Mixing Feedback and Compliments Boosts Suturing and Knot-Tying Skills

A study explored the impact of feedback and compliments on students’ suturing and knot-tying skills. Participants were divided into three groups: feedback, compliments, or a combination of both. The group receiving both feedback and compliments showed significant improvement in their skills, similar to the feedback-only group, while the compliments-only group didn’t improve significantly. Those who received both feedback and compliments also reported greater enjoyment of the task. This suggests that a blend of feedback and compliments can enhance skill acquisition and motivation in medical students.