What are the benefits of simulation training with simulated patients?
10.11307/mededjapan.45.2_69
- VernacularTitle:模擬患者（SP）参加型診療シミュレーション実習の意義
- Author:
Tomio Suzuki
;
Keiko Abe
;
Motoki Sato
;
Nobutaro Ban
;
Toshikazu Matsui
;
Shin Ishihara
;
Masatugu Otsuki
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
medical interview;
physical examination;
consultation simulation with simulated patients（sp）;
simulation education;
clinical reasoning ability
- From:Medical Education
2014;45(2):69-78
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Consultation simulation with simulated patients has rarely been done as a training program.
Method: Fifth-year medical students in 2 neighboring universities attended the same training program at each site. The students’ performance was evaluated.
Result: Most medical students thought that this training program was valuable and that they require more opportunity to practice. Students evaluated their own performance in both medical procedures and differential diagnosis as being poor. However, about 50% of students felt that they paid careful attention to the simulated patient during physical examination. Students thought that the consultation was extremely realistic and that the series of medical procedures they performed at the first attempt was extremely difficult but increased their motivation. They thought that the feedback they received from simulated patients was beneficial.
Discussion: This education program is highly regarded by students and is suggested to be versatile.
