the groups for any of these items.Eighty-six out of 90 candidates (96%) agreed that the performance assessment with the standardised checklist was objective.