Improving the self-confidence level of medical undergraduates during emergencies using high fidelity simulation
- Author:
Rajesh Kumar Muniandy
;
Khin Khin Nyein
;
Felly Maujus
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
High Fidelity Simulation;
Self-confidence;
Medical Education
- MeSH:
Students, Medical;
Practice Management, Medical
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2015;70(5):300-302
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Medical practice involves routinely making
critical decisions regarding patient care and management.
Many factors influence the decision-making process, and
self-confidence has been found to be an important factor in
effective decision-making. With the proper transfer of
knowledge during their undergraduate studies, selfconfidence
levels can be improved. The purpose of this
study was to evaluate the use of High Fidelity Simulation as
a component of medical education to improve the
confidence levels of medical undergraduates during
emergencies.
Methodology: Study participants included a total of 60 final
year medical undergraduates during their rotation in Medical
Senior Posting. They participated in a simulation exercise
using a high fidelity simulator, and their confidence level
measured using a self-administered questionnaire.
Results: The results found that the confidence levels of
‘Assessment of an Emergency Patient’, ‘Diagnosing
Arrhythmias’, ‘Emergency Airway Management’, ‘Performing
Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation’, ‘Using the Defibrillator’
and ‘Using Emergency Drugs’ showed a statistically
significant increase in confidence levels after the simulation
exercise. The mean confidence levels also rose from 2.85 to
3.83 (p<0.05).
Conclusion: We recommend further use of High Fidelity
Simulation in medical education to improve the confidence
levels of medical undergraduates.
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